Privacy Policy

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At Outdoor Equip Series Store (“we”, “us”, or “our”), operating at sportxtremegear.com, we value your trust as much as you value the reliability of your outdoor gear. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or make purchases for your climbing, hiking, and mountaineering adventures.

1. Information We Collect

To provide you with seamless outdoor gear shopping experience, we collect:

• Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, shipping address (4790 Birch Street, PINE GROVE, US 26419), phone number when you create an account or place an order.
• Payment Information: Credit/debit card details (processed securely via Visa, MasterCard, JCB) or PayPal account information for transactions. Note: We do not store full payment details on our servers.
• Equipment Preferences: Information about your outdoor activities (climbing, hiking, trail running etc.) and product interests to personalize recommendations.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and website usage patterns through cookies and similar technologies.

2. How We Use Your Information

Like carefully packing your backpack for a multi-day trek, we handle your data with purpose:

• Process transactions for your climbing shoes, mountaineering equipment, and other outdoor gear
• Provide customer support for technical gear inquiries
• Improve our product offerings for hiking, skiing, and trail running enthusiasts
• Send order confirmations and shipping updates (because we know timely delivery matters for your adventures)
• Analyze website usage to enhance your shopping experience
• Prevent fraud and ensure payment security (with the same vigilance we’d recommend for checking your climbing harness)

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We treat your data like essential gear – we only share what’s necessary:

• Service Providers: Trusted partners who assist with payment processing (Visa, MasterCard, JCB, PayPal), shipping, and website operations – all bound by confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights, similar to how we’d comply with park regulations.
• Business Transfers: In case of merger or acquisition, with appropriate privacy protections.

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

4. International Data Transfers

While we serve customers globally (excluding some remote Asian regions), your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States, protected by our security measures regardless of location.

5. Data Storage and Security

We secure your data with the same dedication we’d recommend for anchoring your climb:

• SSL Encryption (256-bit – matching the protection of our best waterproof jackets)
• PCI DSS compliance for all payment processing
• Regular security audits of our systems
• Limited access to personal data among our team

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have control over your information, just as you’d have over your gear selection:

• Access & Correction: Review and update your account information
• Deletion: Request deletion of personal data, subject to legal requirements
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in machine-readable format

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

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Like trail markers helping navigate your hike, we use cookies to:

• Remember your preferences for outdoor equipment categories (climbing, hiking, etc.)
• Analyze website traffic patterns to improve our gear offerings
• Enable shopping cart functionality across browsing sessions

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings, though this may affect certain website features.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not designed for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent.

9. Policy Updates

We may update this policy as our store evolves, just as you’d update your gear for different seasons. Significant changes will be notified through our website or email.