Privacy Policy

Last updated : 19th of jan 2025

Website Name: Challenging.Today Business Name: Lara

At Lara (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled securely and transparently. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and share your information when you visit our website, challenging.today (the “Website”), and when you purchase our blue light glasses for gamers.

1. Data Controller

Lara is the data controller responsible for processing your personal data. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, you can contact us at:

Email: 006llarra@gmail.com
Address: Tekirdağ, Turkey

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of personal data:

2.1 Information You Provide Directly:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and shipping/billing address.
  • Order Information: Details of the products you purchase, payment information (processed securely through third-party payment processors), and order history.
  • Communications: Any information you share when you contact us through our website, email, or other means.

2.2 Information We Collect Automatically:

  • Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
  • Usage Data: Details about how you interact with our Website, such as pages viewed, time spent, and referral sources (via cookies and similar technologies).

3. How We Use Your Information

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To fulfill and manage your orders, including shipping and returns.
  • To provide customer support and respond to inquiries.
  • To improve and personalize your experience on the Website.
  • To send transactional emails, including order confirmations and shipping updates.
  • To send marketing communications (with your consent, where required by law).
  • To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms and policies.
  • To analyze and improve our Website’s performance and functionality.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Contractual Necessity: To fulfill our obligations under the sales contract when you purchase products from us.
  • Legitimate Interests: To enhance our Website’s functionality and improve our services.
  • Legal Compliance: To meet legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Consent: Where required, for sending marketing communications or placing certain cookies.

5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your information with the following entities for legitimate purposes:

  • Service Providers: Payment processors, shipping companies, IT service providers, and marketing platforms.
  • Legal Authorities: When required to comply with legal obligations or protect our rights.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred to the new owner.

6. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies collect information about your interactions with our Website, enabling features such as remembering your preferences and improving site functionality.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. For more details, please see our Cookie Policy.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law. For example:

  • Order and Transaction Data: Retained for 7 years for tax and accounting purposes.
  • Marketing Data: Retained until you withdraw your consent or opt-out.

8. Data Security

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. These include:

  • Encryption of sensitive data during transmission (e.g., SSL/TLS).
  • Regular security audits and monitoring.
  • Restricted access to personal data on a need-to-know basis.

While we strive to protect your data, no system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. Please notify us immediately if you suspect any unauthorized access or breach.

9. Your Rights

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
  • Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your data, subject to legal obligations.
  • Restriction: Request limitations on how we process your data.
  • Portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
  • Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on your consent.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at 006llarra@gmail.com. We will respond within one month, as required by GDPR.

10. International Data Transfers

As our business operates in Turkey, your data is processed in Turkey. If your data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or other mechanisms recognized under GDPR.

11. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing any information.

12. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, technical, or operational reasons. The “Effective Date” at the top will indicate when this policy was last updated. Please review it regularly to stay informed.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

Email: 006llarra@gmail.com
Address: Tekirdağ, Turkey

Thank you for trusting us with your personal data. Your privacy is our priority.