Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At Knife Discounts Store (knives-gears.com), we respect the privacy of tactical professionals, outdoor enthusiasts, and knife collectors who trust us with their purchases. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or purchase our premium blades.

2. Information We Collect

To provide our professional-grade knife shopping experience, we collect:

• Order Information: Name, shipping address, payment details (processed securely), and products purchased (e.g., Benchmade automatic knives, California-legal autos)
• Account Information: Email, password (encrypted), and preferences for knife types
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and device information for security purposes
• Communication Records: Emails sent to [email protected] regarding knife inquiries

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data with the precision of a quality blade:

• Process transactions for assisted/openers, automatics, and folding knives
• Verify your identity for high-value purchases (e.g., Hogue automatics)
• Provide customer support for tactical professionals worldwide
• Improve our selection of Benchmade, Boker, and CRKT knives
• Comply with knife regulations and payment security standards

4. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We handle your data with the same discretion as handling premium knives:

• Payment Processors: Share necessary transaction details with PCI-compliant partners
• Shipping Providers: Provide address information for delivering your knives (excluding restricted regions)
• Legal Requirements: Disclose information when required by law (e.g., age verification for automatic knives)
• Business Transfers: In case of company sale, with confidentiality agreements

We never sell your personal data to third-party marketers.

5. Data Storage & Security

We protect your information with the same rigor as our 3-step knife quality control:

• 256-bit SSL encryption for all transactions
• PCI DSS compliant payment processing
• Tokenization of sensitive financial data
• Regular security audits of our systems
• Data retention only as long as legally required

6. Your Rights

As a valued knife enthusiast, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data we hold
• Correct inaccurate information (e.g., shipping address for your Buck knives)
• Request deletion of non-essential data
• Opt-out of marketing communications
• Restrict processing under certain circumstances

Contact [email protected] to exercise these rights.

7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use these tools with the precision of a Benchmade blade:

• Essential Cookies: For secure checkout and cart functionality
• Performance Cookies: To improve browsing experience for knife collectors
• Analytics Cookies: Understand popular products (e.g., Gerber assisted knives)

You may adjust browser settings to manage cookies, though this may affect site functionality.

8. International Data Transfers

As we serve customers globally (excluding some regions), your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States, protected by standard contractual clauses where applicable.

9. Policy Updates

We may update this policy as knife regulations or technologies evolve. Significant changes will be communicated to registered customers.

10. Contact Us

For privacy concerns regarding your knife purchases: