Privacy Policy

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At Knives Discount Store (“we”, “us”, or “our”), we respect your privacy as much as you value the precision and quality of our blades. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website knives-onlines.com. Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal data.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that helps us provide our premium knife products and exceptional service to enthusiasts and professionals worldwide:

• Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, shipping address, phone number, and payment details when you make a purchase.
• Transaction Information: Details about the knives and accessories you purchase, including EDC knives, Japanese blades, and tactical equipment.
• Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and other technical details when you browse our collection.
• Usage Data: How you interact with our site, including pages visited and products viewed, particularly in our specialized categories like hunting knives or Japanese pocket knives.
• Communication Data: Any correspondence when you contact our knife-loving customer service team.

2. How We Use Your Information

Like a well-honed blade serves its purpose, we use your data to provide and improve our services:

• Process your orders for premium knives and related accessories
• Provide customer support for your knife-related inquiries
• Improve our website and product offerings based on how enthusiasts like you interact with our content
• Send transactional communications about your orders (we don’t over-sharpen – only essential updates)
• Prevent fraud and enhance security, especially for high-value purchases like tactical knives and Japanese steel
• Comply with legal obligations regarding knife sales and international shipping

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We handle your data with the same discretion as carrying a gentleman’s knife:

• Service Providers: Trusted partners who help with payment processing (Visa, MasterCard, PayPal, JCB), shipping, and IT services – all necessary to deliver your blades.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, especially regarding age verification for certain knife categories.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition, your data may be transferred but remains protected.

We never sell your personal information to third parties.

4. International Data Transfers

Since we ship globally (except certain Asian and remote regions), your data may be transferred internationally. We ensure all transfers comply with applicable data protection laws.

5. Data Security

We protect your data with the same vigilance as we recommend for handling our sharpest blades:

• SSL encryption for all transactions (256-bit – the industry standard)
• PCI DSS compliance for payment processing
• Regular security assessments of our systems
• Limited access to personal data within our organization

Remember: We never store your full payment details after processing your knife purchase.

6. Your Rights

You have rights regarding your personal data, just as you have choices in selecting the perfect EDC knife:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data we hold.
• Correction: Update inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: Request erasure of your personal data, subject to legal requirements.
• Objection: Object to certain processing activities.
• Restriction: Request limitation of how we use your data.
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider.

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

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies – small files that help us provide a better shopping experience for knife enthusiasts:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for our website to function (e.g., shopping cart for your knife collection).
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how customers browse our knife categories.
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings for future visits.

You can control cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect certain features when shopping for your next blade.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy occasionally, just as we update our knife collections. The “Last Updated” date at the top indicates when changes were made.

9. Contact Us

Thank you for trusting Knives Discount Store with your premium blade purchases and your personal information. We value your privacy as much as you value quality craftsmanship.