Privacy Policy

Last Updated: June 2023

Welcome to ShoeForSports.com (“we”, “us”, or “our”). We are 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 or make a purchase from us.

1. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information to provide and improve our services to you:

• Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, shipping/billing address, phone number, and payment details when you make a purchase or create an account.
• Order Information: Details about the products you purchase, including size preferences and purchase history.
• Device and Usage Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, time spent on pages, and other diagnostic data.
• Location Data: General geographic location based on your IP address to provide localized content and comply with regional regulations.
• Communication Data: Records of your communications with our customer service team.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To process and fulfill your orders for our athletic footwear (running shoes, tennis shoes, pickleball shoes, etc.)
• To provide customer support and respond to your inquiries
• To personalize your shopping experience by recommending products that match your interests (such as trail running shoes or lifestyle sneakers)
• To improve our website, products, and services
• To send you promotional offers, newsletters, and updates about new arrivals (with your consent)
• To prevent fraud and enhance the security of our website
• To comply with legal obligations and resolve disputes

3. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We may share your information with third parties in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We share information with trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, processing payments, fulfilling orders, conducting business operations, and delivering products worldwide (excluding certain Asian and remote regions).
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose information when required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, customer information may be transferred as part of the transaction.
• With Your Consent: We may share information with third parties when you explicitly authorize us to do so.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

4. Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:

• All transactions are processed through a secure payment gateway and encrypted using SSL technology.
• We store data on secure servers with limited access.
• We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy unless a longer retention period is required by law.

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Rights and Choices

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

• Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: You may update or correct your account information through your profile settings.
• Deletion: You can request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
• Opt-out: You can unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails.
• Data Portability: You may request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly (e.g., shopping cart functionality).
• Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our site to improve performance.
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences (e.g., language, region).
• Targeting Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements based on your interests.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

7. International Data Transfers

As we serve customers globally (with some regional exceptions), your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for these transfers.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware of such collection, we will take steps to delete the information.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The “Last Updated” date at the top indicates when revisions were made. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.

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