Privacy Policy

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Welcome to Kiteboarding Shop (“we,” “us,” or “our”). We’re committed to protecting your privacy while providing top-quality kiteboarding equipment to riders worldwide. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website cheapkiteboard.com or make a purchase from us.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that helps us deliver your kiteboarding gear and improve your shopping experience:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, shipping address, phone number, and payment details when you place an order for hydrofoils, kites, or other equipment.
• Transaction Data: Details about purchases of kiteboarding packages, boards, or accessories, including payment method (Visa, MasterCard, JCB, PayPal).
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and how you interact with our website (especially when browsing foil boards or comparing kite models).
• Communication Data: Emails or messages sent to our rider support team regarding equipment questions or order issues.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your data helps us fuel your kiteboarding adventures:

• Process orders for hydrofoil components, kiteboarding kites, and complete packages
• Provide global shipping to your location (excluding certain Asian and remote areas)
• Offer secure payment processing through our trusted partners (Visa, MasterCard, JCB, PayPal)
• Respond to inquiries about foil boards, harnesses, or other gear
• Improve our website experience for mobile users checking specs between sessions
• Send order confirmations and shipping updates (we never spam)

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We respect your privacy like we respect the wind:

• Payment Processors: Share necessary transaction details with Visa, MasterCard, JCB, or PayPal to complete your purchase securely.
• Shipping Partners: Provide address information to deliver your kiteboarding equipment worldwide.
• Legal Requirements: May disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights.
• Never: Sell your data to third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Data Storage and Security

We protect your data like premium kiteboarding gear:

• All transactions encrypted with industry-standard SSL technology
• Payment details are never stored on our servers after processing
• Data stored in secure facilities with limited access
• Regular security assessments of our systems

5. Your Rights

You control your data like you control your kite:

• Access: Request details of personal information we hold
• Correction: Update inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request removal of personal data (subject to legal requirements)
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from non-essential communications
• To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for processing orders of hydrofoils or kiteboarding packages
• Performance Cookies: Help us improve how our website works for customers worldwide
• Functional Cookies: Remember preferences like currency or language settings
• You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings

7. International Data Transfers

As we serve kiteboarders globally (except certain regions), your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your own. We ensure all transfers comply with applicable data protection laws.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website and kiteboarding equipment are not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy as our shop evolves. The latest version will always be posted here with the effective date.