Privacy Policy

PRIVACY POLICY STATEMENT FOR WWW.ADALITUSA.COM

Last updated: March 2025

A&D Marketing & Distribution, LLC dba Adalit USA, Privacy Policy

A&D Marketing & Distribution , LLC dba is the company responsible for the Adalit USA trademark (hereinafter “Adalit USA”, “we”, “us” or “our”) respects the privacy of our website visitors, users and customers. This privacy policy (and any updates posted on our website) (“Privacy Policy”) describes the types of information we may collect from you or that you may provide to us when you use our website, online store or services (collectively, the “Services”), as well as our practices for collecting, using, maintaining, protecting and disclosing that information.

By visiting or using our website www.adalitusa.com (“Website”), you acknowledge that you accept the practices and policies described in this Privacy Policy (as updated from time to time), and you consent to our collection, use, sharing, retention, and transfer of your information as described herein. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, we recommend that you do not use our website or our Services.

In At Adalit USA, your trust and satisfaction are of utmost importance. Because we respect your privacy, we have established policies to ensure that your personal information is handled securely and responsibly. This Privacy Policy applies solely to information collected through the Adalit USA website. Adalit USA.

We strive to ensure that our products and services are accessible to people of all abilities. To access this Privacy Policy in an alternative format, or if you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please email us at info@adalitusa.com.

We appreciate your interest in Adalit USA and your time spent visiting www.adalitusa.com (the “Website”). With over 125 years of experience, Adalit USA has established itself as a trusted leader in flashlight manufacturing. Our reputation in the industry is based on honesty, trust, and integrity, providing exceptional products and services. The protection of your personal information is a priority for us, and we are committed to safeguarding your online privacy.

By accessing www.adalitusa.com, you agree to the terms set forth in this Privacy Policy. If you do not consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy, please do not use our Website. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us.
To ensure transparency, we have developed this Privacy Policy to respect and protect the privacy and security of every visitor to our Website. If you are a California resident, please see our Supplemental Privacy Notice for California Residents for additional information.

Our goal is to provide you with an informative and useful online experience by offering you relevant resources and services. However, while we take significant measures to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee that data transmissions over the Internet are completely secure. Therefore, any information you share with us or through our online services is transmitted at your own risk. That said, once we receive your data, we make every effort to secure it within our systems.

Changes to our privacy policy

Our current Privacy Policy will always be available on our Website, and any updates will be effective upon posting. You are responsible for checking this site periodically for updates. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically, as it may change over time. Some areas of our Website may require you to confirm your consent via a pop-up message and/or checkbox before you can access those areas of the Website.

Information we collect

This Privacy Policy describes how we handle personal information, which may include your name, postal address, email address, telephone number, and other data that identifies you as an individual (“Personal Information”). The definition of “Personal Information” follows the applicable laws of the state, country, or jurisdiction that governs the individual whose data is collected. For California residents, “Personal Information” is defined under the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”). See the section titled “Notice of Privacy Rights for California Residents” for more details.

Personal Information does not include data that has been de-identified, pseudonymized, anonymized, aggregated, or otherwise processed in such a way that it can no longer be linked to a specific individual without additional information. Any additional data is stored separately with strict security measures in place to prevent unauthorized re-identification, ensuring that reasonable efforts cannot reconnect the information to an individual (referred to as “De-Identified Personal Information”).

Categories of Personal Information We Collect

Information you provide us

We collect the information you voluntarily share with us, including details of your transactions with us, our affiliates, distributors, and service centers. This may include personal identifiers such as your name, address, and email address, which you provide through applications, forms, online registrations, product registration cards, surveys, polls, or contests. Regarding credit card transactions, purchases made through our U.S. parts store are processed exclusively by a third-party payment service. We do not access or store credit card information handled by this service.

Information we collect through our online services

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain data, such as your aggregated browsing patterns and details obtained through cookies or clear gifs, including the time you spend on our site and the pages you visit. These cookies help us personalize your experience, show you content that may be of interest to you, and facilitate access to your account. For more information, see the Cookies and Similar Technologies section below.

Information we collect from other sources

We may also obtain information from third-party sources and combine it with data collected directly from you. This may include publicly available details from data aggregators, social media, public databases, or other commercial sources. Such information may include your name, demographic details, interests, purchase history, homeowner loss history, credit history, and residential property records.

About cookies

Overview of cookies and similar technologies

Cookies are small text files that websites, apps, online media, and advertisements store on your browser or device. There are different types of cookies:

• First-party cookies: These are set by the website or application you are visiting. For example, the cookies we use while you browse our online services are first-party cookies.
• Third-party cookies: These are set by companies that do not operate the website or app you are using. We do not allow third-party cookies on our website.

Cookies can have different durations:

• Session cookies: These only last while your browser or application is open and are automatically deleted when you close it.
  
• Persistent cookies: These cookies remain after you close your browser or application (for example, they can recognize your computer when you reopen our online services).

In addition, there are other tracking technologies, such as:

• Pixel tags (also known as web beacons, clear gifs, or action tags), which may collect information about your device and browser.
• Software Development Kits (SDKs) , similar to pixels and cookies, but designed for mobile applications.
• Local storage , which allows websites, advertisements, or third parties to save information on your browser or device (e.g., HTML5 local storage and browser cache).
• Server logs , which automatically collect information such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, and other navigational data.

In this Privacy Policy, all of these technologies are grouped together under the term “cookies and similar technologies.”

Types and purposes of cookies and similar technologies

Type of Cookie	Purpose
Necessary for the Operation	They enable access to our online services, help detect irregular behavior, prevent fraud, and improve security.
Functional	They enable enhanced functionality, such as remembering preferences, interests, or previously viewed items to improve content presentation.
Performance, Analytics and Research	They help us evaluate and improve the performance and use of our online services, as well as better understand users' interests.

 

Cookie-related options

Most browsers accept cookies by default. However, you can configure them to delete or reject them. To do so, follow the instructions in your browser's "Help" or "Preferences" menu.
For more information about cookies and similar technologies, including how to view, manage, and delete them on your device, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

Do Not Track (DNT) headers from web browsers

Some browsers may send Do Not Track (DNT) signals to websites to request that activities and identifying information not be tracked across browsers and devices. However, because there is no industry standard for these signals, our online services currently do not respond to DNT requests.

Data transfer

We may transfer, process, and store the information described in this Privacy Policy in the United States and other countries, some of which may have less stringent data protection laws than the region in which you reside. In such cases, we will take appropriate measures to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. However, please note that your personal information may be subject to foreign laws and could be accessible by government authorities, courts, regulatory agencies, and law enforcement in those jurisdictions.

Cookies we use

Below is a list of the cookies we use. We provide this information so you can decide whether to disable them.

• session_id: A unique session-based token. Allows Shopify to store information about your session (e.g., referring page, landing page, etc.).
• shopify_visit: No data stored, persists for 30 minutes from the last visit. Used by our website provider's internal analytics tracker to record the number of visits.
• shopify_uniq: No data stored, expires at midnight (relative to the visitor) of the following day. Tracks the number of visits to a store by a single customer.
• cart: Unique token, persists for 2 weeks. Stores information about the contents of your shopping cart.
• secure_session_id: Unique session-based token.
• storefront_digest: A unique, indefinitely-lived token. If the store has a password, this determines whether the current visitor has access.

Other tracking technologies

• Log files: These record actions performed on the site and collect data such as your IP address, browser type, Internet service provider, referring/exit pages, and timestamps.
• Web beacons, tags, and pixels: Electronic files used to record information about how you navigate the site.
  

Information we collect when you place an order

Additionally, when you make or attempt to make a purchase through the Site, we collect certain information, including:

• Name
• Billing address
• Mailing address
• Payment details (including credit card numbers, PayPal, Redsys, Universal Pay, and other accepted payment methods)
• Email
• Phone number

We refer to this data as “Order Information.”

Your cookie choices

Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. However, you can configure your browser to delete or reject them. To do so, follow the instructions provided in your browser's "Help" or "Preferences" menu.

For more information about cookies and similar technologies, including how to view, manage, and delete them on your device, visit www.allaboutcookies.org .

How we use your information

• To display our website and its content.
• To provide information about products or services you request.
• To deliver the services you have requested.
• To send you notifications related to your account, including expiration and renewal alerts.
• To send you emails and newsletters with updates about products, services, the company, and other relevant news.
• To inform you about new products, services, discounts, promotions, upcoming events, and special offers that may be of interest to you.
• To respond to your inquiries or requests.
• To communicate with you regarding the website.
• To process requests or updates to your account information.
• To process any other information or personal data you submit through the website.
• To notify you of changes to our website, policies, terms, or the products and services we offer.
• To enable participation in interactive features of our website.
• To request ratings and reviews of our website, services and/or products.
• To contact you regarding sweepstakes, contests, or promotions you have entered.
• To provide access to restricted areas of our website, such as user account sections.
• To invite you to participate in surveys, focus groups, or other initiatives that help us improve our products and services.
• To improve our products and services through internal research, user trend analysis, and demographic studies.
• For internal purposes such as website and systems administration, audits and reviews.
• To analyze the use of the services, diagnose technical problems, maintain security, and personalize content.
• To operate, maintain, and provide the functionality of our services.
• To notify you about data privacy incidents or provide you with information required by law.
• To fulfill any other purpose for which you provided the information.
• In any other manner described at the time you provided the information.

Communication and marketing preferences

When you provide personal information to place an order, it is added to our customer database, including your name, address, telephone number, and email address. As a result, you may periodically receive mailings, emails, or phone calls with information about new products, services, discounts, promotions, or upcoming events.

If you do not wish to receive these communications, please see the "Contact Us" section below to learn how to unsubscribe.

We may also send you emails about new products, services, discounts, promotions, or upcoming events. To stop receiving these emails, you can:

• Use the “unsubscribe” link in any email you receive from us.
• Contact us using the information provided in the “Contact Us” section below.

Note: Even if you unsubscribe from marketing emails, we may still send you order confirmation emails when you make a purchase. Additionally, we may contact you by mail or phone if we need more details about your order.

How we use your Order Information

We use Order Information primarily to fulfill orders placed through our site, including:

• Process your payment information.
• Arrange shipping.
• Issue invoices and/or order confirmations.

In addition, we use this information to:

• Communicate with you.
• Review orders for fraud or security risks.
• Provide you with information or marketing materials related to our products or services, based on the preferences you have indicated.

How we use your device information

We use the device information we collect to help us detect potential risks and fraud (in particular, your IP address). We also use this data to improve and optimize our website by:

• Generating analytics and reports on how customers navigate and interact with the website.
• Measuring the effectiveness of our advertising and marketing campaigns.
  

Sharing your personal information

We share your personal information with third parties who help us use this data as described above. For example:

• We use Shopify to operate our online store. You can learn more about how Shopify uses your personal information here: https://www.shopify.com/legal/privacy .
• We use Google Analytics to understand how customers use our website. You can learn more about how Google handles personal data here: https://www.google.com/intl/es/policies/privacy/ .
• You can opt out of Google Analytics here: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout .

Finally, we may also share your personal information to comply with applicable laws and regulations, respond to subpoenas, court orders, or other legal requests, or protect our rights.

Behavioral advertising

As mentioned above, we use your personal information to provide you with targeted advertisements and marketing communications that we believe may be of interest to you. To learn more about how targeted advertising works, you can visit the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) educational page:
http://www.networkadvertising.org/understanding-online-advertising/how-does-it-work.

You can opt out of receiving targeted advertising through the following links:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/settings/?tab=ads
• Google: https://adssettings.google.com/authenticated?hl=es
• Bing: https://about.ads.microsoft.com/es-es/recursos/politicas/anuncios-personalizados
  

Additionally, you can opt out of some of these services by visiting the Digital Advertising Alliance's opt-out portal:
http://optout.aboutads.info/.

Who has access to the information

Disclosure of personal information

Except in the cases described below, A&D Marketing & Distribution will not intentionally disclose its users' personally identifiable information to third parties without first obtaining their consent. However, in certain situations, A&D Marketing & Distribution may disclose personal information if we believe, in good faith, that such disclosure is required by law or is necessary to protect the rights or property of A&D Marketing & Distribution . For more details, see the “Compliance with Legal Processes” section below.

Aggregated and de-identified data

Adalitusa may collect and maintain aggregated or non-identifiable data about users, such as usage statistics, website traffic patterns, and user comments. In addition to using this data for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, we may share such information with third parties without restriction.

Compliance with legal processes

We may disclose personal information if required to do so by law or if we believe, in good faith, that such disclosure is necessary to:

1. Comply with legal obligations or judicial processes.
2. Protect and defend our rights and property.
3. Prevent misuse or unauthorized use of the Adalit USA website.
4. Safeguard the personal safety or property of our users or the general public.

For example, if you provide false information or attempt to impersonate someone else, we may disclose information about you as part of an investigation into your actions.

How we protect your information

The privacy and security of your personal information are of utmost importance to us. Adalitusa restricts access to and use of nonpublic personal information to employees who need it to provide products, services, or support.

We implement appropriate physical, electronic, administrative, and procedural security measures to prevent unauthorized access, maintain data accuracy, and ensure the correct use of personal information provided online.

Emails

Except as permitted by this policy, A&D Marketing & Distribution does not send unsolicited emails. The email address you provide upon registration may be used to contact you regarding:

1. Your account status (including registration confirmation).
2. Important website updates and/or changes to the Privacy Policy.
3. Participation in surveys to collect feedback about the website, products, or services.

It's important to note that email communication is not secure by default, which carries an inherent risk. Please keep this in mind when requesting information or submitting forms via email (such as through the "Contact Us" section of our site).

Additionally, when you voluntarily share personal information online, whether in forums, emails, discussion groups, or chat areas, that information may be collected and used by others. A&D Marketing & Distribution takes measures to protect your personal data; we cannot guarantee the security of any information you transmit to us. You do so at your own risk.

You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any password or account information associated with our services.

Your choices about how A&D Marketing & Distribution uses your information

Your choices and control over your information

We strive to give you as much control as possible over the personal information you provide to us. To help you manage your data, we have implemented the following mechanisms:

• You can email info@adalitusa.com to request access, correction, or deletion of any personal information you have provided.
• To protect your privacy, we will only process requests sent from the email account associated with your username.
• If you request deletion of your information, we will also delete your user account.

If you do not wish for us to collect cookies, you can adjust your browser settings to block them or to receive alerts when cookies are being sent. However, please note that disabling cookies may make some parts of this website inaccessible or not function properly.

Public forums and user-generated content

This website may offer forums or other interactive areas where you can communicate with others and post information publicly.

Please note that you have no privacy rights over information you post in public spaces.

Any information you post will be accessible to anyone with internet access. If you include personal details in your posts, they could be collected and used by others.

For security reasons, we strongly recommend that you do not post personal information on public forums.

Opting out of promotional communications

If you no longer wish to receive promotional offers from Adalit USA , you can contact us directly to request removal from our mailing list.

Minors

Our online services are not directed to children under the age of 13. Furthermore, we do not intentionally collect personal information from anyone under the age of 18 without the consent of a parent or guardian. You must be 18 years of age or older to submit any personal information to us.

Policy Update

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically, reflecting any changes on this page. We recommend that you review it regularly to stay informed of updates. Any modifications will be applied prospectively, taking effect only after the "Last Updated" date.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please feel free to contact us by phone or email using the "Contact Us" link on our website.

Final Note

We are committed to protecting your personal information and preventing its misuse. We hope this Privacy Policy clarifies our dedication to the security of your data.

If you have any questions or comments about the Adalitusa website, we welcome your feedback. Please feel free to contact us directly via the email address available in the "Contact Us" section of our website.

SUPPLEMENTAL PRIVACY NOTICE FOR CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS

This Supplemental Privacy Notice for California Residents (“Supplementary Notice”) supplements the information contained in our Privacy Policy and governs the processing of personal information of California residents when they visit our website, purchase our products, or interact with us online or offline.

As a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020 (CPRA), grants you various rights over your personal information. Any terms used in this Supplemental Notice that have been defined under the CCPA will have the meaning given to them in the CCPA.

1. Collection of personal information

In the past twelve months, we have collected the following categories of personal information from consumers:

• Identifiers: Name, alias, postal address, unique personal identifier, online identifiers, IP address, email address, account name, signatures, physical characteristics or description, telephone number, or other similar identifiers.
• Financial Information: Bank account number, credit or debit card number, or other financial information that does not allow access or withdrawal of funds.
• Commercial Information: Records of personal property, products or services purchased, obtained, or considered, or purchasing or consuming histories or tendencies.
• Internet or Other Network Information: Browsing history, search history, information about interactions with our website.

We may collect this personal information directly from you when you purchase products, participate in contests or surveys, submit reviews, sign up for our emails, or communicate with our customer service. We may also obtain information through cookies and other tracking technologies when you interact with our website, as well as from third parties.

SENSITIVE PERSONAL INFORMATION: We do not collect sensitive personal information, as defined by the CCPA. Therefore, we do not process sensitive personal information for purposes not permitted by the CCPA.

CHILDREN UNDER 13: Our online services are not directed to children under 13 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under that age.

2. Purposes of processing personal information

We may use all of the categories of personal information described in Section 1 for the purposes described in our Privacy Policy.

We do not process personal information for automated profiling or perform automated decision-making that produces legal or similar effects (such as decisions about access to financial services, housing, insurance, education, employment, healthcare, or essential goods).

We may de-identify personal information and analyze that data for statistical or other purposes permitted by law. When we do so, we take reasonable steps to ensure that it cannot be associated with a specific consumer or household. We will not attempt to re-identify the information except to verify that our de-identification processes comply with applicable legal requirements.

3. Data retention

We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in Section 2.

4. Disclosure of personal information

In the past twelve months, we may have disclosed the categories of personal information listed in Section 1 to the following entities:

• Service Providers: We share information with companies that provide services on our behalf. These providers are contractually obligated to maintain the confidentiality of the information and use it exclusively for the contracted services.
• Affiliates: We may share information with our subsidiaries, parent companies, and affiliates, who use it in accordance with this Privacy Policy and this Supplemental Notice.

We may also disclose personal information in the following contexts:

• Change of Control: In the event of a merger, reorganization, sale of assets, or financing, we may share information with the successor entity.
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose personal information if we believe it is necessary to comply with the law, a court order, a subpoena, prevent crimes such as fraud or identity theft, or protect the rights of others. A&D Marketing & Distribution and its clients.

5. We do not sell personal information

In the past twelve months, we have not sold or shared personal information of California consumers.

Under the CCPA, a “sale” is defined as the disclosure of personal information to a third party in exchange for monetary compensation or other benefit. “Sharing” means disclosing information for behavioral advertising across contexts, with or without a financial transaction.

We are also not aware of having sold or shared personal information of minors under the age of 16 .

6. Privacy Rights Under the CCPA

The CCPA grants California residents certain rights over their personal information.

Rights Requiring Verification: You can exercise these rights by emailing us at info@adalitusa.com to submit a request. You may also authorize an agent to make requests on your behalf, subject to identity verification.

Rights under the CCPA include:

Right to Know: You can request details about our collection and use of your personal information over the past 12 months, including:

• Categories of information collected.
• Collection sources.
• Commercial purposes of the collection.
• Third parties with whom we share information.
• If we sold or shared personal information.
• Retention period for each data category.
• Right to Deletion: You can request that we delete the personal information we have collected from you.
• Right to Correction: You can request that we correct inaccurate personal information we hold about you.
• Right of Access and Portability: You can request a copy of the personal information we have collected in an accessible format.

NON-DISCRIMINATION: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights. We will not deny you goods or services, or apply different prices or terms for exercising your rights.

7. Other Notices

Financial Incentives for California Residents: We do not offer financial incentives in exchange for the collection, retention, or sale of personal information. If we do so in the future, we will inform you about these programs.

8. Changes to our supplemental notice

We may update this Supplemental Notice from time to time. When we do, we will post the updated notice on this page.

If you have any questions about this policy, please contact us at info@adalitusa.com .