Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 2026
1. Introduction
PC Builder ("we," "us," or "our") operates the PC Builder website and application. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the collection, use, and protection of your personal information when you use our website and services.
2. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
- Account Information: Username, email address, and password when you create an account.
- Build Data: Information about PC builds you create, including component selections and build configurations.
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our platform, including pages visited and features used.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and device information for security and service improvement.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Provide and maintain our services
- Create and manage your account
- Process transactions and send related information
- Improve and optimize our platform
- Send service updates and support communications
- Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Data Protection and Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Your data is encrypted in transit and at rest using modern security protocols.
5. Your Privacy Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your data
- Opt-out of marketing communications
- Export your build data
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time through your account settings or by contacting us.
7. Cookies and Advertising
PC Builder uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and to serve relevant advertisements. This section explains how cookies are used and your options to manage them.
- Google AdSense and Analytics We use Google AdSense to display advertisements and Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. Both services place cookies on your device to collect information such as pages visited, time spent on site, and referral sources. This data helps us improve our content and serve ads that may be relevant to you.
- Personalised Advertising Google uses the data collected through cookies to serve personalised advertisements based on your browsing behaviour and interests. These ads may appear on pcbuilder.vn and across other websites you visit as part of the Google Display Network.
- Opt-Out Options You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google's Ad Settings page or by using Google's opt-out browser add-on. You may also manage or disable cookies through your browser settings; however, doing so may affect the functionality of some parts of this site.
For more information about how Google collects and processes data, and to manage your advertising preferences, please visit:
8. Third-Party Services
PC Builder does not share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. We may share information when required by law or to prevent fraud and abuse.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Email: support@pcbuilder.vn
10. Policy Changes
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of PC Builder following changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Legal Basis for Processing
PC Builder processes your personal data in accordance with applicable law, including Vietnam's Personal Data Protection Decree 13/2023/NĐ-CP and, where applicable, the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Vietnam – Decree 13/2023/NĐ-CP
Decree 13/2023/NĐ-CP requires that personal data be collected and processed only for specified, legitimate purposes with the consent of the data subject, and that it be stored securely and not retained longer than necessary.
Your rights under Decree 13:
- Right to access your personal data
- Right to correct inaccurate personal data
- Right to request deletion of your personal data
European Union – GDPR
For visitors from EU member states, PC Builder relies on Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR (legitimate interests) as the lawful basis for processing data necessary to operate the service and improve user experience, and on Article 6(1)(a) (consent) for data processed via optional cookies and personalised advertising.
Your rights under GDPR:
- Right of access (Article 15)
- Right to rectification (Article 16)
- Right to erasure / 'right to be forgotten' (Article 17)
- Right to data portability (Article 20)