Privacy Policy

Last Updated: April 21, 2025

Tariff Dodger Outfitters ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website www.tariffdodger.com (the "Website"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in compliance with applicable U.S. laws, including but not limited to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and other state privacy laws.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that identifies, relates to, describes, or could reasonably be linked to you ("Personal Information"). The types of Personal Information we may collect include:

a. Information You Provide Directly

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, billing address, and shipping address when you create an account, place an order, or contact customer support.

  • Payment Information: Credit card details, billing information, or other payment method details processed through our secure third-party payment processors.

  • Account Information: Username, password, and preferences when you create an account on our Website.

  • Communications: Information you provide when you contact us via email, phone, or through our Website’s contact forms or customer service channels.

b. Information Collected Automatically

  • Usage Information: Pages visited, time spent on the Website, clicks, and other interactions with our Website.

  • Device and Browser Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device type, and other technical information collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies.

  • Location Information: Approximate location based on your IP address to comply with tax regulations or customize your shopping experience (e.g., currency or shipping options).

  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, pixel tags, and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze Website performance, and deliver personalized advertisements. Cookies may store information such as session data, preferences, or unique identifiers.

c. Information from Third Parties

  • Analytics Providers: We may receive aggregated or anonymized data from third-party analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand Website usage trends.

  • Advertising Partners: We may receive information about your interactions with our ads on third-party platforms to measure ad performance.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your Personal Information for the following purposes:

  • To Provide and Improve Our Services: Process orders, manage your account, provide customer support, and enhance the functionality of our Website.

  • To Personalize Your Experience: Tailor content, product recommendations, and promotions based on your preferences and browsing history.

  • To Communicate with You: Send order confirmations, shipping updates, promotional emails (with your consent), and responses to your inquiries.

  • For Marketing and Advertising: Deliver targeted advertisements through our Website or third-party platforms and measure the effectiveness of our campaigns.

  • For Security and Fraud Prevention: Detect and prevent fraudulent transactions, protect the security of our Website, and comply with legal obligations.

  • For Legal and Compliance Purposes: Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes, including tax reporting and responding to lawful requests from authorities.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your Personal Information to third parties. However, we may share your Personal Information in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We share information with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processors, shipping companies, email service providers, and analytics providers. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.

  • Advertising Partners: We may share limited information (e.g., hashed identifiers or device information) with advertising partners to deliver personalized ads on our behalf.

  • Legal Compliance: We may disclose information to comply with legal obligations, respond to subpoenas, or protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our customers or others.

  • Business Transfers: If Tariff Dodger Outfitters is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your Personal Information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and collect information about how you use our Website. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent tool (if applicable). Types of cookies we use include:

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Website to function, such as maintaining your session or processing transactions.

  • Performance Cookies: Collect information about how you use the Website to improve its performance.

  • Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver personalized advertisements and track ad performance.

You can opt out of non-essential cookies through our cookie consent tool or by adjusting your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Website.

5. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your state of residence, you may have specific privacy rights under laws such as the CCPA/CPRA. These rights may include:

  • Right to Know: Request information about the Personal Information we collect, use, disclose, or sell.

  • Right to Delete: Request the deletion of your Personal Information, subject to certain exceptions.

  • Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale or sharing of your Personal Information for targeted advertising. Note: We do not sell Personal Information, but we may share it with advertising partners for targeted ads, which may be considered "sharing" under some laws.

  • Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate Personal Information.

  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at [insert contact email] or [insert phone number]. We will verify your identity before processing your request, which may require providing additional information. You may also authorize an agent to submit a request on your behalf, subject to verification.

6. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us at [insert contact email].

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your Personal Information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include encryption, secure socket layer (SSL) technology, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We retain Personal Information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, or enforce our agreements. For example, we retain order information for tax and accounting purposes as required by law.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. International Users

Our Website is operated in the United States and is subject to U.S. law. If you access our Website from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where our servers are located. By using our Website, you consent to this transfer and processing.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our Website or by other means, such as email, if required by law. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy indicates when it was