PRIVACY POLICY

SECTION 1 - COLLECTION OF INFORMATION

Purchasing Information: When you make a purchase from our store, we collect personal information such as your name, address, and email to process and deliver your order. This information is used strictly for the purpose of fulfilling your transaction and providing customer service.

Browsing Information: As you navigate our site, we automatically collect your device’s IP address and browsing details to help us optimize your experience and understand how our website is used. This information is collected through cookies and similar technologies, as detailed in Section 7.

Marketing: With your explicit consent, we may send promotional emails about new products, updates, and special offers. You may unsubscribe at any time (see “Consent” for details).

SECTION 2 - CONSENT

How We Obtain Your Consent: By providing personal information during a transaction, you imply consent for its use for order processing and delivery. For secondary purposes (such as marketing), we will explicitly request your consent or give you an option to opt-out.

Withdrawing Consent: You can withdraw your consent to be contacted or have your information collected at any time by emailing us at hello@skanties.co or by using the unsubscribe feature in our emails.

SECTION 3 - DISCLOSURE

We may disclose your information if required by law or if you violate our Terms of Service.

SECTION 4 - SHOPIFY

Our store is hosted on Shopify Inc., which provides the e-commerce platform enabling us to serve you. Your data is securely stored on Shopify’s servers behind a firewall.

Payment Security: For transactions, Shopify adheres to PCI-DSS standards, ensuring secure credit card processing. Direct payment gateways on our site encrypt your data for safety during transactions and retain it only as long as necessary to complete the transaction. Afterward, all sensitive payment information is deleted.

For more, refer to Shopify’s Terms of Service and Shopify’s Privacy Policy.

SECTION 5 - THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

Certain third-party providers, like payment processors, may have their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing these policies to understand how they handle your personal information, particularly as some providers operate in different jurisdictions and may be subject to those regions' privacy laws.

Links: Our website may contain links to third-party sites. Once redirected, you are no longer governed by this Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review the privacy practices of any third-party sites.

Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand site usage patterns, which helps us improve our store. Google Analytics collects data anonymously and provides aggregate information.

SECTION 6 - SECURITY

We take comprehensive measures to protect your personal information, including SSL and AES-256 encryption for sensitive data. While no online transmission is fully secure, we adhere to PCI-DSS standards and follow best practices to ensure your data’s safety.

SECTION 7 - COOKIES

We use cookies to enhance your shopping experience. Here’s a list of cookies we use and their purpose:

• _session_id: Stores session information (referrer, landing page, etc.).
• _shopify_visit: Persistent for 30 minutes, tracks the number of visits.
• _shopify_uniq: Expires daily, counts single-customer visits.
• cart: Stores cart contents, persists for two weeks.
• _secure_session_id: Session-based, stores login details if needed.

SECTION 8 - AGE OF CONSENT

By using this site, you confirm you are of legal age in your jurisdiction or have obtained parental consent for any minor dependents.

SECTION 9 - CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be posted on this page, with immediate effect. If significant changes are made, we will notify you here.

If our business undergoes a merger or acquisition, your information may be transferred to the new owner to ensure continued service.

CONTACT US

For questions, complaints, or to access, correct, or delete any personal information, contact our Privacy Compliance Officer at hello@skanties.co.