Privacy Policy - Tampa Bay Customs

Your privacy matters to Tampa Bay Customs. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit tampabaycustoms.com.

1. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information to provide and improve our services:

Personal Identifiers:
Name
Email address
Phone number
Shipping and billing addresses
Payment Information:
Processed by secure third-party payment gateways (e.g., credit card details, PayPal account information). We do not directly store sensitive payment card data.
Usage Data:
Your device's Internet Protocol (IP) address
Browser type and version
Pages visited on our site
Time and date of your visit
Time spent on those pages
Referring website addresses
Communication Data:
Content of emails, messages, or other communications you send to us.

We use the collected data for specific purposes:

Our website uses cookies:

What are cookies?
Small data files stored on your device.
Purpose:
To make our website function efficiently (e.g., remember items in your cart).
To understand how you use our site (e.g., which pages are most popular).
To personalize your experience.
Your Choices:
You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent.
Note that some parts of our site may not function correctly without cookies.

We utilize trusted third-party services:

Payment Processors:
Handle all payment transactions securely (e.g., Stripe, PayPal).
They have their own privacy policies governing your payment data.
Analytics Providers:
Help us understand website usage (e.g., Google Analytics).
Data is typically anonymized or aggregated.
Shipping Carriers:
Receive necessary shipping information to deliver your orders (e.g., UPS, FedEx).
Social Media:
Links to social media platforms are provided; your interaction with them is governed by their respective privacy policies.

We share your information only when necessary:

With Service Providers:
To perform functions on our behalf (e.g., payment processing, shipping, web hosting).
For Legal Reasons:
If required by law or subpoena.
To protect the rights, property, or safety of Tampa Bay Customs, our users, or others.
Business Transfers:
In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred.
With Your Consent:
When you explicitly allow us to share your information for specific purposes.

We take measures to protect your data:

Encryption:
Using Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology for data transmission.
Access Control:
Limiting access to your personal data to authorized personnel.
Regular Updates:
Maintaining up-to-date security practices and software.
No method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We strive for commercial best practices but cannot guarantee absolute security.

You have rights regarding your data:

Access:
Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Correction:
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Deletion:
Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
Objection:
Object to the processing of your data for certain purposes (e.g., direct marketing).
Withdraw Consent:
Withdraw your consent at any time where we rely on it for processing.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.

Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13.

For any questions about this Privacy Policy:

Last Updated: October 26, 2023