Westcoast Sharkteeth Privacy Policy

At Westcoast Sharkteeth (WCST), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website or make a purchase. By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined below.

1. Information We Collect
a. Personal Information You Provide:
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

• Name, email address, phone number, billing address, and shipping address when placing an order.

• Email address and/or phone # when signing up for our newsletters & promotions.

• Any information shared when contacting customer support (e.g., order details or inquiries).

b. Automatically Collected Information:
When you browse our website, we may automatically collect certain information, such as:

• Your IP address, browser type, device information, and pages viewed.

• Data collected through cookies and similar technologies for analytics and performance tracking.

c. What We Don’t Collect:

• WCST does not collect or store full payment details. Payments are securely processed through third-party providers (e.g., Stripe, PayPal).

• WCST does not access or store customer passwords.

2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Order Fulfillment: Process transactions, handle shipping, and send order confirmations.

• Communication: Respond to inquiries, provide customer support, and send updates about your orders.

• Marketing (With Consent): Send promotional offers, new product announcements, and exclusive content.

• Site Improvement: Analyze browsing behavior to improve our website’s functionality and user experience.

• Legal Compliance: Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share your information in the following scenarios:

• Service Providers: Third-party providers who assist us with business operations, such as payment processors, shipping carriers, and email marketing platforms.

• Legal Requirements: If required by law, we may disclose your information to comply with legal obligations, court orders, or regulatory requests.

• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of the company, your information may be transferred as part of the assets.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and analyze site performance.
a. Types of Cookies We Use:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for core website functionality, such as enabling checkout.

• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our site to improve functionality.

• Marketing Cookies: Used to track interactions with ads and emails to deliver personalized offers.

b. Managing Cookies:
You can control your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect certain website functions.

5. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access and Correction: Request access to or corrections of your personal data.

• Deletion: Request that we delete your personal data, subject to legal obligations.

• Marketing Preferences: Unsubscribe from marketing emails by clicking the “unsubscribe” link or contacting us directly.

• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at westcoastsharkteeth@gmail.com.

6. How We Protect Your Information
We implement industry-standard measures to safeguard your personal information, including:

• SSL encryption to secure transactions.

• Limited access to personal data, restricted to authorized personnel only.

• Regular monitoring of our systems to protect against breaches.

Although we take precautions, no method of data transmission over the internet is completely secure.

7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law.

• Order Information: Retained for up to 7 years to comply with tax and accounting regulations.

• Browsing Data: Retained for up to 30 days for analytics purposes.

• Marketing Data: Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.

8. Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

9. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us to have it removed.

10. Legal Compliance for Specific Regions
If you are a resident of the European Union (EU), California, or other regions with specific privacy laws, you may have additional rights under applicable regulations, such as:

• GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation): Provides rights to EU residents, including data portability and objection to data processing.

• CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act): Provides California residents with rights such as requesting data disclosure or deletion.

For more details or to exercise these rights, please contact us at westcoastsharkteeth@gmail.com.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. Updates will be posted on this page, and the "Last Updated" date will be revised.

12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us:
Email: westcoastsharkteeth@gmail.com

Last Updated: [5/31/25]