Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for PNG Embroidery

Effective Date: August 14, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to pngembriodery.net (“we,” “us,” “our”). Your privacy matters. This policy explains:

• What personal data we collect
• How and why we use it
• Your rights under PNG and UK law
• How to contact us

2. Who We Are

• Controller: PNG Embroidery
• Address: Section 451, Allotment 3 & 4 Cameron Road, Waigani Drive (Opp. Boroko Motors), National Capital District, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.

3. Data We Collect

• Automatic/Log Data: IP address, browser type, visit timestamps, pages viewed—similar to PNG Immigration & Citizenship Authority’s approach. ica.gov.pg
• Device Data: Device type, OS, settings, geolocation (if available). ica.gov.pg
• Submitted Personal Info: Name, email, address, phone—if you fill a contact or order form.

4. Purpose & Legal Basis for Processing

In PNG

Currently, PNG has no comprehensive data protection law, though the Cybercrime Code Act (2016) and Protection of Private Communications Act (1973) address aspects of data misuse and privacy. A broader National Data Governance and Protection Policy (2024) is in the works. lawgratis.comDataGuidance

For UK/EU Users (UK-GDPR / UK Data Protection Act 2018)

If you’re located in the UK or EU/EEA, we comply with UK-GDPR:

• Lawful Basis:
  • Consent (e.g., newsletters)
  • Contract performance (e.g., fulfilling orders)
  • Legitimate interests (e.g., site analytics)
  • Legal obligations, if any apply CookieScriptTermsFeed

5. Your Rights (for UK/EU Users)

Under UK-GDPR, you have the right to:

• Be informed
• Access your data
• Rectify inaccuracies
• Erase data (“right to be forgotten”)
• Restrict processing
• Data portability
• Object to processing
• Challenge automated decisions CookieScript

Requests should be addressed via email; we’ll respond within one month. CookieScript

6. Third-Party Access & International Transfers

• We do not sell or rent your data. We may share it with service providers (e.g., hosting, email, analytics). National Information Center –ica.gov.pg
• If you’re in UK/EU, cross-border data transfers will only occur with:
  • Adequacy decisions,
  • EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), or
  • UK International Data Transfer Agreements (IDTA) GOV.UKWikipedia

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to enhance functionality and analytics. You can:

• Accept all
• Reject non-essential ones
• Manage via browser settings National Information Center –Wikipedia

8. Data Security and Retention

• We use technical and organizational measures to protect your data (e.g., secure servers, SSL).
• Data is retained only as long as needed for the purposes stated, or as legally required. National Information Center –getsafeonline.org.pg

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Significant changes will be notified on our site and, if required, re-consent may be requested. ica.gov.pg

10. Contact Us

• Address: Section 451, Allotment 3 & 4 Cameron Road, Waigani Drive, Opp. Boroko Motors, NCD, Port Moresby, PNG.
• Email: info@pngembroidery.net
• UK Representative (if required under UK-GDPR): We will appoint and provide contact details per Article 27 UK-GDPR.