Privacy Policy for Acme Knife Co.

1. Introduction

Acme Knife Co. is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website or place orders online. By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Place an order (e.g., name, email address, phone number, billing and shipping address, payment details).
• Contact us (e.g., email address, phone number).

Non-Personal Information

We automatically collect certain non-personal information, including:

• IP address, browser type, and operating system.
• Website usage data through cookies and similar technologies.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To process and fulfill your orders, including payment transactions.
• To provide customer support and respond to inquiries.
• To send updates, promotions, and marketing materials (if you have opted in).
• To analyze website performance and improve user experience.

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with:

• Payment Processors: To securely process payments, we work with trusted providers such as Stripe. Please refer to Stripe's Privacy Policy for more details. We only share the information necessary to complete your transactions.
• Service Providers: Such as hosting, database, and analytics tools to improve our website’s functionality. Any shared information is limited to what is required for the services they provide.
• Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our legal rights.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal obligations. Non-personal data may be retained indefinitely for analytics purposes.

6. Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption during transactions.
• Secure servers and restricted access.

Despite these measures, no system can guarantee absolute security.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to enhance functionality and improve user experience. Cookies may collect information about your:

• Browsing preferences.
• Pages visited and actions taken on our site.
• Information about items added to your cart, such as product details, quantities, and preferences, to facilitate smooth checkout and accurate order processing.

You can disable cookies through your browser settings; however, doing so may impact your experience on our site, as certain essential cookies, such as those for cart functionality, are necessary for processing your orders and ensuring a smooth checkout experience.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Request corrections or deletions of your data.
• Opt out of marketing communications.

To exercise these rights, please contact us.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for individuals under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware of such data, we will delete it promptly.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated date. Continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:

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