Privacy Policy

Gore Culture / store.goreculture.com

At Gore Culture, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data when you visit or make a purchase from https://store.goreculture.com (the “Site”).

1. Information We Collect

a) Information You Provide to Us:

Name
Email address
Shipping/billing address
Phone number (if provided)
Payment information (via secure third-party processors)
Order details
Account login details (if applicable)
Reviews, messages, or any data you submit through forms

b) Information We Automatically Collect:

IP address
Browser/device info
Pages visited, time spent, referring URL
Cookies and similar tracking tools

c) Information from Third Parties:

We may receive data from:

Payment providers (e.g. Stripe, PayPal)
Shipping services
Analytics and ad partners (e.g. Google Analytics, Meta Pixel)
Social media platforms (if you interact via social login or ads)

2. How We Use Your Information

We process your personal data for the following lawful purposes:

Purpose	Legal Basis (GDPR)
Process orders and transactions	Contractual necessity
Provide customer service	Legitimate interest
Send order confirmations/updates	Contractual necessity
Improve website and user experience	Legitimate interest
Marketing and promotions (opt-in)	Consent
Fraud prevention and security	Legitimate interest
Legal compliance	Legal obligation

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share your data with:

Payment processors (e.g. Stripe, PayPal)
Shipping carriers (e.g. USPS, FedEx)
Website analytics providers (e.g. Google Analytics)
Marketing services (only with your consent)
Law enforcement or regulators (if required)

All vendors must comply with strict data protection standards.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tools to:

Remember user preferences
Understand website traffic and usage
Provide personalized experiences
Deliver relevant ads (only with consent)

You may control cookie preferences through browser settings or via our site’s cookie banner.

5. Your Rights

For EU/EEA Users (GDPR):

You have the right to:

Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate data
Request erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
Object to processing
Restrict processing
Data portability
Withdraw consent (for marketing, etc.)

For California Residents (CCPA/CPRA):

You have the right to:

Know what personal info we collect and why
Request access or deletion
Opt-out of data selling or sharing (we don’t sell data)
Non-discrimination for exercising your rights

To exercise your rights, email us at [insert email address].

6. How We Protect Your Information

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data:

HTTPS encryption on all pages
Secure third-party payment processors
Limited access to personal data by staff
Regular security reviews

However, no system is 100% secure. Use strong passwords and protect your account.

7. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as needed:

To fulfill orders
To comply with legal obligations
For legitimate business purposes

We securely delete or anonymize data when no longer required.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect data from them. If you believe a child has submitted personal data, contact us immediately.

9. International Users

Our servers and operations are primarily located in the United States. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to the U.S., which may not offer the same level of protection as your home country. We take steps to ensure adequate safeguards (e.g., standard contractual clauses for EU data transfers).

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may link to external sites (e.g. social media, shipping providers). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies separately.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The latest version will always be posted on this page with the effective date. Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of any changes.