Privacy Policy

Welcome to APTOOOLS!
Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit or make a purchase from https://aptoools.com.

Who We Are

Our website address is: https://aptoools.com
We are an online store dedicated to supplying top-quality industrial tools, welding consumables, and personal protective equipment (PPE) for construction, manufacturing, fabrication, and related industries.

What Personal Data We Collect and Why

Comments

When visitors leave comments or reviews on our site, we collect the data shown in the comment form, as well as your IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam.

We may use Gravatar to display your profile picture. The Gravatar privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/

Media Uploads

If you upload images to our site (e.g., as part of a review or testimonial), please avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Other users can potentially extract this information.

Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your shopping experience. This includes:

  • Saving your name, email, and preferences if you leave a comment or review

  • Temporary cookies to determine browser compatibility

  • Login cookies (if you have an account) to remember your session

  • Screen/display preference cookies

You can manage or delete cookies anytime through your browser settings.

Embedded Content from Other Sites

Some pages on APTOOOLS may include embedded content like product videos, catalogs, or manuals. These third-party embeds may collect data, use cookies, or track your interaction as if you visited their site directly.

Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell or rent your personal data.
We may share limited information only as needed to:

  • Process orders (e.g., with payment gateways and logistics providers)

  • Improve website performance (e.g., with analytics tools)

  • Comply with legal obligations

If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.

How Long We Retain Your Data

  • Comments and their metadata are stored indefinitely.

  • If you create an account, we store your profile information. You can view, update, or delete it at any time (except for your username).

  • Order data may be retained for financial and legal reporting requirements.

Your Rights Over Your Data

You may request to:

  • Receive a copy of the personal data we hold about you

  • Request correction or deletion of your data

  • Withdraw your consent for marketing communications

To make such requests, email: support@aptoools.com

How We Protect Your Data

We use secure server protocols (SSL), secure payment gateways, and standard web security measures to keep your information safe.

Where Your Data Is Sent

Visitor comments and form submissions may be checked through automated spam detection services or third-party security tools.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in law, business operations, or user feedback. Updates will be posted here with the revised effective date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this policy or how we use your data, please contact:

APTOOOLS Customer Support
📧 Email: support@aptoools.com
🌐 Website: https://aptoools.com