Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 2023

At Standrews Links Officials Store, we recognize that our discerning customers value both premium quality and the highest standards of privacy protection. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, protect, and manage your personal information in alignment with global privacy standards and regulations including GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable data protection laws.

1. Information We Collect

To provide you with our sophisticated shopping experience and premium fashion collections, we collect the following types of information:

Personal Information

• Identity Data: Name, title, gender, date of birth
• Contact Data: Billing and shipping addresses, email address, telephone numbers
• Financial Data: Payment card details (processed securely through our payment partners), transaction history
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type and version, time zone setting, browser plug-in types, operating system
• Profile Data: Username and password, purchases or orders, preferences, feedback
• Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, products, and services
• Marketing Data: Your preferences in receiving marketing from us and our third parties

Automatically Collected Information

Like most sophisticated e-commerce platforms, we automatically collect technical information through cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and improve our services.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information with the same care and precision that we apply to curating our fashion collections:

Core Business Operations

• Process and fulfill your orders for our premium apparel including activewear, blazers, dresses, and ski accessories
• Manage your account and provide customer support tailored to our sophisticated clientele
• Process payments and prevent fraudulent transactions using bank-level security measures
• Arrange worldwide shipping to your location (excluding some Asian countries and remote areas)

Customer Experience Enhancement

• Personalize your shopping experience based on your preferences and browsing behavior
• Recommend products that match your style and previous purchases
• Notify you about new seasonal collections, special offers, and fashion updates
• Improve our website functionality and product offerings

Legal Compliance

• Comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements
• Protect our rights, property, and safety, and that of our customers
• Prevent fraud and enhance security across our platform

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We treat your personal information with the same discretion our customers expect from a premium fashion retailer:

Service Providers

We engage trusted third-party service providers to perform functions including:

• Payment processing through industry-leading payment gateways
• Order fulfillment and worldwide shipping services
• Website analytics and performance monitoring
• Marketing and advertising services (with appropriate consent)
• Customer service and support operations

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by law, court order, or governmental regulations, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights or comply with judicial proceedings.

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your personal information may be transferred to the new entity, subject to the same privacy protections.

4. International Data Transfers

As a global retailer serving customers worldwide (excluding some Asian countries and remote areas), your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence. We ensure all such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information.

5. Data Storage and Security

We implement robust security measures that reflect the premium nature of our brand and the expectations of our security-conscious customers:

Storage Practices

• Financial information is never stored on our servers
• Personal data is stored only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy
• We implement data retention policies that comply with legal requirements

Security Measures

• Bank-Level Encryption: All transactions protected with 256-bit SSL encryption
• Secure Payment Gateways: Partnership with industry-leading payment processors
• Regular Security Audits: Continuous monitoring and improvement of our security practices
• Fraud Monitoring: 24/7 systems that monitor for suspicious activity
• Access Controls: Strict limitations on employee access to personal information

6. Your Rights and Choices

We respect your control over your personal information and provide the following rights:

Access and Control

• Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal information under certain circumstances
• Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your personal information
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your information in a structured, machine-readable format
• Right to Object: Object to certain types of processing, including direct marketing

Marketing Preferences

You can manage your marketing preferences at any time by:

• Using the unsubscribe link in our marketing emails
• Adjusting your account settings on our website
• Contacting our customer service team directly

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience:

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality and security
• Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
• Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
• Targeting Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertising and marketing content

Cookie Management

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website and your shopping experience.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, and other factors. We will notify you of any material changes through our website or other communication channels and update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy.

10. Contact Us

Thank you for trusting Standrews Links Officials Store with your personal information. We are committed to protecting your privacy with the same excellence we bring to our premium fashion collections.