Privacy Policy

Welcome to Adult Costume World! At costumeworldus.com, we are dedicated to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, share, and protect your data when you visit our website, make a purchase, or interact with our services. By using our site, you agree to the practices described below.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide you with a seamless and secure shopping experience, tailored to your journey through time. The types of data we collect include:

• Personal Information: When you make a purchase or create an account, we collect details such as your name, email address, shipping address, and payment information (e.g., credit card details processed via secure gateways).
• Transaction Data: Information related to your orders, including products purchased, payment method, and transaction history.
• Technical Data: We automatically collect information such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited through cookies and similar technologies.
• Communication Data: If you contact our customer service team via email (e.g., [email protected]), we may retain correspondence to assist you effectively.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your data helps us deliver a personalized and secure experience, much like our costumes transport you to another era. We use your information for:

• Order Processing: To process payments, fulfill orders, and arrange shipping to your location (excluding Asia and certain remote areas).
• Customer Service: To respond to inquiries, provide support, and manage your account.
• Marketing: With your consent, we may send you updates about new collections (e.g., 1920’s & 30’s flapper dresses or 1980’s & 90’s neon outfits) and promotions. You can opt out at any time.
• Site Improvement: To analyze trends and enhance our website’s functionality, ensuring a smooth checkout process.
• Security: To detect and prevent fraud, protecting both you and our business.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We value your trust and do not sell your personal data. However, we may share information with:

• Service Providers: Trusted third parties, such as payment processors (e.g., PayPal, credit card gateways) and shipping carriers, to facilitate orders and deliveries.
• Legal Compliance: If required by law, we may disclose data to comply with regulations or protect our rights.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or sale, your data may be transferred to a successor entity, always under confidentiality terms.

We ensure all partners adhere to strict data protection standards.

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely on servers located in the United States. We implement robust measures to protect your information:

• Encryption: All transactions are encrypted using SSL technology, similar to our secure checkout process.
• Access Controls: Only authorized personnel have access to your personal data.
• Retention: We retain data only as long as necessary for business purposes or as required by law.

While we strive for maximum security, no online method is 100% secure. We continuously update our practices to safeguard your information.

5. Your Rights

You have control over your data. As a user, you can:

• Access and Update: Review and edit your account information through our website.
• Data Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
• Marketing Preferences: Unsubscribe from marketing emails by clicking the link in any message or contacting us.
• Cookies: Manage cookie preferences through your browser settings (see Section 6).

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We respond to all requests promptly, in compliance with global privacy laws like GDPR and CCPA.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, much like how our costumes add authenticity to your events. Cookies help us:

• Remember your preferences and shopping cart items.
• Analyze site traffic and improve our content (e.g., tailoring decade-themed collections).
• Enable secure login and payment processing.

You can disable cookies via your browser settings, but this may affect site functionality. We do not use intrusive tracking for unauthorized purposes.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in laws or our practices. The latest version will always be posted on our website with the effective date.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, reach out to us:

Thank you for trusting Adult Costume World with your privacy. We are committed to protecting your information as passionately as we craft your historical transformations.