Effective Date: May 28, 2025
1. Who We Are
Yekta Market is an online Persian store operating at https://yektamarket.com.
We are a US-based company committed to protecting your privacy. For any questions or concerns regarding privacy, you can contact us at:
Email: [info@yekta.com]
Address: 1488 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852
2. What Personal Data We Collect and Why
When you use our website and place an order, we collect the following personal data:
- Name
- Billing and shipping address
- Email address
- Phone number
- Order details (products, quantities, prices)
Purpose of collection:
- To process and fulfill your orders
- To communicate with you about your orders and customer service
- To comply with legal, tax, and regulatory requirements
- To improve our website and services
Payment Information:
We do not collect or store your credit card or payment details directly. Payments are processed securely through trusted third-party payment gateways (such as Stripe, PayPal). These providers have their own privacy policies and data security measures.
3. Comments and User Contributions
Our website currently does not feature user comments or public forums.
4. Media
If you upload any media files (e.g., images) during communications or contests, please note that these files may be publicly accessible depending on the context.
5. Contact Forms
If you submit information through our contact forms, we collect the data you provide solely to respond to your inquiry or request. Contact form submissions are stored securely and retained only as long as necessary to fulfill your request or as required by law.
Redirect Notice
Our official website is https://yektamarket.com. Please note that yekta.com redirects to yektamarket.com, which is where all orders and data processing occur.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and understand how our website is used.
Why We Use Cookies:
- Essential Functionality: To ensure the security and proper operation of the site (e.g., Cloudflare).
- Analytics: To track and analyze user behavior on the site using Google Analytics.
- Data privacy: We do not sell or share personal information collected via cookies.
Cookie Preferences:
Most browsers accept cookies automatically, but you can adjust your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. Disabling cookies may affect some site features.
By using our site, you consent to our use of cookies as described.
7. Analytics
We use Google Analytics to better understand visitor behavior and improve the website experience. Google Analytics collects anonymous data and does not identify individual users. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking via Google’s opt-out page.
8. Who We Share Your Data With
We share your data only with trusted third parties necessary for our business operations, including:
- Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal) for payment handling
- Shipping and fulfillment providers for order delivery (e.g. UPS, ShipStation)
- Analytics providers like Google Analytics for site performance
These partners are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the purposes we specify.
9. How Long We Retain Your Data
- Order and transactional data: Retained for up to 7 years to comply with tax and legal obligations.
- Contact form submissions: Retained for up to 1 year unless further action is needed.
- Analytics data: Retained according to Google Analytics’ policies (typically up to 26 months).
10. What Rights You Have Over Your Data
You have the right to:
- Request access to your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data (subject to legal or contractual obligations)
- Object to or restrict data processing
- Withdraw consent where applicable
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [your email address].
11. Where Your Data Is Sent
Your data is processed and stored exclusively in the United States. We work only with trusted service providers who implement appropriate security measures to protect your data.
12. How We Protect Your Data
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. These measures include encryption, secure servers, and regular security assessments.
13. Data Breach Procedures
In the event of a data breach, we have internal procedures to promptly investigate and mitigate any risks. We will notify affected users and authorities as required by law.
14. Contact Information
For privacy-related concerns, please contact compliance officer at info@yekta.com
[Re: Privacy Compliance Officer]
Email: info@yekta.com
Address: 1488 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852
15. Additional Information
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Please check back regularly for updates.