Privacy Policy
Last Updated: February 25, 2025
At Kpop Exchange, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit or make a purchase from our store.
SECTION 1 - What Information Do We Collect?
When you purchase something from our store, we collect personal information such as:
✔ Your name, address, and email address (to process orders and provide customer support).
✔ Your IP address and browser details (to optimize our website experience).
✔ Marketing preferences (if you opt-in to receive promotional emails).
💡 Email Marketing (if applicable): With your consent, we may send you updates about new products, promotions, and store news.
SECTION 2 - Consent
How Do We Get Your Consent?
By providing your personal information to complete a transaction (e.g., verifying your credit card, placing an order, arranging for delivery, or processing a return), you automatically consent to us collecting and using it for that specific purpose.
If we request your information for secondary purposes (e.g., marketing), we will ask for your explicit consent or provide an option to decline.
How Do I Withdraw My Consent?
If you change your mind, you may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at:
📩 support@kpop.exchange
SECTION 3 - Disclosure of Information
We may disclose your personal information only if:
✔ Required by law.
✔ You violate our Terms of Service.
SECTION 4 - Shopify & Payment Security
Our store is hosted on Shopify Inc., which provides our e-commerce platform.
How Shopify Handles Your Data:
✔ Shopify stores your data securely using encryption and firewalls.
✔ If you choose a direct payment gateway, your credit card data is encrypted via PCI-DSS and stored only as long as needed to process the transaction.
✔ For more details, review Shopify’s Privacy Policy.
SECTION 5 - Third-Party Services
We may share your information with third-party providers for services such as:
✔ Payment processing (e.g., PayPal, credit card processors).
✔ Order fulfillment & shipping.
✔ Marketing & analytics (e.g., Google Analytics).
Third-Party Privacy Policies
Each third-party provider has its own privacy policy regarding your personal data. We recommend reviewing their policies before using their services.
💡 Important Note:
- If a third-party provider is located in a different jurisdiction, your data may be subject to that country’s laws (e.g., U.S. Patriot Act for transactions processed in the U.S.).
- Once you leave our site or interact with a third-party service, our Privacy Policy no longer applies.
SECTION 6 - Security
✔ We use SSL encryption to protect your personal information.
✔ All direct payment transactions are PCI-DSS compliant.
✔ While no online transmission is 100% secure, we follow industry best practices to safeguard your data.
SECTION 7 - Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies to:
✔ Improve website functionality & user experience.
✔ Store session information (e.g., cart items, login status).
✔ Track website traffic via Google Analytics.
💡 You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect site functionality.
SECTION 8 - Age of Consent
By using this site, you confirm that:
✔ You are at least the legal age of majority in your region.
✔ If you are a minor, you have obtained parental consent.
SECTION 9 - Changes to This Privacy Policy
✔ We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time.
✔ Changes take effect immediately upon posting.
✔ If we make significant changes, we will notify users via email or a website update.
📌 If Kpop Exchange is acquired or merged with another company, your data may be transferred to continue providing services.
SECTION 10 - GDPR Compliance (For EU Customers)
By using our website, you consent to the processing of your data for purposes such as:
✔ Determining your location for currency conversion.
✔ Storing a session cookie to retain your selected currency.
💡 Your Rights Under GDPR:
- Request access, correction, or deletion of your personal data.
- Withdraw consent for marketing communications.
- File a complaint regarding data misuse.
📩 Questions & Contact Information
To access, correct, or delete any personal data we have about you, or to register a complaint, contact our Privacy Compliance Officer at: