Privacy Policy for ThePointedHat.net

At The Pointed Hat (“we”, “our”, or “us”), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our online store and make purchases using PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Wallet, and WooCommerce. By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you visit our online store:

• Personal Identification Information: This includes your name, email address, phone number, billing address, shipping address, and payment details.
• Payment Information: If you make a purchase, we collect payment information such as credit card details and billing address. For payments made through PayPal, Apple Pay, or Google Wallet, we may collect transaction data, but we do not store sensitive payment information such as full credit card numbers.
• Non-Personal Information: We may also collect non-identifiable information, such as browsing data, IP addresses, device information, and other data related to how you use our website.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To process and complete your orders
• To provide customer support and respond to inquiries
• To send order confirmations, shipping updates, and promotional emails (if you have opted-in)
• To improve our website and services based on your feedback and usage
• To comply with legal obligations and prevent fraud

3. Payment Methods

We use third-party payment processors (PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Wallet) to handle transactions securely. When you make a payment, these services collect and process your payment information. Please refer to the respective privacy policies of PayPal, Apple Pay, and Google Wallet for information on how they handle your payment data.

• PayPal: PayPal may collect and store your payment information in accordance with their privacy policy. We do not have access to your full payment information, only transaction details.
• Apple Pay: Apple Pay uses encrypted technology to handle your payment details. For further details, please review Apple’s privacy policy.
• Google Wallet: Google Wallet may collect, store, and process your payment information. You can find their privacy policy here for more details.

4. Data Security

We use reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of data transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties except in the following circumstances:

• With third-party service providers who assist in the operation of our website (such as WooCommerce, payment processors like PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Wallet, and email marketing platforms). These providers are obligated to maintain the confidentiality of your information.
• If required by law, legal process, or regulatory requirements.

6. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and improve your shopping experience. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect certain functionalities on the website.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request the deletion of your personal information, subject to legal or contractual restrictions
• Withdraw your consent for marketing communications at any time by following the opt-out instructions in the email or contacting us directly

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before submitting any personal information.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child, we will take steps to delete that information.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us by clicking here.