Privacy Policy

Last Updated: [Insert Date]

Welcome to Kayaking Discounts Store (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We’re passionate about water sports and committed to protecting your privacy while providing secure access to quality kayaks, paddle boards, and accessories. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website uskayakingstore.com.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide better services to all our water sports enthusiasts:

• Personal Information: When you make a purchase or create an account, we collect your name, email address, shipping address, payment information (processed securely through our payment gateways), and phone number (optional).
• Transaction Data: Details about purchases you make, including products ordered, payment method, and order history.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, device information, and pages visited on our site.
• Communication Data: Records of your communications with our customer service team.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information helps us create a smooth shopping experience:

• Process and fulfill your orders for kayaks, paddles, and other water sports equipment
• Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
• Improve our website, products, and services
• Send order confirmations, shipping notifications, and service-related messages
• Prevent fraud and enhance security (using industry-standard 256-bit SSL encryption)
• With your consent, send promotional emails about new products or special offers

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We value your trust and only share information when necessary:

• Service Providers: We share data with trusted partners who assist with payment processing (Visa, MasterCard, JCB, PayPal), shipping carriers, and IT services – all bound by confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights, customers, or business.
• Business Transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, customer information may be transferred as a business asset.

We never sell your personal information to third-party marketers.

4. International Data Transfers

As we serve customers globally (excluding some Asian and remote regions), your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure all transfers comply with applicable data protection laws.

5. Data Storage and Security

We implement robust security measures to protect your water sports shopping experience:

• PCI DSS compliant payment processing
• 256-bit SSL encryption for all transactions
• Regular security audits of our systems
• Limited access to personal data to authorized personnel only

While we take all reasonable precautions, no internet transmission is 100% secure. We encourage customers to use strong passwords and log out after account access.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have control over your personal information:

• Access & Correction: View and update your account information through “My Account” or by contacting us.
• Marketing Preferences: Opt-out of promotional emails using the unsubscribe link in each email.
• Data Deletion: Request deletion of your account data, subject to legal retention requirements.
• Do Not Track: Our site doesn’t currently respond to “Do Not Track” signals, but you can manage cookies as described below.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for site functionality (e.g., shopping cart)
• Performance Cookies: Help us improve our website by analyzing visitor behavior
• Marketing Cookies: Used to show relevant ads (you can opt-out)

You can manage cookies through your browser settings, though disabling some may affect site functionality.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our water sports products and services are not directed to children under 16. We don’t knowingly collect personal information from children under 16.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy occasionally. The “Last Updated” date at the top indicates when changes were made. Continued use of our site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.