Privacy policy
Last updated: December 16, 2025
Histo Bit operates this store and website, including all related information, content, features, tools, products, and services, in order to provide you, the customer, with a curated shopping experience (the “Services”). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and disclose your personal information when you visit, use, or make a purchase or other transaction using the Services or otherwise communicate with us. If there is a conflict between our Terms of Service and this Privacy Policy, this Privacy Policy controls with respect to the collection, processing, and disclosure of your personal information.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using and accessing any of the Services, you acknowledge that you have read this Privacy Policy and understand the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.
Personal Information We Collect or Process
When we use the term “personal information,” we are referring to information that identifies or can reasonably be linked to you or another person. Personal information does not include information that is collected anonymously or that has been de-identified, so that it cannot identify or be reasonably linked to you.
We may collect or process the following categories of personal information, depending on how you interact with the Services, where you live, and as permitted or required by applicable law:
Contact details including your name, address, billing address, shipping address, phone number, and email address.
Financial information including credit card, debit card, and financial account numbers, payment card information, transaction details, form of payment, payment confirmation, and other payment details.
Account information including your username, password, security questions, preferences, and settings.
Transaction information including the items you view, add to your cart or wishlist, purchase, return, exchange, or cancel, and your past transactions.
Communications with us including information you include in messages or customer support inquiries.
Device information including information about your device, browser, network connection, IP address, and other unique identifiers.
Usage information including how and when you interact with or navigate the Services.
Personal Information Sources
We may collect personal information from the following sources:
Directly from you, including when you create an account, visit or use the Services, communicate with us, or otherwise provide your information.
Automatically through the Services, including from your device, cookies, and similar technologies.
From service providers we engage to support our technology, payments, analytics, customer support, hosting, fulfillment, and shipping.
From partners or other third parties, where permitted by law.
How We Use Your Personal Information
Depending on how you interact with us, we may use personal information for the following purposes:
Provide, Tailor, and Improve the Services
To operate the Services, process payments, fulfill orders, manage accounts, remember preferences, send account notifications, arrange shipping, facilitate returns or exchanges, enable reviews, and create a customized shopping experience.
Marketing and Advertising
To send marketing, promotional, or advertising communications by email, text message, or postal mail, and to show advertisements based on your activity and interests, where permitted by law.
Security and Fraud Prevention
To authenticate accounts, provide a secure shopping experience, detect and prevent fraud or misuse, and protect our services and users. You are responsible for keeping your account credentials secure.
Communicating with You
To provide customer support, respond to inquiries, and maintain our business relationship.
Legal Reasons
To comply with legal obligations, respond to lawful requests, enforce our policies, and protect our rights and the rights of others.
How We Disclose Personal Information
We may disclose personal information in the following circumstances:
With service providers and vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, IT support, analytics, customer support, hosting, fulfillment, and shipping.
With business and marketing partners to provide marketing services or advertising, subject to their own privacy policies and applicable law.
When you direct or consent to disclosure, such as for shipping products or using third-party integrations.
With affiliates or within our corporate group.
In connection with a business transaction (such as a merger or bankruptcy) or to comply with legal obligations, enforce policies, or protect rights and safety.
Third-Party Websites and Links
The Services may contain links to third-party websites or platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy, security, or content of those third parties. Any information you share on third-party platforms may be visible to others and governed by their own policies.
Children’s Data
The Services are not intended for children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of majority in your jurisdiction. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us to request deletion.
Security and Retention of Your Information
No security system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. We recommend not sending sensitive information through unsecured channels.
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to provide the Services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on where you live, you may have the following rights:
Right to Access / Know
Right to Delete
Right to Correct
Right of Portability
Right to Opt Out of Sale or Targeted Advertising, where applicable
You may also manage communication preferences by unsubscribing from promotional emails. Even if you opt out, we may still send non-promotional messages related to your account or orders.
If you reside in the UK or EEA, you may also have rights to object to or restrict processing and to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights. Identity verification may be required as permitted by law.
Complaints
If you have concerns about how we handle personal information, contact us using the details below. You may also lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority, where applicable.
International Transfers
Your personal information may be transferred, stored, or processed outside your country. Where required, we rely on legally recognized safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, contact us at:
Email: info@histobit.com
For the purposes of applicable data protection laws, Histo Bit is the data controller of your personal information.