Effective Date: [August 23, 2025
1. Introduction
Top Rope Belts (“Top Rope Belts,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors and customers of our website, topropebelts.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your information. By accessing or using the Site, you consent to the practices described below.
2. Who We Are
Top Rope Belts
388 Monroe Drive
Thomasville, NC 27360
United States
Telephone: [Insert Phone]
Email: [Insert Email]
Website: https://topropebelts.com
3. What Information We Collect
| Source | Information Collected | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Forms & Order Inquiries | • Full name • Email address • Phone number (optional) • Mailing address (for shipping) • Payment details (card number, billing address, etc.) – handled by our payment processor | • Process orders • Respond to inquiries • Facilitate shipping |
| Website Interaction | • IP address • Browser type and version • Operating system • Device type • Pages viewed, time on site, navigation paths | • Improve website performance and usability • Personalize content |
| Cookies & Tracking Technologies | • Standard session cookies • Analytics cookies (e.g., Google Analytics) • Advertising/marketing cookies (if used in the future) | • Track usage • Deliver relevant content & ads (if opted in) |
| Third‑Party Services | • Payment processor (e.g., Stripe, PayPal) • Shipping carriers (e.g., UPS, USPS) • Email marketing provider (e.g., Mailchimp) | • Secure payment processing • Shipping & delivery updates • Newsletter & promotional communications |
Note: We do not collect any information that would personally identify minors under 13 without parental consent. If you believe a child’s data has been collected, please contact us.
4. How We Use Your Information
- Order Fulfillment & Customer Service – To process orders, respond to your questions, and provide after‑sales support.
- Communications – To send you order confirmations, shipping notifications, updates about our products, and, with your consent, promotional emails.
- Website Improvement – To analyze site traffic, troubleshoot problems, and personalize the user experience.
- Legal & Regulatory Compliance – To comply with applicable laws, regulations, or court orders (e.g., fraud prevention).
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes.
5. Sharing & Disclosure of Information
| Third Party | Reason for Disclosure | Data Shared |
|---|---|---|
| Payment Processors | Secure transaction processing | Payment card details (encrypted) |
| Shipping Carriers | Shipping & delivery | Shipping address, order details |
| Email Service Providers | Sending newsletters and promotional emails | Email address, name, preferences |
| Legal Authorities | Legal obligations, fraud prevention | As required by law or court order |
| Service Providers | Hosting, analytics, customer support | Technical data (e.g., IP addresses, usage) |
We require that any third‑party service providers sign a data‑processing agreement that imposes confidentiality and security obligations consistent with this policy.
6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
The Site uses the following cookies and similar technologies:
- Essential Cookies – Necessary for navigation and security (e.g., session IDs).
- Analytics Cookies – Collect aggregated data to help us understand user behavior (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Optional Marketing Cookies – May be activated if you opt in to marketing communications.
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or by using the cookie banner that appears when you first visit the Site. Please note that disabling essential cookies may prevent the Site from functioning properly.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. For example:
- Order records are kept for 7 years to comply with tax and accounting obligations.
- Email marketing preferences are stored indefinitely until you unsubscribe.
When we no longer need your data, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
8. Your Rights & Choices
| Right | How to Exercise It |
|---|---|
| Access / Correct | Request a copy of the personal data we hold or correct inaccuracies by contacting us. |
| Delete | Request deletion of non‑essential personal data (e.g., if you cancel an order before shipment). |
| Opt‑Out of Marketing | Unsubscribe link in every marketing email or contact us to opt out. |
| Withdraw Consent | If you provided consent for certain data uses, you may withdraw it at any time. |
| Data Portability | Request your data in a machine‑readable format. |
To exercise any of these rights, please use the contact details below or fill out the data‑protection request form at https://topropebelts.com/contact .
9. Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures (e.g., encryption, access controls) to protect personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no transmission over the internet is 100 % secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. International Data Transfers
If you are located outside the United States, your data may be transmitted, processed, and stored in the U.S. or in other countries that may have different data‑protection laws. By using the Site, you consent to such transfers. We will use appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses, to protect your data in line with applicable law.
11. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such data, we will take steps to delete it as soon as possible.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make significant changes, we will provide notice by updating the “Effective Date” at the top of the policy and, where appropriate, by posting a notice on the Site. Your continued use of the Site after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Top Rope Belts
388 Monroe Drive
Thomasville, NC 27360
United States
Email: privacy@topropebelts.com
Phone: (800) 555‑1234 (insert your phone)
We will respond to your inquiry within 14 days.