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At Sico Store (“we”, “us”, or “our”), operating at classroomfurni.com, we are committed to protecting the privacy of our institutional customers, including schools, universities, and catering services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or make institutional purchases from us.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information necessary to process institutional orders and provide professional services:
- Institutional Information: School/organization name, address, contact details, VAT number
- Purchasing Information: Order details, payment information, delivery requirements
- Contact Information: Name, email, phone number of authorized purchasers
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited
- Communication Records: Correspondence regarding institutional orders
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected data exclusively for institutional business purposes:
- Process and fulfill furniture orders for educational and catering institutions
- Provide order confirmations, invoices, and delivery updates
- Respond to institutional inquiries and provide customer support
- Improve our products and services for educational environments
- Comply with legal obligations related to institutional purchases
- Prevent fraud and ensure transaction security
3. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share information with third parties only as necessary for institutional transactions:
- Payment Processors: To securely complete transactions (Visa, MasterCard, PayPal, etc.)
- Logistics Providers: For delivery of furniture to your institution
- Professional Services: Accountants, legal advisors (under confidentiality)
- Legal Compliance: When required by law or to protect our rights
We never sell institutional data to third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Data Storage and Security
We implement robust security measures appropriate for institutional clients:
- PCI DSS compliant payment processing
- End-to-end encryption for all transactions
- Secure servers with limited access
- Regular security audits
- Data minimization practices – we only retain what’s necessary
While we implement these measures, no electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure.
5. Your Institutional Rights
Authorized representatives of institutions have the right to:
- Access organizational information we hold
- Request correction of inaccurate details
- Request deletion of data (subject to legal requirements)
- Object to certain processing activities
- Request data portability where applicable
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use essential and functional cookies to:
- Maintain institutional shopping carts
- Remember login sessions for authorized purchasers
- Analyze website usage to improve our service
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
7. International Data Transfers
As we serve institutions globally (excluding some Asian and remote regions), data may be transferred internationally. We ensure such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws.
8. Policy Updates
We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices. Significant changes will be communicated to institutional clients where appropriate.
Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices for institutional clients:
Email: [email protected]
Postal Address: 62 Hatfield Rd, St Albans, GB CH4B 5RE
