Privacy Policy

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Welcome to Deals Aqua Kayaks Store (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We’re passionate about water adventures and committed to protecting your privacy as seriously as we protect your gear on the water. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website aquakayaks.com.

1. Information We Collect

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

• Personal Information: When you make a purchase, we collect your name, email address, shipping address, payment information (processed securely through our payment gateways), and phone number.
• Browsing Information: We collect data about your interactions with our website, including pages visited, products viewed, and referring website.
• Device Information: We may collect information about the device you use to access our site, including IP address, browser type, and operating system.

2. How We Use Your Information

Like a well-planned kayaking trip, we use your information purposefully:

• To process and fulfill your orders for kayaks, paddleboards, and water safety gear
• To communicate with you about your orders, account, or customer service requests
• To improve our website and product offerings based on your preferences
• To prevent fraud and enhance the security of our website
• To send you marketing communications (only if you’ve opted in)

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We treat your data like valuable expedition equipment – we don’t share it unnecessarily:

• Service Providers: We share information with trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting business, or servicing you (payment processors, shipping carriers).
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law or to protect our rights.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition, customer information may be transferred.

We never sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Data Storage and Security

We secure your data like we secure kayaks to roof racks:

• All transactions are processed through PCI-DSS compliant payment gateways with 256-bit SSL encryption
• We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data
• We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy
• Data is stored on secure servers with limited access

5. Your Rights

You have control over your information, just like you control your paddle:

• Access: You can request details of personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: You may update or correct your account information.
• Deletion: You can request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal requirements.
• Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time.
• Restriction: You may request restriction of processing your personal data.

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

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies – small data files stored on your device – to enhance your shopping experience:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality (e.g., shopping cart)
• Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
• Marketing Cookies: Used to show relevant ads (you can opt out)

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

7. International Data Transfers

While we serve customers globally (excluding some Asian and remote regions), 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 website is not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy occasionally. The updated version will be posted on our website with a revised “Last Updated” date.

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