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Privacy Policy
Last updated: July 25, 2026
1. Introduction
1960 (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates this website and related services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, purchase our products, or use our authentication and ownership verification services.
By using our services, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our services.
2. Information We Collect
Personal Information
- Full name, email address, and phone number
- Account credentials (username, hashed password)
- Payment information (processed securely through Paystack; we do not store card details on our servers)
- Device fingerprint data for authentication security
Automatically Collected Information
- IP address, browser type, operating system
- Pages viewed, time spent on pages, referring URLs
- Device identifiers and cookies
Ownership & Verification Data
- Watch serial numbers and registration data
- Certificate of authenticity records
- Ownership transfer history
3. How We Use Your Information
- To process and fulfill orders, including pickup coordination
- To create and manage your account and digital certificate of authenticity
- To verify ownership and facilitate secure ownership transfers
- To communicate with you about orders, updates, and support
- To detect and prevent fraud, unauthorized access, and abuse
- To improve our website, products, and services
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service
4. Information Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:
- Service Providers: Paystack (payment processing), cloud hosting, and analytics services that assist in operating our platform. Paystack processes your payment card data on their PCI-DSS compliant servers; see Paystack's Privacy Policy
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority
- Ownership Verification: Limited information (serial number, verification status) may be visible to parties verifying authenticity
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
5. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption (TLS/SSL), secure password hashing, PIN-based transfer authorization, and OTP verification. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. Ownership and certificate records are retained indefinitely to maintain the integrity of the authentication ledger. You may request deletion of your account data by contacting us, subject to legal retention requirements.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt out of marketing communications
- Data portability (receive your data in a structured format)
California residents have additional rights under the CCPA, including the right to know what information is collected and shared, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal data).
8. Cookies & Tracking
We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. We may use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
10. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete the information promptly.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: contact@timepiece.ng