Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2026

Effective Date: January 2026

Your Privacy Matters

OFFICESTOREAPP is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use the OfficeStore platform.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

Account Registration:

  • Organization information: Company name, organization slug, industry, size
  • User information: Full name, email address, job title, department
  • Contact details: Phone number (optional), office location
  • Authentication data: Password (hashed and encrypted)

Operational Data:

  • Supply requests: Item descriptions, quantities, justifications
  • Catalogue items: Product names, descriptions, pricing
  • Sites and areas: Location names, addresses, organizational structure
  • Audit logs: User actions, timestamps, IP addresses

Payment Information:

  • Billing name and address
  • Payment details processed by Paddle Billing (not stored on our servers)
  • We receive only transaction confirmations from Paddle

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

  • Usage data: Pages visited, features used, time spent
  • Device information: IP address, browser type, operating system
  • Cookies and tracking technologies for session management and analytics

2. How We Use Your Information

Provide Service

Account management, core functionality, access control, data storage

Improve Service

Product development, performance optimization, user experience

Communications

Transactional emails, service updates, customer support

Security

Security monitoring, fraud detection, compliance

Legal Basis (GDPR): Performance of contract, legitimate interests, consent (for marketing), legal obligation

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do NOT sell your personal data to third parties.

3.1 Service Providers (Data Processors)

We share data with third-party service providers who process it on our behalf:

  • Hosting: Railway (cloud hosting platform)
  • Database: PostgreSQL, Redis (session management)
  • Payment Processing: Paddle Billing
  • Analytics: Google Analytics (with IP anonymization)
  • Email: Transactional and marketing email service providers

3.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, subpoena, court order, or valid government request. We will notify you when legally permitted and disclose only the minimum information required.

4. Multi-Tenant Data Isolation

OfficeStore operates as a multi-tenant SaaS platform. We implement comprehensive data isolation to ensure your organization's data is completely separated from other organizations.

Data Isolation Measures:

  • Database-Level Security: Row-Level Security (RLS) ensures your data is visible only to your organization
  • Application-Level Security: User authentication validates organization membership
  • Encryption: Data encrypted at rest (AES-256) and in transit (TLS 1.3)
  • Auditing: All cross-organization access attempts are logged and monitored

5. Data Security

Technical Security

  • Encryption: AES-256 at rest, TLS 1.3 in transit
  • Access Controls: Role-based access control (RBAC), MFA available
  • Infrastructure: Firewalls, intrusion detection, DDoS protection
  • Application: Input validation, SQL injection protection, XSS/CSRF protection

Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected users within 72 hours (GDPR) via email and in-app notification, including information about the breach, affected data, and steps to take.

6. Data Retention

Active Accounts

All data retained while account is active

Days 1-30

Data available for export and reactivation

Day 90+

Complete data deletion from all systems

Audit Logs: Retained for 7 years to comply with regulatory requirements

Financial Records: Billing and payment records retained for 7 years

7. Your Data Protection Rights

For EU/EEA Users (GDPR)

  • Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data in a structured format
  • Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
  • Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in machine-readable format
  • Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests

For California Users (CCPA)

  • Right to know what personal information we collect and how we use it
  • Right to delete personal information
  • Right to opt-out of sale (Note: We do NOT sell personal information)
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

How to Exercise Your Rights: Email [email protected] with your request. We respond within 30 days (GDPR) or 45 days (CCPA).

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential Cookies (Required): Session management, authentication, security
  • Functional Cookies (Opt-in): Remember preferences, language settings
  • Analytics Cookies (Opt-in): Google Analytics with IP anonymization

Managing Cookies: You can manage cookie preferences in your account settings or browser settings. Essential cookies are required for the Service to function.

9. International Data Transfers

OfficeStore is operated from the United States. For users in the EU/EEA, we ensure adequate data protection through:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission
  • Encryption during transfer and at rest
  • Access controls and data minimization
  • Regular compliance audits

10. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data:

Response Time: We respond to privacy requests within 30 days (GDPR) or 45 days (CCPA).

Summary of Key Points

  • What we collect: Account info, usage data, operational data
  • How we use it: Provide Service, improve features, communicate with you
  • Who we share with: Service providers only (we don't sell your data)
  • Your rights: Access, delete, correct, export your data
  • Security: Encryption, access controls, multi-tenant isolation
  • Retention: Data deleted 90 days after account termination

Last Updated: January 2026

Version: 1.0

This Privacy Policy complies with GDPR, CCPA, and international data protection standards.