Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Axiom Store ("we," "us," "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our store or use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 In-Store Purchases

When you shop at our physical store, we may collect:

  • Payment information (for card transactions only)
  • Purchase history (if you provide a receipt email)
  • Contact information (if you request receipts or join loyalty programs)

2.2 Cryptocurrency Payments

When you pay with cryptocurrency:

  • We scan your wallet's QR code to receive payment
  • We do NOT collect, store, or have access to your wallet private keys
  • We do NOT store your wallet address beyond transaction processing
  • Transaction data is recorded on the public blockchain (this is inherent to cryptocurrency)
  • We may keep transaction IDs for accounting and customer service purposes

2.3 Website Usage

When you visit our website, we may collect:

  • Browser type and version
  • IP address (anonymized)
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Referring website

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Process your purchases and payments
  • Provide customer service and support
  • Process refunds and returns
  • Improve our products and services
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Send receipts (if requested)

We do NOT: Sell your personal information, use it for targeted advertising without consent, or share it with third parties except as required by law or to process payments.

4. Cryptocurrency Privacy

Important Notice: Cryptocurrency transactions are recorded on public blockchains. While we don't collect your personal information, blockchain transactions are permanent and publicly visible. Anyone can view transaction amounts, wallet addresses, and timestamps on the blockchain.

We recommend using privacy-focused practices with your cryptocurrency wallet. We are not responsible for information publicly available on blockchain networks.

5. Third-Party Services

We use third-party payment processors for cryptocurrency transactions. These services have their own privacy policies:

  • Payment processors handle cryptocurrency transactions
  • They may collect wallet addresses temporarily for processing
  • They operate independently and have separate privacy practices

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

  • HTTPS encryption for our website
  • Secure payment processing systems
  • Limited access to customer data
  • Regular security assessments

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your information (subject to legal requirements)
  • Opt-out of marketing communications
  • File a complaint with relevant authorities

8. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses minimal cookies for essential functionality only. We do not use third-party tracking cookies or advertising cookies without your explicit consent.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices:

Axiom Store
1507 Dekalb Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11237
Phone: (201) 377-1798
Email: privacy@axiomstore.com

12. Compliance

We comply with applicable data protection laws including state privacy laws where required. This policy is designed to meet requirements for transparency in data collection and processing.