Privacy Policy

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Welcome to SummerStyleShoes.com (“we”, “us”, or “our”). At SummerStyleShoes, we’re committed to protecting your privacy while providing you with premium footwear from around the world. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

1. Information We Collect

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

• Personal Information: When you make a purchase, we collect your name, email address, shipping address, payment information (processed securely through our payment processors), and phone number (optional for shipping updates).
• Device Information: We automatically collect certain information about the device you use to access our site, including IP address, browser type, and operating system.
• Usage Data: We gather information about how you interact with our website, including pages visited, products viewed, and time spent on site.
• Cookies and Tracking Data: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your shopping experience (see Section 5 for details).

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information helps us provide a seamless shopping experience:

• Process and fulfill your orders for our globally-inspired sandals, sneakers, and casual shoes
• Communicate with you about orders, products, and promotions
• Improve our website and product offerings based on customer preferences
• Prevent fraud and enhance security (including manual order reviews by our Berkeley-based team)
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our policies

3. Sharing and Disclosure

We value your trust and only share information when necessary:

• Service Providers: We share information with trusted third parties who assist with payment processing (Visa, MasterCard, JCB, PayPal), shipping, and website operations.
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and safety.
• 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-party marketers.

4. Data Storage and Security

Your security is our priority:

• We implement industry-standard 256-bit SSL encryption for all transactions
• Payment details are processed securely through our payment partners – we never store complete card information on our servers
• Data is stored on secure servers with limited access
• While we implement robust security measures, no internet transmission is 100% secure

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance your shopping experience:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for site functionality (e.g., shopping cart)
• Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
• Marketing Cookies: Allow us to show relevant product recommendations

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings, though this may affect site functionality.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data we hold
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal requirements
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

7. International Data Transfers

As a global retailer (serving most regions except some Asian and remote areas), your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for these transfers.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The “Last Updated” date at the top indicates when revisions were made. We encourage you to review this policy occasionally.