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Privacy Policy

Al-Astora Online – IT & Digital Services Company
Website: https://alastora.shop
Email: info@al-astora.online
Phone: +967772462626
Location: Sayun Street, Sayun, Hadramaot, Yemen

Last Updated: June 2025


1. Introduction

At Al-Astora Online, your privacy and the security of your personal data are of utmost importance to us. This Privacy Policy explains in detail how we collect, use, protect, and share information about you when you visit or interact with our website and services. By accessing https://alastora.shop, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

We are fully committed to complying with applicable data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where applicable.


2. Who We Are

Al-Astora Online is an active IT and digital services company operating in Yemen. Our services include:

  • Electronic application top-up

  • Digital game recharge

  • Issuance and recharge of electronic payment cards

  • Mobile SIM card sales


3. Information We Collect

a. Personal Information You Provide Voluntarily

This may include:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Payment information

  • Information submitted via contact or order forms

We collect this data when you:

  • Fill out forms on our website

  • Contact us by email or phone

  • Purchase a service or product

  • Subscribe to our newsletter

b. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we automatically collect technical data such as:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Operating system

  • Device type

  • Pages visited and time spent

  • Referring websites

c. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and analyze website usage. For more information, see section 8 on Cookies.


4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data under the following legal bases:

  • Consent – When you explicitly agree (e.g., subscribing to a newsletter)

  • Contractual necessity – To provide services you requested

  • Legal obligations – To comply with regulations (e.g., tax and invoicing laws)

  • Legitimate interests – To improve our services, marketing, and user experience


5. How We Use Your Data

We use the information collected for purposes including:

  • Processing orders and transactions

  • Delivering digital and physical products

  • Communicating with you about orders or inquiries

  • Sending promotional and service-related messages

  • Improving website functionality and performance

  • Preventing fraud and ensuring security

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.


6. Sharing Your Data

We may share your data with trusted third parties only when necessary:

  • Payment processors (e.g., banks, gateways)

  • Delivery and logistics partners

  • Technical service providers (e.g., website hosting, analytics tools)

All partners are contractually required to protect your data and only process it according to our instructions.


7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for:

  • Fulfilling the purpose for which it was collected

  • Complying with legal and contractual obligations

You may request deletion of your data unless we are legally required to retain it.


8. Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses cookies to:

  • Remember user preferences

  • Enable core website functions (like shopping cart)

  • Analyze usage patterns (via tools like Matomo)

You can disable cookies via your browser settings. However, doing so may impact your experience.

We use Matomo Analytics, a GDPR-compliant, self-hosted analytics tool. All IP addresses are anonymized before storage. No tracking data is shared with third parties.


9. Data Security

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or destruction. These include:

  • SSL/TLS encryption for payment and contact forms

  • Secure servers and firewalls

  • Regular software updates and monitoring


10. Your Rights

Under applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:

  • Access your data

  • Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data

  • Erase your personal data (right to be forgotten)

  • Restrict or object to certain types of processing

  • Data portability – request a copy in a standard format

  • Withdraw consent at any time (without affecting past lawful processing)

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at:
📧 info@al-astora.online
📞
+967772462626


11. Newsletter and Marketing Communication

If you sign up for our newsletter, we will only use your email address to send relevant updates and promotions. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in the email footer or by contacting us directly.


12. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those websites separately.


13. International Data Transfers

Although our primary operations are in Yemen, some of our service providers may be based in countries with different data protection standards. We ensure that appropriate safeguards (e.g., standard contractual clauses) are in place for any such transfer.


14. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed at individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected such data, we will delete it promptly.


15. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage users to review it periodically.


16. Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy or would like to exercise your rights, contact us at:
📧 info@al-astora.online
📞 +967772462626
🌐
https://alastora.shop