Privacy Policy

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At KITCHEN KNIVES Sales Store (“we”, “us”, or “our”), we value your trust as much as we value the craftsmanship of our premium cutlery. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website knifesalesshop.com or make a purchase from us.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that helps us provide our professional-grade kitchen tools and exceptional service:

• Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, shipping/billing address, phone number when you make a purchase or create an account.
• Payment Information: Credit card details (processed securely through our payment gateways), PayPal email (if applicable). We do not store full payment card numbers.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and website usage data collected through cookies.
• Communication Data: Records of your correspondence with our customer service team.
• Preference Data: Information about your product preferences and purchase history to enhance your shopping experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

Like the precision of our Damascus Chef Knives, we use your data with careful attention:

• To process and fulfill your orders for our premium cutlery and accessories
• To provide customer support and respond to inquiries about our products
• To improve our website functionality and product offerings
• To send transactional emails (order confirmations, shipping updates)
• With your consent, to send marketing communications about new knife collections or special offers
• To prevent fraud and enhance the security of our payment systems
• To comply with legal obligations related to international sales

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We handle your data with the same discretion we apply to crafting our knife block sets:

• Service Providers: We share necessary information with payment processors (Visa, MasterCard, JCB, PayPal), shipping carriers, and IT service providers under strict confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law or to protect our rights and safety.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition, customer information may be transferred as a business asset.
• We do not sell your personal information to third-party marketers.

4. International Data Transfers

As we serve customers globally (excluding certain Asian and remote regions), your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your residence. We ensure all transfers comply with applicable data protection laws through Standard Contractual Clauses or other legal mechanisms.

5. Data Security

We protect your data with the same dedication we apply to forging our Japanese Gyuto blades:

• Military-grade SSL encryption for all transactions
• PCI-DSS compliant payment processing
• Regular security audits of our systems
• Limited employee access to sensitive data
• Secure storage with reputable cloud service providers

While we implement robust security measures, no system is 100% secure. We encourage customers to use strong passwords and monitor account activity.

6. Your Rights

You have rights regarding your personal data, just as you have choices in selecting the perfect Chef’s Knife:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data we hold
• Correction: Update inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request erasure of your personal data under certain circumstances
• Restriction: Limit how we use your data
• Objection: Opt-out of marketing communications or certain data processing
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We may need to verify your identity before processing requests.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies – small files that enhance your browsing experience like a well-honed blade improves cutting:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality and secure checkout
• Performance Cookies: Help us improve site performance and user experience
• Analytics Cookies: Allow us to understand how customers interact with our site
• Marketing Cookies: Used to show relevant ads (if you consent)

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our professional-grade knives are tools for adults. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 16. If we become aware of such collection, we will take steps to delete the information.

9. Policy Updates

We may update this policy periodically, just as we refine our knife designs. Significant changes will be notified through our website or email. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.