Privacy Policy

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Welcome to The Sea Wear Store! At The Sea Wear Store, we’re not just passionate about providing premium aquatic apparel; we’re equally committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website theseawearstore.com.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. By accessing or using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the terms outlined here. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our website.

1. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information from and about users of our website, including:

Personal Information

• Contact Details: Name, email address, shipping address, and phone number when you place an order or create an account
• Payment Information: Credit/debit card details (processed securely through our payment providers), PayPal account information
• Demographic Information: Age, gender, and location (when voluntarily provided)
• Communication Records: Correspondence when you contact our customer service team

Automatically Collected Information

• Device and Usage Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, time spent on pages, and other browsing data
• Location Data: General geographic location based on your IP address

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various business purposes, including:

• Processing and fulfilling your orders for our premium aquatic apparel
• Providing customer support and responding to your inquiries
• Personalizing your shopping experience and recommending products that match your interests
• Sending transactional emails (order confirmations, shipping updates)
• Improving our website, products, and services
• Preventing fraud and enhancing security
• Complying with legal obligations
• With your consent, sending marketing communications about new products, promotions, and surf-inspired content

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We value your trust and do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third parties who assist in operating our website, processing payments, fulfilling orders, and providing customer service
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, subpoena, or other legal process, or to protect our rights, property, or safety
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets
• With Your Consent: When you explicitly consent to such sharing

4. Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our security measures include:

• Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption for data transmission
• Regular security assessments and monitoring
• Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
• Secure payment processing through PCI-DSS compliant providers

While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but we work diligently to provide a secure shopping environment worthy of our premium brand.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Access: The right to know what personal information we hold about you
• Correction: The right to correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: The right to request deletion of your personal information
• Restriction: The right to limit how we use your personal information
• Portability: The right to receive your information in a structured, machine-readable format
• Objection: The right to object to certain processing activities
• Marketing Preferences: The right to opt-out of marketing communications at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the “Contact Us” section below.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Like most e-commerce websites, we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. These technologies help us:

• Remember your preferences and shopping cart items
• Understand how you interact with our website
• Personalize content and advertisements
• Analyze website traffic and performance

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our website.

7. International Data Transfers

As a global retailer shipping to water enthusiasts worldwide (with some exceptions in Asia and remote locations), your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 16, please contact us immediately.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.

10. Contact Us

Thank you for trusting The Sea Wear Store with your personal information. We’re committed to protecting your privacy as diligently as we craft our premium aquatic apparel.