Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for WandererCart.com

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Welcome to WandererCart.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”). Your privacy is critically important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our ecommerce website, make a purchase, or interact with our services. By using WandererCart.com, you agree to the terms outlined below.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide and improve our services:

a. Personal Information You Provide:

Contact Details: Name, email address, phone number, shipping/billing address.
Account Data: Username, password (stored securely), profile preferences.
Payment Information: Credit/debit card details (processed via secure third-party gateways like Stripe/PayPal; we do not store full card numbers).
Order Details: Purchase history, product selections, returns/exchanges.
Communications: Messages via contact forms, email, or chat support.

b. Automatically Collected Information:

Device & Usage Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, referring URLs, and interaction patterns (via cookies and similar technologies).
Location Data: Approximate location derived from your IP address (to calculate taxes/shipping).

c. Third-Party Sources:

Information from payment processors, social media platforms (if you link accounts), or advertising partners.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

Process orders, payments, and delivery (sharing addresses with carriers like USPS/FedEx).
Create/manage your account and provide customer support.
Send transactional emails (order confirmations, shipping updates) and promotional offers (with your consent).
Improve our website, products, and marketing through analytics (e.g., Google Analytics).
Prevent fraud and comply with legal obligations.

3. How We Share Your Information

We never sell your data. Limited sharing occurs with:

Service Providers: Payment gateways (Stripe, PayPal), shipping carriers, IT/cloud storage, and marketing tools.
Legal Compliance: If required by law (e.g., court orders, tax authorities).
Business Transfers: In mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales (customers notified).

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to:

Remember cart items, login sessions, and preferences.
Analyze traffic via tools like Google Analytics (opt-out via browser settings).
Deliver targeted ads (e.g., Facebook Pixel). Manage preferences via our Cookie Banner or browser controls.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard measures:

SSL encryption for data transmission.
PCI-DSS compliance for payments.
Regular security audits and restricted staff access.
Note: No internet transmission is 100% secure—we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), you may:

Access, correct, or delete your personal data.
Withdraw consent for marketing emails (via “unsubscribe” links).
Object to data processing or request data portability.
Contact us at [email protected] to exercise these rights.

7. Children’s Privacy

WandererCart.com does not target users under 16. We do not knowingly collect their data. Contact us if you believe a child has provided information.

8. International Transfers

Data may be processed outside your country (e.g., U.S.-based servers). We ensure safeguards (e.g., standard contractual clauses) for cross-border transfers.