01 Information We Collect
Personal Information
When you use our contact forms or register for an account, we may collect:
- Name and contact details (email address, phone number, WhatsApp)
- Business information (store URL, business type, sales volume)
- Communication records (inquiries, support tickets, chat history)
- Billing information (billing address, payment method details)
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we automatically collect:
- Device information (IP address, browser type, operating system)
- Usage data (pages visited, time spent, click patterns)
- Location data (general geographic location based on IP)
- Cookies and similar technologies (see Cookies section below)
Note: We do not collect or store sensitive financial information like credit card numbers. All payments are processed through secure third-party payment processors (Stripe/PayPal).
02 How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
| Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|
| Processing dropshipping orders and fulfillment | Contract performance |
| Communicating about orders and account status | Legitimate interest |
| Sending product catalogs and pricing updates | Consent |
| Improving website functionality and user experience | Legitimate interest |
| Complying with legal obligations (tax, customs) | Legal requirement |
03 Data Sharing & Third Parties
We do not sell your personal information. We only share data with:
Service Providers
- Shipping carriers (USPS, UPS, FedEx) - for delivery of orders
- Payment processors (Stripe, PayPal) - for secure payment handling
- Email service providers (SendGrid, Mailchimp) - for order confirmations and newsletters
- Hosting providers (Hostinger) - for website infrastructure
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental regulation, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or the public.
04 Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. These include:
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality (login, shopping cart)
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our site (Google Analytics)
- Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track their performance
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences (language, region)
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may limit your ability to use some features of our website.
05 Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data:
- SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission (HTTPS)
- Secure servers with firewalls and intrusion detection systems
- Access controls - only authorized personnel can access personal data
- Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
- Data minimization - we only collect data necessary for specific purposes
Despite our efforts, no internet transmission is completely secure. We encourage you to use strong passwords and keep your account credentials confidential.
06 Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
For U.S. Residents (CCPA/CPRA)
- Right to Know: Request disclosure of personal information we collect
- Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
- Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of sale of personal information (we do not sell data)
- Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights
For EU/UK Residents (GDPR)
- Right to Access: Obtain a copy of your personal data
- Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("Right to be Forgotten")
- Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
- Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact section below. We will respond to verified requests within 45 days.
07 Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy:
- Account information: Retained while your account is active; deleted 2 years after account closure
- Order and transaction records: Retained for 7 years (tax and legal compliance)
- Communication records: Retained for 3 years for customer service purposes
- Marketing preferences: Retained until you unsubscribe or delete your account
When we no longer need your data, we will securely delete or anonymize it in accordance with our data retention policies.
08 Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under 18 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information immediately.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
09 Changes to This 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 this page with a revised "Last Updated" date
- Sending an email notification to the address associated with your account
- Displaying a prominent notice on our website
Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
10 Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
TOP KNIVES LLC
Email: yara@top-knives.com
WhatsApp: +86 180 2388 5060
Address: Colorado, USA (Primary Warehouse)
For data protection inquiries, please include "Privacy Request" in the subject line of your email. We will make every effort to respond to your inquiry within 48 hours.
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