1. Introduction

Welcome to Sports Warehouse. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website and make purchases.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, shipping address, billing address.
• Payment Information: Credit/debit card details (processed securely by our payment provider, not stored by us).
• Account Information: Username and password (if you create an account).
• Browsing Information: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on site.
• Order History: Products you have purchased or viewed.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

• To process and deliver your orders
• To send order confirmation and shipping updates
• To respond to your enquiries submitted via our contact form
• To improve our website and product recommendations
• To send promotional offers (only if you opt in)

4. How We Protect Your Information

• SSL encryption for all checkout and login pages
• Secure database storage (passwords are hashed using Laravel's built-in encryption)
• Regular security updates and monitoring

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data only with:

• Shipping carriers (to deliver your order)
• Payment processors (to handle transactions securely)
• Legal authorities if required by law

6. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to:

• Remember items in your shopping cart
• Keep you logged in (if you create an account)
• Analyse website traffic using tools like Google Analytics

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not work properly.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request corrections to inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your account and data
• Opt out of marketing emails at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at: privacy@sportswarehouse.com

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.