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Welcome to Carhar Clothing Shop (“we,” “us,” or “our”). As a family-focused apparel retailer based in Washington, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website carharclothing.com or make a purchase from us.

1. Information We Collect

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

  • Personal Information: When you make a purchase or create an account, we collect your name, email address, shipping address, billing address, phone number, and payment information.
  • Transaction Information: Details about purchases you make through our site, including products ordered, payment method, and order history.
  • Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device information, and website usage data.
  • Communication Data: Records of your communications with us via email or customer service channels.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To process and fulfill your orders for our quality apparel products
  • To provide customer support and respond to your inquiries
  • To improve our website, products, and services
  • To send you important account and order-related communications
  • To detect and prevent fraud and enhance payment security
  • To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We value your privacy and only share your information in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We share information with trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, processing payments (such as PayPal and card processors), shipping orders, and providing marketing services.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, customer information may be transferred as part of the transaction.

We never sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Data Storage and Security

As a security-conscious family apparel retailer, we implement robust measures to protect your information:

  • All transactions are protected by 256-bit SSL encryption
  • We are PCI-DSS compliant, meeting the highest industry standards for payment security
  • We never store complete payment details on our servers
  • Regular security audits of our systems
  • Fraud detection monitoring on all orders

While we implement these security measures, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have certain rights regarding your personal information:

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

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

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your shopping experience:

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly, including shopping cart and checkout processes.
  • Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our site to improve performance.
  • Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings for future visits.
  • Marketing Cookies: Used to show relevant ads on other websites.

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

7. International Data Transfers

As we serve customers globally (excluding certain Asian and remote regions), 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

While we sell children’s apparel, our website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on our website with an updated effective date.

10. Contact Us

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

Carhar Clothing Shop
1906 Simpson Street
Washington, US 61571
Email: [email protected]