Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [1/20/2026]

WorldTradeGenetics.com (“Website,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is operated by Empire Apple LLC. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and disclose information when you access or use this Website.

By accessing or using WorldTradeGenetics.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

a. Information You Voluntarily Provide

When you place an order, contact us, or otherwise interact with the Website, you may provide:

Full name

Billing and shipping address

Email address

Phone number

Payment-related information (processed by third parties)

We do not store full credit card numbers or banking credentials on our servers.

b. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Website, we may automatically collect:

IP address

Browser type and device information

Operating system

Pages visited, time spent, and referring URLs

Location data (approximate, based on IP)

This data is collected for security, analytics, fraud prevention, and operational purposes.

   2. Cookies, Tracking & Analytics

WorldTradeGenetics.com uses cookies, pixels, tags, and similar tracking technologies, including but not limited to:

GoDaddy analytics and infrastructure tools

Google Analytics and related Google services

Advertising, performance, and security tracking tools

Session and preference cookies

These technologies are used to:

Operate and secure the Website

Analyze traffic and usage patterns

Improve functionality and performance

Detect fraud, abuse, or unauthorized activity

By using this Website, you consent to the use of cookies and tracking technologies. At this time, users cannot opt out of non-essential cookies.

    3. How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

Process payments and fulfill orders

Communicate regarding transactions and customer service inquiries

Verify age and prevent fraudulent or unlawful activity

Maintain Website functionality and security

Enforce our Terms & Conditions, Legal Disclaimer, and policies

Comply with applicable laws and legal obligations

We do not sell personal information to third parties.

   4. Payments & Third-Party Services

Payments may be processed through third-party providers, including but not limited to:

Credit and debit card processors

PayPal

Venmo

Zelle

Apple Pay

Payment links and manual invoicing services

We may share limited personal information with third-party service providers only as necessary to process payments, ship orders, operate the Website, or comply with legal obligations.

These providers operate under their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their data practices.

    5. Data Retention & Security

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

Fulfill transactions

Maintain business records

Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information. However, no system is completely secure, and you acknowledge that transmission of information occurs at your own risk.

     6. Data Rights & User Control

At this time:

Users do not have the ability to opt out of data collection

We do not offer automated data access, correction, or deletion tools

Any requests related to personal information may be reviewed on a case-by-case basis but are not guaranteed.

     7. Age Restriction

This Website is intended for individuals 21 years of age or older.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 21. If we become aware that such information has been collected, we reserve the right to delete it without notice.

   8. Legal Disclosure

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

Comply with legal process or governmental requests

Enforce our Terms & Conditions or policies

Protect the rights, property, or safety of Empire Apple LLC, our customers, or others

Prevent fraud or illegal activity

    9. International Users

This Website is operated from the United States. If you access the Website from outside the U.S., you acknowledge that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

    10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time without prior notice. Changes are effective immediately upon posting.

Your continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of any revised Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Information

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, you may contact us at:

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