Privacy policy
PRIVACY POLICY
Last updated: April 1, 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how ALMASIKA ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and discloses your personal information when you visit or make a purchase from www.almasika.com (the "Site"). Please read this policy carefully. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described below.
1. Personal Information We Collect
We collect personal information in the following categories:
Device and Usage Information We automatically collect information about your device and how you interact with the Site, including your IP address, browser type, time zone, referring URLs, pages viewed, and search terms. This information is collected via cookies, log files, web beacons, pixels, and similar technologies, and is processed by Shopify to help us optimize site performance.
Order Information When you place an order, we collect your name, billing and shipping address, email address, phone number, and payment information (including credit card numbers). This information is used to fulfill your order, process payment, arrange shipping, issue confirmations and invoices, screen for fraud, and communicate with you about your purchase.
Customer Support Information When you contact us for support, we collect the information you provide in order to respond to your inquiry and resolve any issues.
Marketing Information With your consent, we may use your contact information to send you updates about new products, services, and offers. You may opt out at any time by clicking "unsubscribe" in any marketing email or by contacting us directly at contact@almasika.com.
2. How We Use Your Personal Information
We use the personal information we collect to:
- Process and fulfill your orders
- Communicate with you about your purchases
- Provide customer support
- Screen transactions for fraud and security risks
- Improve and optimize our Site
- Deliver targeted advertising and marketing where you have not opted out
- Comply with applicable legal obligations
3. Sharing Your Personal Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Site and fulfilling orders, including:
- Shopify — our e-commerce platform. You can review Shopify's privacy practices at https://www.shopify.com/legal/privacy.
- Google Analytics — to understand how visitors use our Site. You can review Google's privacy practices at https://policies.google.com/privacy and opt out at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
- Advertising partners — we may share browsing and purchase data with partners to deliver relevant advertising across other platforms.
We may also disclose your information when required by law, in response to a valid legal request such as a subpoena or court order, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of ALMASIKA, our customers, or others.
4. Behavioral Advertising
We use your personal information to serve targeted advertisements we believe may be relevant to you. You may opt out of targeted advertising through the following links:
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/settings/?tab=ads
- Google: https://www.google.com/settings/ads/anonymous
- Microsoft Advertising: https://about.ads.microsoft.com/en/resources/policies/personalized-ads
You may also opt out through the Digital Advertising Alliance portal at http://optout.aboutads.info/ or the Network Advertising Initiative at http://www.networkadvertising.org/understanding-online-advertising/how-does-it-work.
5. Automated Decision-Making
Our processor Shopify uses limited automated decision-making to prevent fraud. This includes temporary restrictions on IP addresses and credit cards associated with repeated failed transactions. These measures do not have a legally significant effect on you and are in place solely to protect the security of transactions on the Site.
6. Cookies
Cookies are small data files downloaded to your device when you visit the Site. We use functional, performance, analytics, and advertising cookies to improve your browsing experience and understand how visitors use the Site.
Essential Cookies
| Name | Function |
|---|---|
| _ab | Admin access |
| _secure_session_id | Storefront navigation |
| cart | Shopping cart |
| cart_sig / cart_ts | Checkout |
| checkout_token | Checkout |
| secret | Checkout |
| secure_customer_sig | Customer login |
| storefront_digest | Customer login |
| _shopify_u | Account updates |
Analytics Cookies
| Name | Function |
|---|---|
| _tracking_consent | Tracking preferences |
| _landing_page / _orig_referrer | Landing page tracking |
| _s, _shopify_fs, _shopify_s, _shopify_y, _y | Shopify analytics |
| _shopify_sa_p / _shopify_sa_t | Marketing and referral analytics |
Session cookies expire when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for between 30 minutes and two years from the date of download. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality. For guidance, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
7. Do Not Track
Because there is no consistent industry standard for responding to Do Not Track signals, we do not alter our data practices in response to such signals.
8. Your Privacy Rights
California Residents — CCPA / CPRA
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act and the California Privacy Rights Act:
- The right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, or sell
- The right to request deletion of your personal information
- The right to correct inaccurate personal information
- The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information
- The right to non-discrimination for exercising any of these rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@almasika.com. You may also designate an authorized agent to submit requests on your behalf by contacting us at the address below. We will respond to verified requests within 45 days as required by law.
Nevada Residents
Nevada residents may opt out of the sale of personal information as defined under Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 603A by contacting us at contact@almasika.com.
Other U.S. State Privacy Laws
Residents of Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, and other states with comprehensive privacy legislation may have additional rights regarding access, correction, deletion, and data portability. To submit a request, please contact us at contact@almasika.com.
9. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, including order records, legal compliance, and dispute resolution. You may request deletion of your personal information at any time by contacting us at contact@almasika.com, subject to any legal obligations that require us to retain certain records.
10. Minors
The Site is not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at contact@almasika.com and we will promptly delete it.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy from time to time.
12. Contact Us
For questions, concerns, or to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:
ALMASIKA 10 E Hinsdale Avenue Hinsdale, Illinois 60521 United States contact@almasika.com