Privacy Policy

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Welcome to Wetsuit Specialty Shop (“we”, “us”, or “our”). We are committed to protecting your privacy while providing high-quality water sports gear for your family and aquatic adventures. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website wetsuitsshoponline.com.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide better services to all our customers – from parents buying children’s sun suits to surfers investing in premium winter wetsuits:

Personal Information You Provide:

• Account Information: Name, email address, password when you create an account
• Purchase Information: Shipping/billing addresses, payment details (processed securely through our PCI-compliant systems)
• Communication Data: Messages through contact forms or customer service emails
• Preference Data: Size preferences for wetsuits or product wishlists

Automatically Collected Information:

• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, products viewed (especially popular items like kids rash guards or men’s shorty wetsuits)
• Location Data: General geographic location to determine shipping availability

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information helps us provide the seamless shopping experience water sports enthusiasts deserve:

• Process orders for wetsuits, rash guards, and accessories
• Provide customer support for sizing questions or product recommendations
• Improve our website and product offerings (like our popular neoprene hoodies or thermal rash guards)
• Send order confirmations and shipping notifications
• Prevent fraud and enhance security for all transactions
• Communicate about promotions or new seasonal products (only with your consent)

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We value your trust and only share information when necessary:

• Service Providers: Payment processors (Visa, MasterCard, PayPal), shipping carriers, IT support
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

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

4. International Data Transfers

As we serve customers globally (excluding some remote areas), your data 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

Your security is as important to us as the quality of our mens and kids wetsuits:

• Industry-standard SSL encryption for all transactions
• PCI-compliant payment processing – we never store full payment details
• Regular security audits of our systems
• Limited access to personal data within our organization

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have control over your personal information:

• Access & Correction: Review and update your account information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal requirements)
• Marketing Preferences: Opt-out of promotional communications
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured format

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance your shopping experience:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for site functionality (e.g., shopping cart for your wetsuit accessories)
• Performance Cookies: Help us improve our website
• Advertising Cookies: Show relevant products (like summer vs winter wetsuits) on other platforms

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

8. Children’s Privacy

While we sell children’s sun suits and summer wetsuits, our website is not directed at children under 16. We don’t knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy as our business evolves. Significant changes will be communicated through our website or email.