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PRIVACY POLICY

PRIVACY AND DATA COLLECTION POLICY


Effective Dec 1, 2024

Welcome to NicoWholesale.com. This Site is managed by Aoqu Technology Ltd.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of Internet users who visit our Site. This “Privacy and Data Collection Policy” explains the ways in which we collect, use, and protect any personal information you may choose to provide through this Site.

We may change this policy from time to time by updating this page. All changes will be effective immediately. You should check this page periodically to ensure you are satisfied with any changes.

If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use this Site. Similarly, if you do not wish to receive communications regarding our products or promotions, please do not register. If you have registered and later change your mind, you may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email you receive, by emailing info@nicowholesale.com


Note Regarding Adult Audience

This Site is intended only for individuals 21 years of age or older. We do not market, sell, advertise, or promote products to minors. If you are under 21, do not use or make purchases through this Site. If you believe we may have information from or about a minor, please contact us immediately so we can delete it. To ensure compliance, any personal information you provide may be shared with third-party age verification services to confirm you are legally permitted to access the Site and purchase our products.

What We Collect
We may collect the following types of information from users:

  • Name

  • Date of birth (for identity and age verification)

  • Contact information (phone, email, driver’s license details)

  • Billing and shipping address (for order fulfillment and identity confirmation)

  • Demographic information (IP address, zip code, preferences, interests)

  • Information about your internet connection, geolocation, devices used, and usage details

  • Commercial information (products purchased, considered, or browsed)

  • Other information relevant to surveys or offers

What We Do With The Information We Gather
We use this information to:

  • Maintain internal records

  • Improve our products and services

  • Send promotional emails about new products, special offers, or other information we think you may find interesting

  • Provide customer service

  • Conduct auditing related to ad impressions and compliance

  • Ensure security and integrity

  • Provide advertising and marketing services

  • Contact you for market research purposes

We may disclose aggregated or non-identifying user information without restriction. We will not share or sell your personal information except in the following cases:

  • Service Providers: We may share information with entities that perform services on our behalf, who are only permitted to use it for those services.

  • Business Transfers: In the event of a sale or merger, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.

  • Legal Matters: We may disclose information if required to protect our rights, enforce our Terms and Conditions, or comply with legal processes.

By registering and providing your contact information, you authorize us to communicate with you about products, promotions, or other topics we believe may interest you.

Deletion of Personal Data
To request deletion of your online account information, email us at info@nicowholesale.com. We will verify your identity before processing your request. Note that we may retain information related to sales transactions for servicing and record-keeping purposes.

Security
We have implemented measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. Your information is stored on secure servers behind firewalls. However, no internet transmission is completely secure. You are responsible for keeping any passwords confidential. We cannot guarantee absolute security and are not responsible for circumvention of privacy settings or security measures.

How We Use Cookies
A cookie is a small file placed on your device to help analyze web traffic and personalize your experience. We use cookies to:

  • Recognize you when you sign in

  • Remember your preferences

  • Track shopping cart items

  • Conduct research and diagnostics

  • Prevent fraud

  • Improve security

  • Deliver relevant content and ads

We use traffic log cookies to identify popular pages and improve our website. Cookies do not give us access to your computer or any data beyond what you share. You can modify your browser settings to decline cookies, but this may limit your use of the website.

The specific cookies we use include:

  • CART, CATEGORY_INFO, CURRENCY, CUSTOMER, CUSTOMER_AUTH, CUSTOMER_INFO, CUSTOMER_SEGMENT_IDS, EXTERNAL_NO_CACHE, FRONTEND, GUEST-VIEW, LAST_CATEGORY, LAST_PRODUCT, NEWMESSAGE, NO_CACHE, PERSISTENT_SHOPPING_CART, RECENTLY_COMPARED, STF, STORE, USER_ALLOWED_SAVE_COOKIE, VIEWED_PRODUCT_IDS

Links to Other Websites
Our site may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of any site you visit.

Controlling Your Personal Information
You can restrict the collection or use of your personal information by:

  • Opting out via email or phone

  • Changing your marketing preferences by emailing us

  • Unsubscribing from promotional emails

We will not sell, distribute, or lease your personal information to third parties without your permission or unless required by law. If you believe any information we hold is incorrect, please contact us to correct it.

Your State Privacy Rights
Depending on your state of residence, you may have the right to:

  • Confirm whether we process your personal information

  • Access and delete certain personal information

  • Correct inaccuracies

  • Data portability

  • Opt out of targeted advertising, sales, or profiling

  • Limit or consent to the processing of sensitive personal data

California residents may request a list of categories of personal information disclosed to third parties for marketing purposes under California’s “Shine the Light” law.

To exercise any of these rights, email info@nicowholesale.com.

Notice of Collection Practices
We collect personal information to support business operations and enhance the consumer experience. We do not collect sensitive personal information. We do not sell personal information.

The following table outlines the categories of personal information we collect, retention periods, and business purposes:

Personal Information Category Retention Period Business Purpose
Identifiers (name, address, email, IP, etc.) 3 years Enhance experience, support operations, comply with laws
Age and date of birth 3 years Verify age and comply with regulations
Commercial information (purchases, history) 3 years Enhance experience, support operations, comply with laws
Internet activity (browsing history, interactions) 3 years Enhance consumer experience
Inferences (preferences, trends) 3 years Enhance consumer experience

If you have questions about this policy or need an alternative format due to a disability, contact info@nicowholesale.com or call your dedicated sales representative.

Effective Date: January 7, 2025