Privacy Policy

Welcome to Adventure Knife Shop (“we,” “our,” or “us”). 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 dealsknifestore.com and make purchases from our premium collection of knives including Benchmade, Boker, Hogue, Piranha, and SOG brands.

1. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information to provide and improve our services to adventurers worldwide:

Personal Information

• Contact Details: Name, email address, phone number
• Shipping Information: Physical address, shipping preferences
• Payment Information: Credit/debit card details (processed securely through our payment gateways), PayPal account information
• Account Information: Username, password (encrypted), purchase history

Technical Information

• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, referring website
• Location Data: General geographic location (country/region level) for shipping and compliance purposes

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

• Order Processing: To process and fulfill your knife purchases, including payment processing and shipping
• Customer Service: To provide support from our Minneapolis-based team and respond to your inquiries
• Security: To monitor and prevent fraudulent activity and protect our systems
• Personalization: To enhance your shopping experience and recommend products that match your interests
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations, including age verification for knife purchases
• Communication: To send order confirmations, shipping updates, and (with your consent) marketing communications

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We value your trust and do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

Service Providers

• Payment Processors: PayPal, credit card processors (Visa, MasterCard, JCB) to securely handle transactions
• Shipping Partners: Logistics companies to deliver your orders worldwide
• Technical Support: IT service providers who help maintain our website and systems

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental regulation, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4. Data Storage and Security

Your security is our priority, and we implement robust measures to protect your data:

Storage Locations

Your data is stored on secure servers located in the United States, with appropriate safeguards for international data transfers.

Security Measures

• Bank-Level Encryption: All data transmissions are protected with 256-bit SSL encryption
• PCI Compliance: We maintain strict compliance with Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards
• Limited Data Retention: We store your payment information only as long as necessary to complete transactions
• Server Security: Your payment information is never stored on our servers – it’s processed directly by our secure payment partners
• Regular Monitoring: Advanced systems continuously monitor for suspicious activity

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal requirements
• Objection: Object to processing of your personal information
• Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider
• Marketing Preferences: Opt-out of marketing communications at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the “Contact Us” section below.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience:

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality and secure checkout process
• Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
• Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
• Advertising Cookies: (Optional) Used to deliver relevant advertisements

Your Cookie Choices

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling essential cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website, including the shopping cart and secure checkout.

Third-Party Tracking

We may use third-party services (such as Google Analytics) that use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about our website usage. These services have their own privacy policies governing their use of information.

7. International Data Transfers

As an international retailer serving adventurers across the globe (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 to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website and knife products are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

9. 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 any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new “Last Updated” date.

10. Contact Us

Thank you for trusting Adventure Knife Shop with your outdoor equipment needs. We’re committed to protecting your privacy as you gear up for your next adventure.