Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 4, 2025

Last Updated: October 4, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Fair Winds Clothing (“Company,” “we,” “our,” “us”).

We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit or make a purchase from www.fairwindsclothing.com (the “Site”).

By using our Site, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Place an order
• Create an account
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Contact us through forms or email

This may include:

• Full name
• Email address
• Billing and shipping address
• Payment details (securely processed via our payment providers)
• Phone number (if provided for shipping or contact)

B. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Referring website or ad link
• Pages viewed and time spent on our Site
• General location data (city/state level)

We may use cookies, tracking pixels, or analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Meta Pixel) to collect and process this information.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

• Process and fulfill orders
• Communicate order updates and tracking information
• Provide customer support
• Improve our website, products, and marketing
• Send promotional offers or updates (only if you opt-in)
• Comply with legal, accounting, and tax obligations

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal data.

We only share it with trusted partners to help operate our business:

• E-commerce Platform: Shopify (hosts and processes store transactions)
• Print Providers: Printify and/or Printful for order fulfillment
• Payment Processors: Shopify Payments, PayPal, or Stripe for secure transactions
• Shipping Carriers: USPS, UPS, FedEx, or others for delivery
• Analytics & Advertising Partners: Google, Meta, or Pinterest for insights and retargeting ads

Each of these partners has its own privacy policy governing how they handle personal data.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and other tracking technologies to:

• Keep your cart active during shopping sessions
• Recognize returning visitors
• Measure site traffic and performance
• Serve relevant advertisements

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some parts of the Site may not function properly if you do.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

• Fulfill your order
• Provide support or resolve disputes
• Comply with legal obligations

When your information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

7. Your Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal data
• Withdraw consent for marketing communications
• Request information about data sharing practices

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@fairwindsclothing.com.

8. Security

We use industry-standard security measures such as SSL encryption and secure payment gateways to protect your data.

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., social media, affiliates). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these sites.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for individuals under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect operational, legal, or regulatory changes. Updates will be posted here with a revised “Last Updated” date.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or data requests, please contact us:

Fair Winds Clothing

Email: support@fairwindsclothing.com

Website: www.fairwindsclothing.com

Crestview, Florida, USA