Privacy Policy

Introduction
Welcome to BarefootSole! We specialize in providing high-quality barefoot shoes designed to offer you a closer connection to the natural world. This Privacy Policy is crafted to inform you about how we handle your personal data with care and respect, adhering strictly to legal requirements under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other applicable privacy laws.

Who We Are
BarefootSole, headquartered in Romania, is committed to enhancing your physical comfort and lifestyle through our innovative footwear. Our operations extend primarily to customers in the United States, and we are dedicated to safeguarding your privacy across all interactions with our website: https://barefootsole.com.

Information We Collect and How We Use It
To provide you with our services, we collect various types of information, which include:

  • Personal Identification Information: Name, shipping address, billing address, email address, and phone number. This information helps us to process and deliver your orders, and to communicate with you about your purchases.

  • Payment Information: We collect payment details through secure third-party payment gateways to complete your purchases. BarefootSole does not store your credit card numbers or security codes.

  • Technical and Usage Information: When you visit our website, we automatically collect data sent by your browser, such as your IP address, browser type, and operating system. We also track your interactions with our website using cookies and similar technologies to improve our website’s functionality and user experience.

  • Customer Service Interactions: Information you provide when you communicate with our customer service team, which helps us address your queries and improve service delivery.

How We Use Your Information
Your information is used for several specific purposes:

  • Order Fulfillment: To manage and ship your orders, and to provide post-purchase support.

  • Customer Service: To provide responsive support and improve your interaction with our services.

  • Website Improvement and Personalization: To analyze usage trends and personalize your experience based on past activities and preferences.

  • Marketing Communications: We may send you promotional messages and newsletters, with your prior consent, to inform you of new products, services, or offers.

Sharing Your Information
We share your information with trusted third parties who perform essential functions on our behalf, including:

  • Logistics Partners: For shipping and delivery purposes.

  • Payment Processors: To securely process your payments.

  • Marketing and Analytics Providers: To better understand our market and improve our advertising efforts, all within the bounds of your consent.

  • Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights.

Your Privacy Rights
As a valued customer, you have specific rights related to your personal data:

  • Access and Portability: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

  • Correction: You can update or correct inaccuracies in your personal data.

  • Deletion: You can ask us to delete your personal data, subject to legal requirements.

  • Restriction and Objection: You can request that we restrict the processing of your data or object to its processing under certain conditions.

  • Consent Withdrawal: For activities based on consent, such as direct marketing, you can withdraw consent at any time.

International Data Transfers
Given our international operations, your personal data may be transferred to, and processed in, countries other than Romania, including the United States. We ensure that all data transfers comply with applicable law and are covered by standard contractual clauses to protect your data.

Data Security
We implement robust security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, no internet-based site can be 100% secure, and we thus encourage you to take personal precautions, especially when managing your account.

Changes to This Privacy Policy
This policy may be updated to reflect changes in our practices or regulatory changes. We will notify you of any significant changes through our website and, where appropriate, through direct communication.

Contact Us
If you have any concerns or questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please do not hesitate to contact us at support@barefootsole.com.

Conclusion
Your trust is vital to us at BarefootSole. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in our data handling practices. Thank you for choosing BarefootSole for your footwear needs.