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How MrT's Computers collects, uses, and protects your personal information.

Last updated: April 1, 2025 · Effective: April 1, 2025

MrT's Computers ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website MrTsComputers.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site. Please read this policy carefully. By using this Site, you agree to the practices described herein.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Contact information — name and email address when you submit feedback or contact forms
  • Email address — when you subscribe to our newsletter
  • Community chat messages — messages you post in our group chat area (stored locally in your browser)
  • Payment information — when you make a purchase. Note: we do not directly store payment card data. Payments are processed by third-party processors (see Section 4).

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect:

  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Referring URL
  • Pages viewed and time spent on pages
  • IP address (anonymised where possible)
  • Device type and screen resolution

1.3 Cookies and Local Storage

We use browser cookies and local storage for:

  • Remembering your cookie consent preference
  • Storing community chat messages (entirely in your browser — not on our servers)
  • Storing newsletter subscriptions locally (pending server integration)
  • Session management for the admin area

You can disable cookies in your browser settings. Note that some Site features may not function correctly without cookies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Send newsletters, security alerts, and product updates to subscribers (only with your consent)
  • Process and fulfil product orders
  • Respond to feedback and support requests
  • Improve the Site's content, design, and functionality
  • Analyse Site usage (aggregated, anonymised)
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Prevent fraud and unauthorised access

3. Affiliate Links & Third-Party Sites

MrTsComputers.com contains affiliate links to third-party retailers (e.g., Amazon, Newegg). When you click these links and make purchases, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. These third-party sites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their data practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.

4. Payment Processing

When you make a purchase through this Site:

  • Credit/debit cards and PayPal — processed by PCI-DSS compliant third-party processors. We never see or store your full card number.
  • Cryptocurrency payments — transactions are conducted on public blockchains. Transaction hashes are public. We do not store private keys or wallet credentials on your behalf.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:

  • Service providers — trusted vendors who assist with email delivery, analytics, or order processing (under contractual confidentiality obligations)
  • Legal requirements — if required by law, court order, or governmental authority
  • Business transfer — if the business is acquired or merged, user data may transfer as part of the transaction (you will be notified)
  • With your consent — for any other purpose with your explicit permission

6. AI Tools

Our built-in AI assistant uses Pollinations AI's free public API endpoint. Messages you send to the AI chat are transmitted to Pollinations AI's servers for processing. Do not enter personal information, passwords, financial data, or any sensitive content into the AI chat. Please review Pollinations AI's privacy practices for details on how they handle your data.

7. Children's Privacy

This Site is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us personal information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information, including:

  • HTTPS encryption for all Site communications
  • Secure, hashed storage for admin credentials
  • Not storing payment card numbers on our servers
  • Regular security reviews

No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data, but we take all reasonable precautions.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
  • Opt out of marketing emails (each email includes an unsubscribe link)
  • Data portability
  • Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: privacy@mrtscomputers.com

10. Cookies Consent & Opt-Out

When you first visit the Site, a cookie consent banner appears. You may accept all cookies or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preference at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the Site. To opt out of Google Analytics (if enabled), you can use the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.

11. Newsletter Unsubscribe

Every promotional email we send includes an unsubscribe link. You may also unsubscribe by emailing unsubscribe@mrtscomputers.com. We will process your request within 7 business days.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

  • 📧 Email: privacy@mrtscomputers.com
  • 🌐 Website: MrTsComputers.com
  • 📮 Mail: MrTs Computers, PO Box 332, Mount Gilead, Ohio 43338

By continuing to use MrTsComputers.com, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. See also our Terms of Service.

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