PRIVACY STATEMENT

PRIVACY STATEMENT

 

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SECTION 1 - WHAT DO WE DO WITH YOUR INFORMATION?

 

When you purchase something from our store, as part of the buying and selling process, we collect the personal information you give us such as your name, address and email address.

When you browse our store, we also automatically receive your computer’s internet protocol (IP) address in order to provide us with information that helps us learn about your browser and operating system.

Email marketing (if applicable): With your permission, we may send you emails about our store, new products and other updates.

 

SECTION 2 - CONSENT

 

How do you get my consent?

When you provide us with personal information to complete a transaction, verify your credit card, place an order, arrange for a delivery or return a purchase, we imply that you consent to our collecting it and using it for that specific reason only.

If we ask for your personal information for a secondary reason, like marketing, we will either ask you directly for your expressed consent, or provide you with an opportunity to say no.

 

How do I withdraw my consent?

If after you opt-in, you change your mind, you may withdrawing your consent for us to contact you, for the continued collection, use or disclosure of your information, at anytime, by contacting us at Sales@MarineVinylFabric.com. or mailing us at:

www.MarineVinylFabric.com

 

 539 S Blanding Woods Rd, Saint Croix Falls Wi 54024

 

SECTION 3 - DISCLOSURE

 

We may disclose your personal information if we are required by law to do so or if you violate our Terms of Service.

 

SECTION 4 - SHOPIFY

 

Our store is hosted on Shopify Inc. They provide us with the online e-commerce platform that allows us to sell our products and services to you.

Your data is stored through Shopify’s data storage, databases and the general Shopify application. They store your data on a secure server behind a firewall.

 

Payment:

If you choose a direct payment gateway to complete your purchase, then Shopify stores your credit card data. It is encrypted through the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS). Your purchase transaction data is stored only as long as is necessary to complete your purchase transaction. After that is complete, your purchase transaction information is deleted.

All direct payment gateways adhere to the standards set by PCI-DSS as managed by the PCI Security Standards Council, which is a joint effort of brands like Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover.

PCI-DSS requirements help ensure the secure handling of credit card information by our store and its service providers.

For more insight, you may also want to read Shopify’s Terms of Service here or Privacy Statement here.

 

SECTION 5 - THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

 

In general, the third-party providers used by us will only collect, use and disclose your information to the extent necessary to allow them to perform the services they provide to us.

However, certain third-party service providers, such as payment gateways and other payment transaction processors, have their own privacy policies in respect to the information we are required to provide to them for your purchase-related transactions.

For these providers, we recommend that you read their privacy policies so you can understand the manner in which your personal information will be handled by these providers.

In particular, remember that certain providers may be located in or have facilities that are located a different jurisdiction than either you or us. So if you elect to proceed with a transaction that involves the services of a third-party service provider, then your information may become subject to the laws of the jurisdiction(s) in which that service provider or its facilities are located.

As an example, if you are located in Canada and your transaction is processed by a payment gateway located in the United States, then your personal information used in completing that transaction may be subject to disclosure under United States legislation, including the Patriot Act.

Once you leave our store’s website or are redirected to a third-party website or application, you are no longer governed by this Privacy Policy or our website’s Terms of Service.

 

Links

When you click on links on our store, they may direct you away from our site. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other sites and encourage you to read their privacy statements.

 

Google analytics:

Our store may use Google Analytics to help us learn about who visits our site and what pages are being viewed.

 

SECTION 6 - SECURITY

 

To protect your personal information, we take reasonable precautions and follow industry best practices to make sure it is not inappropriately lost, misused, accessed, disclosed, altered or destroyed.

If you provide us with your credit card information, the information is encrypted using secure socket layer technology (SSL) and stored with a AES-256 encryption. Although no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, we follow all PCI-DSS requirements and implement additional generally accepted industry standards.

 

SECTION 7 - COOKIES

 

Here is a list of cookies that we use. We’ve listed them here so you that you can choose if you want to opt-out of cookies or not.

_session_id, unique token, sessional, Allows Shopify to store information about your session (referrer, landing page, etc).

_shopify_visit, no data held, Persistent for 30 minutes from the last visit, Used by our website provider’s internal stats tracker to record the number of visits

_shopify_uniq, no data held, expires midnight (relative to the visitor) of the next day, Counts the number of visits to a store by a single customer.

cart, unique token, persistent for 2 weeks, Stores information about the contents of your cart.

_secure_session_id, unique token, sessional

storefront_digest, unique token, indefinite If the shop has a password, this is used to determine if the current visitor has access.

Google analytics:

PREF, persistent for a very short period, Set by Google and tracks who visits the store and from where

 

SECTION 8 - AGE OF CONSENT

 

By using this site, you represent that you are at least the age of majority in your state or province of residence, or that you are the age of majority in your state or province of residence and you have given us your consent to allow any of your minor dependents to use this site.

 

SECTION 9 - CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

 

We reserve the right to modify this privacy policy at any time, so please review it frequently. Changes and clarifications will take effect immediately upon their posting on the website. If we make material changes to this policy, we will notify you here that it has been updated, so that you are aware of what information we collect, how we use it, and under what circumstances, if any, we use and/or disclose it.

If our store is acquired or merged with another company, your information may be transferred to the new owners so that we may continue to sell products to you.

 

SECTION 10 - SMS COMMUNICATIONS & MOBILE INFORMATION

Mobile Phone Numbers & SMS Consent

When you provide your mobile phone number through our website, checkout process, account creation, or other forms, you consent to receive SMS (text message) communications from Marine Vinyl Fabric, LLC.

These communications may include both:

• Transactional or service-related messages, such as order updates, shipping notifications, appointment or support communications, and account-related alerts

• Optional promotional and marketing messages, such as product launches, sales, discounts, special offers, and company updates — only if you explicitly opt in

Consent for promotional messaging is not required to make a purchase.

We maintain records of all SMS opt-ins, including the method of consent, time, and date, to comply with carrier and A2P 10DLC requirements.

 

Marketing & Promotional SMS Opt-In (Optional Consent)

Where applicable, you may separately opt in to receive promotional and marketing SMS messages from Marine Vinyl Fabric, LLC.

This may include:

• Exclusive discounts and coupon offers

• Seasonal sales and limited-time promotions

• New product announcements and restocks

• Educational content, tips, or inspiration related to our products

You will only receive promotional SMS messages if you actively select the corresponding opt-in checkbox(es) at the time of submission.

You may opt in to one or more categories of promotional messaging depending on your preferences.

No Sharing of SMS Data for Marketing

We do not sell, rent, trade, or share mobile phone numbers or SMS consent data with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

Mobile numbers and SMS consent data may only be shared with:

• Trusted service providers (such as HighLevel CRM, SMS gateways, and carriers) solely for message delivery and compliance

• Legal authorities when required by law

All vendors are contractually required to use this data only for service delivery.

 

A2P 10DLC Compliance

We comply with applicable A2P 10DLC carrier regulations. Consent records are securely stored and used solely to demonstrate lawful permission to send SMS communications.

 

Opt-Out Rights

You may opt out at any time by replying “STOP” to any SMS message. After opting out, you may receive a final confirmation message confirming your removal.

 

Help

Reply “HELP” for assistance or contact our support team via our website.

 

SMS Terms & Conditions

By opting in to receive SMS messages from Marine Vinyl Fabric, LLC. , you agree to the following terms:

1. Program Description

Marine Vinyl Fabric, LLC SMS communications may include:

Transactional Messages

• Order confirmations

• Shipping and delivery updates

• Customer service communications

• Account and support notifications

Promotional Messages (Optional)

• Sales, discounts, and promotional offers

• Product launches and restock alerts

• Marketing updates and brand announcements

• Educational or inspirational product content

Promotional messages will only be sent if you explicitly opt in.

2. Message Frequency

Message frequency varies depending on your interaction with our store and your selected communication preferences.

3. Consent Structure

By providing your phone number, you consent to receive transactional SMS messages.

You may separately opt in to promotional SMS messages by selecting one or more optional consent checkboxes at the time of signup, checkout, or form submission.

4. Message & Data Rates

Message and data rates may apply depending on your carrier.

5. Opt-Out Instructions

You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying “STOP” to any message.

6. Help

Reply “HELP” or contact customer support through our website.

7. Carrier Disclaimer

Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

8. Privacy

Your information is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We do not sell or share SMS consent data or mobile numbers for third-party marketing purposes.

 

 

QUESTIONS AND CONTACT INFORMATION

 

If you would like to: access, correct, amend or delete any personal information we have about you, register a complaint, or simply want more information contact our Privacy Compliance Officer at support@MarineVinylFabric.com or by mail at

www.MarineVinylFabric.com

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www.MarineVinylFabric.com

 539 S Blanding Woods Rd, Saint Croix Falls Wi 54024