Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which Areeba Handicrafts collects, uses, maintains and discloses information collected from users of the www.areebahandicrafts.com website. This privacy policy applies to the Site and all products and services offered by Areeba Handicrafts

We recommend you take a moment to read the following to learn more about our information practices, including what type of information is gathered, how the information is used and for what purposes, and how we safeguard your personal information. By viewing and using our site, you agree to our Privacy Policy. If you disagree with any part of our Privacy Policy, please do not use our website.

Personal identification information

We may collect personal identification information from Users in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when Users visit our site, register on the site, place an order, subscribe to the newsletter, respond to a survey, fill out a form, and in connection with other activities, services, features or resources we make available on our Site. Users may be asked for, as appropriate, name, email address, mailing address, phone number, credit card information. Users may, however, visit our Site anonymously. We will collect personal identification information from Users only if they voluntarily submit such information to us. Users can always refuse to supply personally identification information, except that it may prevent them from engaging in certain Site related activities.

We will NEVER share or disclose your information:

Areeba Handicrafts takes your privacy very seriously. Be assured we will not sell or rent your contact information to other websites or marketers, and will never be disclosed to any other third-parties whatsoever.

How we use collected information

Areeba Handicrafts may collect and use Users personal information for the following purposes:

• - To improve customer service
  Information you provide helps us respond to your customer service requests and support needs more efficiently.
• - To personalize user experience
  We may use information in the aggregate to understand how our Users as a group use the services and resources provided on our Site.
• - To improve our Site
  We may use feedback you provide to improve our products and services
• - To process payments
  We may use the information Users provide about themselves when placing an order only to provide service to that order. We do not share this information with outside parties except to the extent necessary to provide the service.
• - To send periodic emails
  We may use the email address to send User information and updates pertaining to their order. It may also be used to respond to their inquiries, questions, and/or other requests. If User decides to opt-in to our mailing list, they will receive emails that may include company news, updates, related product or service information, etc. If at any time the User would like to unsubscribe from receiving future emails, we include detailed unsubscribe instructions at the bottom of each email.

How we protect your personal information:

Areeba Handicrafts takes our own precautions – including administrative, technical, and physical measures – to safeguard your personal information against loss, theft, and misuse, as well as unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. To make purchases from the Areeba Handicrafts store, you must use an SSL-enabled browser such as FireFox, Internet Explorer, Safari or Google Chrome. Doing so protects the confidentiality of your personal information while it's transmitted over the Internet. For more information on how Pay Pal protects your information, please view their own Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions on their website.

Cookies and other technologies?:

As is standard practice on many websites, the Areeba Handicrafts website uses "cookies" to maintain your session on the website and track the products you have chosen to add to your Shopping Cart. Cookies are not used to store any personally identifiable information. As is true of most web sites, we gather certain information automatically and store it in log files. This information includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, internet service provider (ISP), referring/exit pages, operating system, date/time stamp, and clickstream data.

Social Network / Community :

Areeba Handicrafts is both a marketplace and a community. We offer several features that allow members to connect and communicate with each other through wall posts and private messaging. Please use common sense and good judgement when posting in these community spaces or sharing your personal information with others on Areeba Handicrafts . Be aware that any personal information you submit there can be read, collected, or used by others, or could be used to send you voluntary messages. We generally do not remove content from community spaces, and your posts may remain public after your account is closed. You are responsible for the personal information you choose to post in community spaces on Areeba Handicrafts.

Notifications From us :

Ocassionally, Areeba Handicrafts will contact you by email in order to provide you with information about products and features you my find of interest or to provide you with customer support. You may modify your contact preferences in your account settings.

Areeba Handicrafts also offers optional email newsletters. When you register for an account, or choose to subscribe, you will receive newsletters from us. Newsletters are available to both members and non-members. Members may subscribe or unsubscribe from optional newsletters under your account settings or by following the instructions contained in the newsletter emails. Non-members may subscribe by providing an email address, which will only be used by Areeba Handicrafts for these newsletters. Non-members may unsubscribe from newsletters by following the instructions contained in the newsletter emails.

Privacy Questions and Enquiries:

Areeba Handicrafts has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. When we do, we will post a notification on the main page of our Site, revise the updated date at the bottom of this page and send you an email. We encourage Users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this privacy policy periodically and become aware of modifications.