Privacy Policy

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At Outdoor Equipment (“we”, “us”, or “our”), operating at sportsgear-out.com, we respect your privacy as much as we respect the wilderness. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website dedicated to bushcraft, survival gear, and outdoor essentials.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide better services to all our adventurers:

• Personal Information: When you create an account, place an order, or contact us, we collect details like your name, email address, shipping address, payment information, and phone number.
• Transaction Data: Details about purchases of our bushcraft knives, backpacks, emergency kits, and other outdoor gear.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, device information, and browsing behavior on our site.
• Communications: Records of your correspondence with our survival-ready support team.

2. How We Use Your Information

Like a well-packed survival kit, every piece of data has its purpose:

• Process and fulfill orders for your bushcraft tools and expedition gear
• Provide customer support for your outdoor equipment needs
• Improve our website and product offerings based on user behavior
• Send order confirmations, shipping notifications, and service messages
• Prevent fraud and enhance the security of our wilderness community
• Comply with legal obligations regarding knife and outdoor equipment sales

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We treat your data with the same care we apply to crafting survival knives:

• Service Providers: We share necessary information with payment processors, shipping carriers (DHL, FedEx, EMS), and IT service providers to fulfill your orders globally.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law, especially regarding international knife shipments.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition, customer information may be transferred as a business asset.

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

4. International Data Transfers

As we serve adventurers worldwide (excluding certain Asian and remote regions), your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your own. We ensure all transfers comply with applicable data protection laws.

5. Data Security

We secure your data with the same reliability as our bushcraft axes:

• Enterprise-grade encryption for all transactions
• Secure servers protected by firewalls
• Regular security assessments of our systems
• Limited access to personal data within our organization

While we implement these measures, no internet transmission is 100% secure. We encourage you to use strong passwords and protect your account information.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal information
• Object to or restrict certain data processing
• Receive a copy of your data in a portable format
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise these rights regarding your outdoor gear purchases, contact us at [email protected].

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies – small data files stored on your device – to enhance your experience:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for basic functions like adding bushcraft knives to your cart.
• Performance Cookies: Help us understand how adventurers navigate our site.
• Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences for future visits.
• Advertising Cookies: Show relevant outdoor gear ads on other sites.

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may affect website functionality.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not designed for children under 16, especially given our product range includes knives and survival tools. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as our wilderness offerings evolve. Significant changes will be communicated through our website or email for active customers.

10. Contact Us

Gear up with confidence – your privacy is as important to us as your wilderness preparedness.