Privacy Policy

Last Updated: [Insert Date]

Welcome to Pelican Sales Store (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We’re committed to protecting your privacy as you shop for your water adventure gear. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website buykayakssales.com.

1. Information We Collect

To provide you with the best shopping experience for kayaks, paddle boards, and water sports equipment, we collect:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, shipping address, phone number, and payment details when you make a purchase
• Transaction Data: Purchase history, products viewed, and order details
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and cookies
• Usage Data: How you navigate our site, pages visited, and interaction with our content
• Communication Data: Any correspondence with our customer service team

2. How We Use Your Information

Your data helps us deliver smooth waters for your shopping experience:

• Process and fulfill your orders for water sports equipment
• Provide customer support for your adventure gear needs
• Improve our website and product offerings
• Send order confirmations and shipping updates
• Detect and prevent fraud to keep your payments secure
• Personalize your shopping experience with relevant products
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We only share your information when necessary to complete your adventure:

• Payment Processors: To securely complete transactions (Visa, MasterCard, JCB, PayPal)
• Shipping Providers: To deliver your water gear to your doorstep
• Service Providers: Companies that help us operate our business (website hosting, analytics)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights

We never sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

4. International Data Transfers

As we serve customers globally (excluding certain 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.

5. Data Storage and Security

We protect your information with the same care we’d want for our own adventure gear:

• SSL encryption for all data transmissions
• PCI-DSS compliant payment processing
• Regular security assessments of our systems
• Limited access to personal data within our organization
• Secure storage with reputable cloud providers

While we implement strong security measures, no system is 100% secure. We encourage you to use strong passwords and protect your login information.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have control over your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data, subject to legal requirements
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Restriction: Limit how we use your data
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service

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

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Like a paddle helps navigate the waters, cookies help improve your experience:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality and checkout process
• Performance Cookies: Help us understand how adventurers use our site
• Marketing Cookies: Show relevant products for your water adventures

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our water sports gear is for adventurers of appropriate age. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 16. If we become aware of such collection, we will take steps to delete the information.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy as our business evolves. Significant changes will be communicated through our website or email. The “Last Updated” date at the top indicates when revisions were made.

10. Contact Us

Thank you for trusting Pelican Sales Store with your water adventure needs. We’re committed to protecting your privacy as you explore the waters with our gear.