🔒 Privacy Policy

Your privacy matters to us. Learn how we collect, use, and protect your information.

Last Updated: December 24, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to The Tongan ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website thetongan.com and use our services.

By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our practices, please do not use our services.

📋 Key Points

  • We only collect information necessary to provide our services
  • We never sell your personal information to third parties
  • You have control over your data and can request deletion at any time
  • We use industry-standard security measures to protect your information

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide to Us

We collect information that you voluntarily provide when you:

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information:

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from:

⚠️ Sensitive Information

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information such as health data, financial information, or government-issued IDs. If you accidentally provide such information, please contact us immediately to have it removed.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

3.1 Providing Services

3.2 Improving Our Services

3.3 Marketing and Communications

Note: You can opt out of marketing communications at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in our emails or updating your preferences in your account settings.

3.4 Legal and Security

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf:

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the specified purposes.

4.2 Advertising Partners

With your consent (via cookie banner), we share limited information with:

You can opt out of personalized advertising through our cookie settings or through:

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to:

4.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new owner. We will notify you via email and/or a prominent notice on our website before your information is transferred.

✅ Our Commitment

We never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes. Your trust is important to us.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. For detailed information about the cookies we use, please see our Cookie Policy.

Types of Cookies We Use:

You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie banner or your browser settings.

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

Technical Measures:

Organizational Measures:

⚠️ Your Responsibility

While we take security seriously, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. Please use strong passwords, enable two-factor authentication when available, and keep your login credentials confidential.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you have certain rights regarding your personal information:

7.1 Right to Access

You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

7.2 Right to Rectification

You can update or correct inaccurate information in your account settings.

7.3 Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten")

You can request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations.

7.4 Right to Restriction

You can request that we limit how we use your information.

7.5 Right to Data Portability

You can request your data in a machine-readable format.

7.6 Right to Object

You can object to certain processing activities, including direct marketing.

7.7 Right to Withdraw Consent

You can withdraw consent for processing at any time (e.g., cookie preferences).

How to Exercise Your Rights:

To exercise any of these rights, please:

We will respond to your request within 30 days.

8. International Data Transfers

Our servers are located in [Your Server Location, e.g., United States]. If you are accessing our website from outside this region, your information may be transferred, stored, and processed in countries different from your own.

We ensure that any international transfers comply with applicable data protection laws through:

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at privacy@thetongan.com, and we will delete such information.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will:

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Get in Touch

Email: privacy@thetongan.com

Website: thetongan.com/contact

Address: [Your Business Address]

Response Time: We typically respond within 24-48 hours

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