Data Protection and Privacy Notice

This Notice applies to anyone who visits BestCosmetics.online websites or mobile applications (the “Sites”), and any other platforms BestCosmetics.online owns or controls (the “BestCosmetics.online Platforms”).
Together, we refer to the Sites and Platforms as the “Services”.

When you use the Services, you may access linked pages, blogs, features, and content — including information, text, graphics, photos, item lists, comments, reviews, links, or other materials uploaded, downloaded, or linked to the Services (collectively the “Content”).

Any personal data about our users (“User” or “you”) provided to or gathered by the Services is controlled by BESTCOSMETICS.ONLINE LTD.
For the purposes of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), BestCosmetics.online acts as a Data Controller.

1. What Does This Notice Cover?

This Notice explains how BestCosmetics.online collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you access our Services or Content, and outlines your rights and choices under data protection laws.

2. What Information Does BestCosmetics.online Collect, and How?

a) Information You Provide

You may provide us with details such as:

• Full name

• Email address, username, and password

• Date of birth or age

• Home, billing, and shipping addresses

• Phone number and order details

• Payment information (processed securely by third-party providers)

• Survey or interview responses (which may include audio/video recordings)

b) Information Collected Automatically

We automatically collect:

• IP address and browser details

• Cookies and tracking identifiers (see our Cookie Policy)

• Usage statistics (e.g., pages visited, frequency)

• Device information (e.g., model, operating system, software)

c) Email Communications

We may track when you open or interact with our emails to improve our communications.

d) Location Information

If you consent to location access, we may use this to deliver personalized, location-based services. You can disable this feature via your device settings.

3. What About Cookies?

We use cookies, beacons, and scripts to analyze trends, administer the Sites, track usage, and gather demographic data.
See our Cookie Policy for full details.

4. Why Do We Collect Information?

We collect and process data to:

• Operate and improve our Services

• Process and fulfill your orders

• Personalize your shopping experience

• Provide customer support and order updates

• Recommend relevant products

• Send marketing and service communications (with your consent)

• Conduct research, surveys, and performance analysis

• Detect and prevent fraud or unauthorized activity

• Comply with laws and regulations

5. Sharing Information with Third Parties

We share information only when necessary and under confidentiality agreements.

a) BestCosmetics.online Partners

We collaborate with various retail partners. When you buy:

• On Partner Websites: Data is collected under the partner’s privacy policy.

• Via Integrated Checkout: We securely share order and shipping information to process your order.

b) Payment Processors

Payments are handled by secure third-party processors (e.g., Stripe, Klarna). Review their privacy policies before completing payment.

c) Affiliate Networks

We work with networks such as Rakuten, which act as independent data controllers for certain activities.

d) Advertisers & Analytics

We share non-personal or aggregated data with advertising and analytics services like Google Analytics to improve our Services.

e) Social Media Platforms

When connecting via Facebook, Google, or other platforms, certain data (e.g., name, email) may be exchanged for account linking and personalization.

f) Agents & Research Partners

Trusted contractors and research companies may access necessary information to provide services on our behalf.

g) Legal Compliance

We may disclose data when required by law, regulation, or to protect rights and property.

h) Business Transfers

In case of mergers, acquisitions, or restructuring, user data may be transferred under the same privacy protections.

6. International Data Transfers

We may transfer personal data outside the UK using:

• Adequacy decisions (for approved countries)

• Data Privacy Frameworks (for US transfers)

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) for other regions

7. How Is Your Information Kept Secure?

We use strong security measures, including:

• Data encryption

• Firewalls and access controls

• Pseudonymization

• Password protection for accounts

However, no Internet transmission is completely secure. Data transfer is at your own risk.

8. Links to Third-Party Websites

Our Services may link to external sites. We are not responsible for their privacy policies or content. Please review their terms before providing any data.

9. Data Retention

We retain your data:

• As long as necessary to provide Services or maintain your account

• Or until you request deletion
  After deletion, data is anonymized or permanently erased.

10. Legal Basis for Processing

We process data under:

• Legitimate interests (improving services, preventing fraud)

• Contractual necessity (fulfilling orders, managing your account)

• Consent (marketing communications)

• Legal obligations (law enforcement or regulatory compliance)

11. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may:

• Access your personal data

• Request deletion of your account

• Correct inaccurate information

• Withdraw consent for marketing at any time

You can manage preferences via your account settings or by contacting us.

12. Children

Our Services are not intended for children under 13.
If we learn we have collected data from a child, we will promptly delete it.

13. Changes to This Notice

We may update this Notice periodically.
Material changes will be announced on our Services or by email.