Privacy Policy

Welcome to Hardwarestorm. This Privacy Policy sets forth our commitment to protecting your privacy and explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website (www.hardwarestorm.com). By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms and practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Collection of Information

We may collect various types of information to enhance your browsing experience and provide you with relevant services. This may include:

• Automatically collected information: Like many websites, we use cookies and similar technologies to gather information about your visit to our website. This information helps us understand your preferences, track usage patterns, and improve our services. You can adjust your browser settings to manage or disable cookies if you prefer.
• Voluntarily provided information: We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when creating an account, making a purchase, subscribing to our newsletters, or contacting us through forms or emails. This information may include your name, email address, contact details, and other relevant data necessary to fulfill your requests.

2. Use of Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To provide and personalize our services: We may use your information to fulfill your orders, process payments, deliver products, and communicate with you about your account or transactions. This enables us to offer a tailored experience and ensure your satisfaction.
• To improve our website: Analyzing user behavior and preferences helps us optimize our website's design, functionality, and content. This allows us to enhance your browsing experience and offer relevant recommendations.
• To send promotional communications: With your consent, we may send you newsletters, promotional offers, and updates about our products or services. You have the option to unsubscribe from these communications at any time.

3. Sharing of Information

We respect your privacy and do not sell, trade, or disclose your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service providers: We may engage trusted third-party service providers who assist us in delivering our services, such as payment processors, shipping companies, or IT service providers. These providers have access to the necessary information solely to perform their services on our behalf.
• Legal compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, or legal process, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, as well as the rights, property, or safety of others.

4. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. We utilize industry-standard security practices and regularly review and update our security procedures to maintain the confidentiality and integrity of your data.

Hardwarestorm takes precautions to protect its customers' information. When you submit sensitive information via the website, your information is protected both online and offline.

When our registration/order form asks you to enter sensitive information (such as your credit card number), that information is encrypted and is protected using SSL encryption software. To learn more about SSL, follow this link: www.verisign.com.

Please review your browser version to ensure it supports the latest secure protocols.

Apple Safari: http://support.apple.com/downloads/#safari

Google Chrome: https://www.google.com/chrome/

Microsoft Internet Explorer: https://www.microsoft.com/ie/

Mozilla Firefox: https://www.getfirefox.com/

Opera: https://www.opera.com/

Access to all of our users' information is restricted. Hardwarestorm operates in a secured and locked facility that requires all employees to check in and wear valid ID badges. Security cameras are positioned throughout the building in conjunction with multiple alarm systems. Only employees who need the information to perform a specific job are granted access to personally identifiable information. If you wish to have your financial information removed at the time of your order, you may opt to have your financial information deleted from our records upon completion of your order. Otherwise, you may contact us at [email protected] or call toll free (866) 216-1007, to request that your information be deleted from our database. For future transactions, you will be required to re-enter your information.

All Hardwarestorm servers, including web servers and database servers, are housed and maintained in secure locations. Access to the database is strictly monitored and protected from outside access. Internet access is restricted and protected by multiple Checkpoint and Cisco firewalls and password protection. The servers on which we store personally identifiable information are kept in a secure environment, inside a secured and locked room. All backups are stored and locked in a high-level security room. Only personnel with proper security clearance have access to these restricted areas. Tape backups are not permitted to leave the premises without prior authorization.

All employees are kept up-to-date on our security and privacy practices. Every quarter, in addition to any time a new policy is added, Hardwarestorm employees are notified and/or reminded about the importance of privacy, and what they can do to ensure that customers' information remains protected at all times.

If you have any questions or concerns about Hardwarestorm's security practices, you can send us an email at [email protected].

5. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not under our control. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

6. Updates to the Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We encourage you to review the updated policy whenever you visit our website to stay informed about how we protect your privacy.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us using the provided contact details on our website.

We appreciate your trust in Hardwarestorm and are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy ensures transparency