Privacy Policy

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Welcome to Boating Series Store (“we”, “us”, or “our”) at sportsrowing.com. 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 purchases from our store specializing in water sports equipment.

1. Information We Collect

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

• Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, shipping address, phone number, and payment information when you make a purchase of our kayaks, paddle boards, or other equipment.
• Transaction Data: Details about purchases you’ve made (boats, paddles, accessories, etc.), payment methods (Visa, MasterCard, JCB, PayPal), and order history.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing behavior on our site.
• Communication Data: Records of your communications with our customer service team at [email protected].

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information helps us provide the best service for your water adventures:

• Process and fulfill your orders for water sports equipment
• Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
• Improve our website and product offerings based on customer preferences
• Send transactional emails (order confirmations, shipping updates)
• Prevent fraud and enhance payment security (using 256-bit SSL encryption)
• Comply with legal obligations and protect our business

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We value your trust and only share information when necessary:

• Payment Processors: We share transaction data with Visa, MasterCard, JCB, and PayPal to process payments securely.
• Shipping Providers: We provide shipping companies with necessary delivery information to get your water sports equipment to you.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and safety.
• Business Transfers: In case of merger or acquisition, customer information may be transferred as a business asset.

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

4. Data Storage and Security

Your security is our priority when you’re investing in quality water sports equipment:

• All transactions are protected by 256-bit SSL encryption
• We comply with PCI DSS security standards for payment processing
• We never store your full payment details on our systems
• Data is stored on secure servers with limited access
• We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data

5. Your Rights

As our valued customer, you have rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data we hold
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances
• Objection: Object to certain processing activities
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing in specific cases
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider

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

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance your shopping experience for water sports gear:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality and secure checkout
• Performance Cookies: Help us understand how customers use our site to improve it
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences (like currency or region)
• Marketing Cookies: Show relevant ads for water sports equipment (you can opt-out)

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

7. International Data Transfers

As we ship worldwide (except some remote areas in Asia), your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for these transfers.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our water sports equipment is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices. The “Last Updated” date at the top indicates when revisions were made.

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