Last Updated: October 28, 2024

1. Introduction

Welcome to Bootitems.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy informs you about how we handle your personal data when you visit our website and tells you about your privacy rights and legal protections.

2. Important Information and Who We Are

2.1 Contact Details

2.2 Data Protection Officer

For questions about this privacy policy or our privacy practices, contact our Data Protection Officer at [email protected].

3. The Data We Collect

We may collect, use, store, and transfer different kinds of personal data about you:

3.1 Data Categories

  • Identity Data: Name, username
  • Contact Data: Email address, telephone numbers
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information
  • Usage Data: How you use our website
  • Marketing Data: Your preferences in receiving marketing

3.2 Special Categories

We do not collect any Special Categories of Personal Data (race, ethnicity, religious beliefs, etc.).

4. How We Collect Your Data

We use different methods to collect data, including:

  • Direct interactions (forms, correspondence)
  • Automated technologies (cookies, server logs)
  • Third parties (analytics providers, advertising networks)

5. How We Use Your Data

5.1 Lawful Bases

We only process your data when we have a legal basis to do so:

  • Consent
  • Contract performance
  • Legal obligations
  • Legitimate interests

5.2 Common Uses

  • Providing our services
  • Managing your account
  • Sending newsletters (with consent)
  • Improving our website
  • Marketing communications (with opt-in)

6. Data Sharing and Transfers

6.1 Third-Party Service Providers

We may share your data with:

  • IT service providers
  • Analytics providers
  • Marketing services

6.2 International Transfers

When we transfer data outside the EU/EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to prevent unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of data.

8. Data Retention

We keep your data only as long as necessary for the purposes we collected it for, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

9. Your Legal Rights

Under various privacy laws, you have rights regarding your personal data:

9.1 GDPR Rights (EU)

  • Right to access
  • Right to rectification
  • Right to erasure
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object
  • Rights regarding automated decision-making

9.2 CCPA Rights (California)

  • Right to know
  • Right to delete
  • Right to opt-out of sale
  • Right to non-discrimination

10. Cookie Policy

10.1 What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device to collect standard internet log information and visitor behavior information.

10.2 How We Use Cookies

  • Essential cookies
  • Functionality cookies
  • Analytical/performance cookies
  • Targeting cookies

10.3 Cookie Control

You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies or to alert you when websites set or access cookies.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

13. California Privacy Rights

California residents have additional rights under CCPA:

  • Right to know what personal information is collected
  • Right to know whether personal information is sold or disclosed
  • Right to say no to the sale of personal information
  • Right to access personal information
  • Right to equal service and price

14. Contact Us

For any questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at:

15. Complaints

You have the right to make a complaint to your local supervisory authority:

  • EU residents: Your national data protection authority
  • US residents: Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

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