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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 26, 2026

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At The Salty Depths (www.thesaltydepths.us), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal data you share with us. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, make a purchase, or communicate with us.

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1. Information We Collect

 

When you interact with our website, we collect certain information necessary to process your transactions and improve your browsing experience:

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  • Personal Identifiers: Name, shipping address, billing address, email address, and phone number.

  • Transactional Data: Details of the items you purchased, sizing selections, and custom request details.

  • Payment Information: Credit card numbers, debit card numbers, or alternative payment details. Note: All payments are securely processed by our third-party payment gateways (e.g., Shopify Payments, Stripe, PayPal). We do not store or have direct access to your full financial account numbers.

  • Technical and Usage Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and the dates/times of your visits, collected via cookies and tracking pixels.

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2. How We Use Your Information

 

We use the information we collect from you to:

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  • Process, fulfill, and ship your orders for stickers, decals, apparel, and beach gifts.

  • Manage custom and personalized order requests, proofs, and approvals.

  • Process payments and prevent fraudulent transactions.

  • Send you order confirmations, tracking details, and customer support updates.

  • Comply with state and local tax obligations, including Florida sales tax reporting.

  • Send you promotional newsletters, marketing emails, or special fundraising updates, provided you have explicitly opted in to receive them. You may opt out of marketing communications at any time.

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3. Sharing Your Information With Third Parties

 

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. We only share data with trusted third-party service providers who are essential to running our e-commerce operations:

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  • E-Commerce Platforms & Hosting: To power our online storefront.

  • Payment Processors: To securely handle authorization and billing of your payment method.

  • Shipping Carriers: (e.g., USPS, UPS, FedEx) To print shipping labels and deliver your orders from Panama City to your address.

  • Analytics & Marketing Tools: To help us understand website traffic and manage our email campaigns.

  • Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).

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4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

 

We use cookies, web beacons, and tracking pixels to enhance your experience, remember items in your shopping cart, and analyze our traffic. You can choose to set your web browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, please note that some parts of the Website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

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5. Security of Your Data

 

We implement commercially reasonable technical and organizational security measures, including Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption, to protect your personal information during transmission and storage. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

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6. Children's Privacy

 

Our website and products are not targeted to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal identifiable information from children under 13. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will delete it from our servers immediately.

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7. Your Rights and Choices

 

Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, update, or request the deletion of the personal information we hold about you. To exercise these rights, or to opt-out of marketing communications, please contact us using the details below.

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8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

 

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will become effective immediately upon being posted to the Website with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

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9. Contact Information

 

For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

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