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Welcome
Welcome to SanYou. Through our website and related services, we provide customers with access to products, information, features, and tools designed to create a smooth and enjoyable shopping experience (collectively referred to as the "Services").
This Privacy Policy outlines how SanYou collects, uses, stores, protects, and shares personal information when you browse our website, place an order, create an account, contact our support team, or otherwise interact with our Services.
We are committed to handling your personal information responsibly and transparently. This policy is intended to help you understand what information we collect, why we collect it, and how it may be used in connection with the Services we provide.
If any provision of this Privacy Policy conflicts with our Terms of Service regarding the handling of personal information, the terms of this Privacy Policy shall prevail.
By accessing our website or using any of our Services, you confirm that you have reviewed and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the collection and use of information as described herein.
Personal Information We Collect
For the purposes of this Privacy Policy, "Personal Information" refers to any information that identifies, relates to, describes, or can reasonably be associated with an individual. Personal Information does not include anonymous data or information that has been aggregated or de-identified in a manner that no longer allows it to be linked to a specific person.
Depending on your interaction with SanYou, the products and services you use, your location, and applicable legal requirements, we may collect, process, and store the following categories of Personal Information:
Contact Information
- Full name
- Billing and shipping addresses
- Email address
- Telephone number
Payment Information
- Payment method details
- Credit or debit card information
- Transaction and payment confirmation details
- Billing-related information necessary to process purchases
Account Information
- Username and login credentials
- Account preferences and settings
- Security and verification information
Order and Purchase Information
- Products viewed, saved, or added to your cart
- Wishlist activity
- Purchase history
- Returns, exchanges, cancellations, and related transaction records
Communication Information
- Information you provide when contacting us
- Customer support requests, inquiries, feedback, and correspondence
Technical and Device Information
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device identifiers
- Network and connection details
- Operating system and device characteristics
Website Usage Information
- Information about how you access and use our website
- Browsing behavior and interactions with website features
- Pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation patterns
- Other analytical data used to improve the user experience
We collect and process this information only where necessary to provide, maintain, improve, secure, and support our Services, and as otherwise permitted or required by applicable law.
Sources of Personal Information
SanYou may obtain Personal Information from a variety of sources depending on how you interact with our website and services.
Information Provided Directly by You - We may collect information that you voluntarily provide when creating an account, placing an order, subscribing to newsletters, contacting customer support, participating in promotions, or otherwise interacting with our website and services.
Information Collected Automatically - When you access or use our website, certain information may be collected automatically through your device and browser. This may include data gathered through cookies, tracking technologies, log files, analytics tools, and similar technologies that help us understand how visitors use our website and improve the overall user experience.
Information Received from Service Providers - We may work with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business and delivering our services. These providers may collect, process, or share information with us on our behalf for purposes such as payment processing, website hosting, order fulfillment, customer support, analytics, and security.
Information Obtained from Business Partners and Third Parties - In certain circumstances, we may receive information from business partners, marketing partners, social media platforms, advertising networks, or other third parties, where permitted by law and consistent with this Privacy Policy.
All Personal Information collected from these sources is handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws and the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
How We Use Your Personal Information
SanYou uses Personal Information for a variety of business and operational purposes, depending on the nature of your interaction with our website and services.
Providing and Enhancing Our Services - We use your Personal Information to operate, maintain, and improve our website and services. This includes processing orders, completing payments, managing deliveries, handling returns or exchanges, maintaining customer accounts, saving preferences, and providing a more personalized shopping experience. We may also use this information to better understand customer needs and improve our products, services, and overall website functionality.
Marketing and Promotional Activities - Your information may be used to send updates, promotional offers, newsletters, product announcements, and other marketing communications that may be relevant to your interests. Where permitted by law, we may also use browsing activity, purchase history, and interactions with our website to provide personalized recommendations and display relevant advertisements on our website or through third-party advertising platforms.
Security and Fraud Prevention - Protecting our customers and business is important to us. We may use Personal Information to verify identities, secure customer accounts, monitor transactions, detect suspicious activity, prevent fraud, investigate potential violations of our policies, and maintain the safety and integrity of our website and services. Customers are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their account credentials. We strongly recommend that usernames, passwords, and other login information are not shared with any third party.
Customer Support and Communications - We use Personal Information to communicate with you regarding your orders, account activity, inquiries, requests, and customer support needs. This enables us to provide timely assistance, respond to questions, and maintain an effective relationship with our customers.
Legal and Regulatory Compliance - We may process Personal Information when necessary to comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal obligations, court orders, or requests from governmental authorities. We may also use such information to establish, exercise, or defend legal claims, enforce our terms and policies, and protect the rights, property, and security of SanYou, our customers, and other parties.
Automated Decision-Making
To protect the security and integrity of our Services, SanYou may use automated systems and technologies to assess order risk, verify payment authorization, and determine eligibility for certain payment methods or promotional offers.
These systems operate using predefined security, fraud prevention, and risk management criteria designed to safeguard our customers, business operations, and payment processes.
Where an automated decision materially affects an order or payment option, customers may contact us to request additional information, clarification, or a manual review, where applicable and permitted by law.
Data Retention
SanYou retains personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, including:
- Providing and improving our Services
- Processing and managing orders and transactions
- Maintaining customer and account records
- Complying with applicable legal, regulatory, tax, and accounting obligations
- Resolving disputes and enforcing our agreements
- Detecting, preventing, and investigating fraud or security incidents
Order, payment, and transaction records may be retained for up to seven (7) years, or for such longer period as may be required by applicable laws, regulations, or legitimate business needs. Once personal information is no longer required, we will securely delete, anonymize, or otherwise dispose of it in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
Fraud Prevention and Security
To maintain the security of our Services and protect against fraud, unauthorized transactions, and other unlawful activities, we may collect and process certain technical information, including IP addresses, device identifiers, browsing and usage data, and transaction verification details.
We may share this information with trusted service providers, payment processors, fraud prevention partners, and governmental or regulatory authorities when required by applicable law or when necessary to protect our rights, customers, and business operations.
Such processing is carried out for legitimate business purposes, including security monitoring, fraud detection, risk assessment, and compliance with legal obligations.
Cash on Delivery (COD) Eligibility
To maintain the integrity of our Services and reduce fraudulent or abusive transactions, we may use certain personal information, including delivery history, order behavior, and transaction patterns, to assess a customer's eligibility for Cash on Delivery (COD) payment options.
SanYou reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to restrict, suspend, or remove access to COD services for customers who exhibit patterns of repeated order refusals, excessive returns, failed deliveries, suspected fraudulent activity, or other conduct that may negatively impact our business operations.
Any such determinations are made for legitimate business purposes, including risk management, fraud prevention, and the protection of our Services, customers, and business operations.
Third-Party Services & Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or platforms that are not operated or controlled by SanYou. These may include payment gateways, social media platforms, logistics partners, and advertising networks.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of any third-party websites or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit before providing personal information.
Any information collected by third-party services is governed by their own privacy policies and terms of use, and SanYou assumes no liability for their data handling practices.
When you interact with third-party integrations on our website (such as social login, embedded content, or external payment processors), those third parties may collect information directly from you in accordance with their own policies.
