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Welcome to TinySteps Shop (“we”, “our”, or “us”) at www.tinystepsgear.com. We specialize in providing quality footwear for infants, toddlers, and preschool children to parents worldwide. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting the personal information of our customers and their families.

1. Information We Collect

To provide our services, we may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: When you make a purchase, we collect your name, email address, shipping address, payment information, and contact details.
  • Transaction Information: Details about purchases you make through our site, including payment method (Visa, MasterCard, JCB, PayPal) but excluding full credit card numbers which are processed securely by our payment partners.
  • Device and Usage Information: We automatically collect information about your device and how you interact with our site, including IP address, browser type, and pages visited.
  • Communications: When you contact our customer care team at [email protected], we retain records of those communications.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Process and fulfill your orders for children’s footwear
  • Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
  • Improve our website and product offerings for parents and caregivers
  • Prevent fraud and enhance the security of our services
  • Comply with legal obligations

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

  • Payment Processors: To complete transactions, we share necessary payment information with our secure payment gateway partners.
  • Shipping Providers: We share delivery information with shipping carriers to fulfill your orders.
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety.
  • Business Transfers: In connection with any merger or sale of company assets.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:

  • All transactions are processed through secure payment gateways with industry-standard encryption
  • We do not store full credit card details on our servers
  • Access to personal information is limited to authorized personnel
  • Data is stored on secure servers with restricted access

While we strive to protect your information, no internet transmission is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access and Correction: You may request access to or correction of your personal data
  • Deletion: You may request deletion of your account information, subject to legal retention requirements
  • Opt-Out: You may opt out of marketing communications by following unsubscribe instructions
  • Data Portability: You may request a copy of your data in a structured format

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

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Remember your preferences and shopping cart items
  • Analyze site traffic and improve our services
  • Provide a more personalized shopping experience for parents

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain site features.

7. International Data Transfers

As we serve customers globally (excluding certain Asian and remote regions), your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for these transfers.

8. Children’s Privacy

While we sell products for children, our website is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. The updated version will be posted on our site with a new “Last Updated” date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us at:

TinySteps Shop
4136 Ashwood Drive
Essex, US 51638
Email: [email protected]