Privacy policy
Last updated: 12 October 2026
This policy explains what personal information AR Emporium collects when you browse or order from us, why we collect it, who we share it with, and the choices you have. We wrote it in plain language on purpose — no legal jargon you need a lawyer to decode.
1. Information we collect
We collect information you give us directly, and a small amount collected automatically as you use the site.
Information you give us
- Account details — your name, phone number, and email address when you sign up or check out.
- Delivery information — the shipping address, alternate phone number, and any delivery notes you save to your address book or enter at checkout.
- Order details — the products you buy, quantities, order value, and your chosen payment method.
- Communications — anything you tell us directly, such as messages to our support team or a product review you post.
Information collected automatically
- Device and usage data — your IP address, browser type, and pages you view, used to keep the store secure and to understand which products and pages are popular.
- Cart and wishlist activity — items you add to your cart or wishlist, so they're still there when you come back.
2. How we use your information
We use the information we collect to:
- Process and deliver your orders, including passing your name, phone number, and delivery address to our courier partners.
- Send order confirmations, delivery updates, and OTP verification codes by SMS or email.
- Provide customer support and respond to your questions or complaints.
- Personalize your experience — for example, showing your saved addresses at checkout or remembering your wishlist.
- Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or activity that violates our terms.
- Improve our products, site performance, and the overall shopping experience.
- Send you promotional offers and updates, only if you've chosen to receive them — you can opt out any time.
3. Cash on delivery & online payments
For cash-on-delivery orders, we share your name, phone number, and delivery address with our courier partner so they can complete the delivery and collect payment. We do not store any cash-handling details beyond what's needed to confirm the delivery.
For online payments made through bKash, Nagad, or card, the transaction itself is processed directly by that payment provider. We receive confirmation that a payment succeeded and a reference number — we never see or store your PIN, card number, or account password.
6. Data retention
We keep your account and order information for as long as your account is active, and afterward for as long as needed to meet our legal, accounting, and tax obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Order records in particular are retained for the period required under applicable Bangladeshi commercial and tax regulations.
7. Your rights & choices
You can, at any time:
- Access and update your name, email, phone number, and saved addresses from your account page.
- Delete a saved address or add a new one whenever you like.
- Opt out of marketing messages by following the unsubscribe instructions in any promotional email or SMS, or by contacting us directly.
- Request a copy or deletion of your personal data by contacting our support team — we'll respond within a reasonable time, subject to what we're legally required to keep (for example, completed order records).
8. Children's privacy
Our store is not directed at children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we'll remove it.
9. Data security
We use industry-standard measures — including encrypted connections (HTTPS), hashed passwords, and access controls — to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, but we work to keep your data as safe as reasonably possible.
10. Changes to this policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. When we make material changes, we'll update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
11. Contact us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your information, please reach out using the Help option in the site header, or the track order page if your question is about an existing order.