Privacy Policy

WSTD Apparel Privacy Policy

Effective Date:3-28-2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to WSTD Apparel ("we," "us," or "our"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website wstdapparel.com ("Site") or use our services. By using our Site and services, you consent to the practices described in this policy. 

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information:  
  • Name
  • Email address
  • Shipping and billing address
  • Phone number 
  • Payment information (processed by third-party payment processors)
  • Account login credentials
• Usage Information: 
  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on our Site
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies
• Order Information: 
  • Purchase history
  • Product preferences
  • Customer service interactions
• Marketing Information: 
  • Email subscriptions
  • Marketing preferences.

3. How We Collect Information

We collect information in the following ways:

• Directly from you when you create an account, place an order, subscribe to our newsletter, or contact us. 
• Automatically through cookies and similar technologies when you browse our Site.
• From third-party payment processors when you make a purchase.
• From third party marketing platforms, if you have opted in to those platforms.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

• To process and fulfill your orders.
• To create and manage your account.
• To communicate with you about your orders, products, and promotions.
• To improve our Site and services.
• To personalize your experience.
• To prevent fraud and ensure security.
• To comply with legal obligations.
• For marketing and advertising purposes, with your consent.

5. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with:

• Third-party service providers who assist us with order fulfillment, payment processing, shipping, and marketing. 
• Payment processors to process your transactions.
• Analytics providers to understand Site usage.
• Marketing platforms for targeted advertising.
• Legal authorities when required by law.
• Business partners in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing behavior. You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your experience on our Site. 

• Types of Cookies: 
  • Essential cookies (necessary for Site functionality)
  • Performance cookies (to analyze Site usage)
  • Functionality cookies (to enhance your experience)
  • Targeting cookies (for personalized advertising)

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access your personal information.
• Correct inaccuracies in your personal information.
• Delete your personal information. 
• Object to the processing of your personal information.
• Restrict the processing of your personal information.
• Data portability. 
• Withdraw your consent.
• Opt out of marketing.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. 

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. 

10. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete it. 

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on our Site. Changes are effective when they are posted. 

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

• Email: [Insert Email Address]
• Address: [Insert Physical Address (Optional)] 

Key Considerations:

• Legal Compliance: Ensure your policy complies with all applicable privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA, etc.).
• Third-Party Services: Disclose all third-party services you use and their privacy practices.
• User Consent: Obtain explicit consent for data collection and marketing activities.
• Data Security: Implement robust security measures to protect user data.
• Regular Updates: Review and update your privacy policy regularly.
• Clear Language: Write your policy in clear, understandable language.
• Cookie Consent: Implement a cookie consent banner.
• International Considerations: If you ship internationally, you must consider the privacy laws of those locations.
• Payment processor language: Ensure that your payment processor's privacy policy is linked, and that you state that you do not store full credit card information.

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