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At Sports Gear Shop, we take your privacy as seriously as you take your training. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share information when you use our website sportactivegear.com or purchase our high-performance athletic equipment.

1. Information We Collect

To provide you with the best shopping experience for professional sports gear, we collect:

  • Personal Information: Name, email, shipping address, phone number when you create an account or place an order
  • Payment Information: Credit/debit card details (processed securely via PCI-DSS compliant systems), PayPal information (note: we never store full card details)
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information for security and analytics
  • Usage Data: How you interact with our site (pages visited, products viewed) to improve your experience
  • Communication Data: Emails or messages sent to our athlete-focused support team

2. How We Use Your Information

Like a well-trained athlete, we use your data with precision and purpose:

  • Process and fulfill your orders for sports apparel, accessories, and equipment
  • Provide secure payment processing with military-grade encryption
  • Offer customer support tailored to professional athletes’ needs
  • Improve our website and product offerings based on user behavior
  • Send service-related communications (order confirmations, shipping updates)
  • Prevent fraud and enhance security (using real-time monitoring)
  • Comply with legal obligations (tax, customs for international shipments)

We never sell your personal information to third parties.

3. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We only share your information when absolutely necessary, like passing a baton in a relay:

  • Payment Processors: Secure partners like Visa, MasterCard, PayPal to complete transactions
  • Shipping Providers: Only the minimum required data to deliver your gear worldwide
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
  • Service Providers: Trusted partners who help operate our site (with strict confidentiality agreements)

4. Data Storage & Security

We guard your data like championship equipment:

  • All data is stored on secure servers with limited access
  • Payment information is protected by 256-bit SSL encryption and tokenization
  • Regular security audits to maintain our high standards
  • Data is retained only as long as necessary (typically 5 years for order records)

While we implement rigorous security measures, no system is 100% secure. We recommend using strong passwords and monitoring your accounts.

5. Your Rights

You’re in control of your data, just like your training regimen:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Correction: Update inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Request removal of your data (subject to legal requirements)
  • Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails (transactional messages will continue)
  • Restriction: Limit how we use your data in certain circumstances

To exercise these rights, contact our support team at [email protected]. We’ll respond within 30 days.

6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to enhance performance, like proper gear enhances yours:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for site functionality (shopping cart, login)
  • Performance Cookies: Help us improve site speed and navigation
  • Analytics Cookies: Understand how athletes use our site (Google Analytics)
  • Marketing Cookies: Show relevant ads for sports equipment (you can opt-out)

You can manage cookies through your browser settings, but some features may not work properly without essential cookies.

7. International Data Transfers

As we serve athletes worldwide (excluding some Asian and remote regions), your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your own. We ensure all transfers comply with applicable data protection laws.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our professional-grade sports equipment is intended for adult athletes. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16. If we become aware of such collection, we’ll take steps to delete it.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy as our business evolves, just as athletes adapt their training. The “Last Updated” date at the top indicates when changes were made. We’ll notify you of significant changes via email or site notice.

10. Contact Us

For privacy questions or concerns, contact our team at:

Sports Gear Shop
Attn: Privacy Officer
1954 Pursglove Court, Dayton, US 45402
Email: [email protected]