Privacy Policy

Last Updated: [Insert Date]

Welcome to Baseball Bargains (“we,” “us,” or “our”). 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 baseball-bargains.com (the “Site”).

1. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information to provide and improve our services to you:

• Personal Information: When you make a purchase or create an account, we collect your name, email address, shipping address, payment information (processed securely through our payment processors), and phone number.
• Transaction Information: Details about purchases you make through our Site, including products ordered, payment method, and order history.
• Device and Usage Information: We automatically collect information about your device and how you interact with our Site, including IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages viewed.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze Site traffic (see Section 6 for details).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To process and fulfill your orders for baseball equipment and apparel
• To communicate with you about your orders, account, or customer service inquiries
• To improve our Site, products, and customer service
• To prevent fraud and enhance the security of our Site
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our policies
• For marketing purposes (with your consent where required by law)

3. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With third-party vendors who help us operate our business (e.g., payment processors, shipping carriers, IT services). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights, such as responding to subpoenas or legal processes.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, where customer information may be transferred as a business asset.
• With Your Consent: For any other purpose disclosed to you when you provide the information.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:

• Military-grade SSL encryption for all data transmissions
• PCI-compliant payment processing (we do not store full credit card details)
• Secure servers with restricted access
• Regular security assessments and updates

While we strive to protect your information, no electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. We encourage you to use strong passwords and protect your login credentials.

5. Your Rights and Choices

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

• Access and Correction: You may review and update your account information by logging into your account.
• Deletion: You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements.
• Opt-Out: You may opt out of marketing communications by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails.
• Data Portability: You may request a copy of your personal data in a structured format.
• Restriction/Objection: You may object to or request restriction of certain processing activities.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and login information
• Analyze Site traffic and usage patterns
• Deliver targeted advertisements (with your consent where required)
• Improve Site functionality and performance

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain Site features.

7. International Data Transfers

As we serve customers worldwide (excluding some 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 for these transfers.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under 13 (or 16 in some jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware of such collection, we will take steps to delete the information.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The “Last Updated” date at the top will indicate when changes were made. Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.