Privacy Policy

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At Boot Haven Shop, your privacy is as important to us as the durability of our boots. We are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us, just as our boots protect you from the elements and workplace hazards. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your information when you visit www.ruggedbootsshop.com.

By using our website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with the data practices described, you should not use our website.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that helps us provide you with a seamless and secure shopping experience for our Men’s Snake Proof Boots, Men’s Winter Insulated Boots, Women’s Steel Toe Work Boots, and Western Gifts.

Personal Information: When you make a purchase or create an account, we collect information such as:

• Your name
• Shipping and billing address
• Email address
• Phone number
• Payment information (e.g., credit card details processed securely via our partners; we do not store full card details)

Automatically Collected Information: When you visit our site, we may collect:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Operating system
• Referring URLs
• Pages you viewed on our site
• Time spent on our site

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Process your orders and send you order confirmations
• Deliver products and services (e.g., shipping your rugged boots)
• Communicate with you about orders, products, services, and promotional offers
• Improve our website and your shopping experience
• Protect against fraud and ensure security
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We value your trust and do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Trusted partners who assist in operating our website, processing payments (e.g., Visa, MasterCard, JCB, PayPal), shipping orders, and marketing. These parties are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential and use it only for the purposes we specify.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, or legal process, such as a court order or subpoena.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets.

As we serve customers globally (excluding Asia and certain remote areas), your information may be processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate.

4. Data Storage and Security

We implement robust security measures designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. All transactions on our website are encrypted using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) technology. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

5. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: You can update or correct inaccuracies in your personal information.
• Deletion: You can request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
• Opt-Out: You can opt-out of marketing communications by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences, understand how you use our site, and serve relevant advertisements.

Types of Cookies We Use:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function, such as enabling you to add items to your cart and complete purchases.
• Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website, allowing us to improve its functionality.
• Targeting Cookies: Used to deliver ads relevant to your interests and to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our website.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Thank you for trusting Boot Haven Shop. We’re here to support you in every step you take.