Effective Date: 06/01/2025
Castaway Shades is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, castawayshades.com, purchase our sunglasses, or otherwise interact with us.
Please read this policy carefully. By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal and non-personal information in several ways:
a. Personal Information
When you make a purchase or contact us, we may collect:

• Name

• Shipping and billing addresses

• Email address

• Phone number

• Payment information (processed securely via third-party providers)

b. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may collect:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Device information

• Pages viewed

• Time spent on our website

• Referral URLs

We may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:

• Process and fulfill your orders

• Provide customer support

• Improve our website and product offerings

• Communicate with you (e.g., promotions, order updates)

• Prevent fraud and enhance security

• Comply with legal obligations

3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with:

• Service providers (e.g., payment processors, shipping carriers)

• Marketing platforms (to send offers or updates you’ve opted into)

• Legal authorities when required by law or to protect our rights

All third-party services we use are contractually obligated to protect your data.
4. Your Choices
You have the right to:

• Access and correct your personal information

• Opt out of marketing emails (via the unsubscribe link)

• Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal requirements)

To make a request, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email].
5. Data Security
We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We encourage you to use strong passwords and secure your accounts.
6. Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are not intended for children under 13 (or 16 where applicable). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
7. International Users
If you are accessing our site from outside [Your Country], please note that your data may be transferred to and stored in our servers located in [Your Country].
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date." Your continued use of our website after changes constitutes your acceptance.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at:
Castaway Shades
Email:
Phone: +1214-929-1906

Having said that, a privacy policy is a statement that discloses some or all of the ways a website collects, uses, discloses, processes, and manages the data of its visitors and customers. It usually also includes a statement regarding the website’s commitment to protecting its visitors’ or customers’ privacy, and an explanation about the different mechanisms the website is implementing in order to protect privacy. 

 

Different jurisdictions have different legal obligations of what must be included in a Privacy Policy. You are responsible to make sure you are following the relevant legislation to your activities and location.

Generally speaking, a Privacy Policy often addresses these types of issues: the types of information the website is collecting and the manner in which it collects the data; an explanation about why is the website collecting these types of information; what are the website’s practices on sharing the information with third parties; ways in which your visitors an customers can exercise their rights according to the relevant privacy legislation; the specific practices regarding minors’ data collection; and much much more. 

To learn more about this, check out our article “Creating a Privacy Policy”.

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