Privacy Policy

At Kineti Hook Shop, we approach your privacy with the same tournament-grade precision we apply to crafting our premium fishing tackle. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit www.kinetihookshop.com or make purchases from our online store.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that helps us deliver the seamless angling experience you expect from a premium tackle supplier:

• Personal Details: Name, email address, shipping address, and contact number when you create an account or place an order.
• Payment Information: Card details processed securely through our PCI-DSS compliant payment gateways (we never store full card numbers).
• Fishing Preferences: Product interests and purchase history to improve your shopping experience.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and device information for security and site optimization.
• Usage Data: How you interact with our site, including pages visited and products viewed.

2. How We Use Your Information

Like carefully selecting components for our jigs and spinnerbaits, we use your data purposefully:

• Process and fulfill your orders for premium fishing tackle
• Provide customer support with angler-focused service
• Improve our product offerings and website performance
• Send relevant fishing tips, promotions, and new product announcements (with your consent)
• Prevent fraud and enhance payment security
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We treat your data with the same care we apply to our Decoy SV series’ weight distribution:

• Service Providers: Trusted partners for payment processing, shipping, and IT services (bound by strict confidentiality).
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition, with appropriate safeguards.
• Never Sold: We don’t sell your personal information to third-party marketers.

4. International Data Transfers

As we ship globally (excluding some Asian and remote regions), your data may be transferred internationally with appropriate safeguards in place.

5. Data Security

We implement bank-level security measures worthy of tournament anglers:

• 256-bit SSL encryption for all transactions
• PCI-DSS compliant payment processing
• Regular security audits by independent experts
• Limited employee access to personal data
• Secure storage with industry-standard protections

6. Your Rights

You have control over your personal information, including the right to:

• Access, update, or delete your account information
• Object to or restrict certain processing
• Withdraw consent for marketing communications
• Request data portability
• Lodge complaints with supervisory authorities

7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience:

• Essential Cookies: Required for site functionality and checkout process
• Performance Cookies: Help us improve site performance
• Marketing Cookies: Show relevant fishing tackle offers (with consent)

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 16. We don’t knowingly collect children’s data.

9. Policy Updates

We may update this policy periodically. Significant changes will be notified through our website or email.