Privacy Policy

Ahoy, Matey! Welcome to the Pirate Costume Shop’s Privacy Policy. Here at our ship (website: piratecostumeshop.com), we value yer privacy as much as we value our hidden treasure. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect yer personal information when ye visit our website or make a purchase. By using our services, ye agree to the practices described below.

1. What Information We Collect

When ye visit our ship, we may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Identification: Name, email address, shipping address, and phone number when ye make a purchase or create an account.
• Payment Information: Credit card details (Visa, MasterCard, JCB) or PayPal account information. Rest assured, we don’t keep yer full card details on our ship.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and pages ye visit on our website.
• Communications: Any messages ye send to our support crew via email or our website.

2. How We Use Yer Information

We use yer information for the following purposes:

• To process yer orders and deliver yer pirate plunder
• To communicate with ye about yer orders, account, or queries
• To improve our website and services based on how crew members use our ship
• To prevent fraud and keep our ship secure from scallywags
• To send ye marketing messages (only if ye’ve given us permission to do so)

3. Sharing Yer Information

We don’t sell yer personal information to third parties. We may share yer information with:

• Service Providers: Trusted partners who help us with payment processing, shipping, and website operations.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights, safety, or property.
• Business Transfers: If our ship is acquired or merged with another, yer information may be transferred to the new owners.

4. Data Storage and Security

We store yer information on secure servers and use encryption technology to protect it during transmission. While we take reasonable measures to protect yer data, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We regularly review our security practices to keep yer information safe from unwanted boarders.

We retain yer personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

5. Yer Rights

As a valued member of our crew, ye have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about ye
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request deletion of yer personal information
• Object to or restrict certain processing activities
• Data portability – to receive yer data in a structured format
• Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time

To exercise these rights, contact our support crew at [email protected].

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our ship uses cookies – small text files stored on yer device – to improve yer experience. These help us remember what ye’ve added to yer cart, recognize ye when ye return, and understand how ye use our website.

We use:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for our website to function properly
• Analytical Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
• Marketing Cookies: Used to track visitors across websites to display relevant ads

Ye can control cookies through yer browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect yer experience on our website.

7. International Data Transfers

Our ship sails globally, so yer information may be processed in countries outside yer own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect yer information in accordance with this privacy policy.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If ye believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do, we’ll post the updated policy on this page and change the “Last Updated” date. We encourage ye to review this policy periodically.