Privacy policy
Your Privacy Matters to Us
At US Boot, we prioritize your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy details how US Boot and its subsidiaries ("US Boot," "we," or "us") collect, use, and disclose the information obtained through the usboot.com website and any other website where this Privacy Policy is posted or linked (collectively, this "Website"). It also covers other information we may collect or obtain about you. This Privacy Policy outlines your choices and legal rights regarding your information.
Collection of Personal Information
What is Considered Personal Information? Personal Information includes data that can be used to identify, describe, or connect to you, your household, or your device. The types of Personal Information we collect are based on your activities on our Website and how you use our services.
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Personal Information Collected Directly from You: This includes information you provide when purchasing products, filling out forms, signing up for communications, giving feedback, or interacting with us online or in person.
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Personal Information Collected Automatically: This encompasses data about your browser and device, such as IP address, browsing history, and interaction with this Website. We use cookies and similar technologies to collect this information.
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Personal Information Received from Third Parties: This includes information from business partners, marketing/advertising and analytics partners, social media platforms, and data aggregators. We may combine this with information we already have about you.
We do not collect sensitive information such as social security numbers, racial or ethnic origin, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or health information.
Cookies and Other Similar Technologies
To enhance your experience on our Website, we use cookies and similar technologies like pixel tags and web beacons to collect information about your interactions. These tools help us understand your preferences, personalize your experience, and measure our marketing effectiveness. For instance, we use Google Analytics to track user behavior. You can manage cookies through your browser settings, but please note that blocking cookies might affect the functionality of certain Website features.
Use of Personal Information
We use the Personal Information we collect for various purposes, including:
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Fulfilling your requests and processing transactions.
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Supporting, personalizing, and developing our Website and services.
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Creating and maintaining your account.
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Providing customer support and improving our responses.
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Communicating important updates and policy changes.
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Personalizing your online experience and delivering relevant content and offers.
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Ensuring the safety and security of our Website and services.
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Detecting and preventing fraud and unlawful activities.
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Conducting research and product development.
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Complying with legal obligations and responding to government requests.
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Protecting our rights and those of others.
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Facilitating business transactions.
Legal Basis for Processing Personal Information
Depending on the jurisdiction, the legal basis for processing your Personal Information may include:
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Consent: Based on your consent provided at the point of information collection.
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Contractual Necessity: Necessary for performing a contract or taking steps before entering into a contract.
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Compliance with Legal Obligations: Required to comply with legal obligations.
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Legitimate Interests: Necessary for our legitimate interests, provided these do not override your rights and freedoms.
This Privacy Policy ensures that US Boot handles your information with care and provides you with options to manage your data and privacy preferences.
How We Use and Share Your Personal Information
At US Boot, your Personal Information might be shared with third parties to help us achieve our business objectives. Here’s a detailed breakdown of how and why we might share your data:
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Third-Party Service Providers: We may engage third parties to perform functions on our behalf, such as managing our website, analyzing data, or providing customer support. These providers are bound by agreements to ensure that they only use your data for the services they perform for us.
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Collaborative Partners: To offer you a range of products and services, we might share your Personal Information with our business partners, who can provide you with relevant offers and opportunities.
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Research and Survey Partners: We might disclose your information to research partners conducting studies or surveys in association with us to gather insights and improve our services.
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Analytics and Performance Evaluators: Your Personal Information might be shared with analytics partners who help us assess and enhance our website content and marketing efforts.
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Advertising and Marketing Firms: We may share your data with advertising and marketing partners to create and manage promotional content that might interest you.
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Regulatory and Law Enforcement Agencies: We may provide your Personal Information to governmental or legal entities to meet legal obligations or respond to authorities' requests.
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Business Transactions: In the event of a significant business transaction, such as a merger or sale, your Personal Information might be transferred to new entities involved in the transaction.
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Additional Disclosures: We may also disclose your Personal Information to:
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Comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
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Enforce our terms and conditions.
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Protect our business interests.
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Safeguard the rights and safety of our company and customers.
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Seek legal remedies or minimize potential damages.
Some of these activities may be classified as "sales" of Personal Information under specific laws. For details on your rights concerning these "sales," please see the "Your Choices and Legal Rights" section.
We might also anonymize your data before sharing it, ensuring it cannot be used to identify you personally.
Your Choices and Legal Rights
Your Choices:
At US Boot, you have several choices regarding your Personal Information:
· Opt-Out of Marketing Communications: If you receive promotional emails or text messages from us and wish to opt-out, follow the instructions in those communications or visit our website. You will still receive necessary updates and transactional messages.
· Manage Your Ad Preferences: You can control your ad preferences through your browser or device settings. Remember that you must opt-out on each browser and device, and clearing cookies or changing devices may require you to opt-out again. You may still see non-targeted ads. For more control over ads, check the privacy settings on social media platforms.
· State-Specific Rights: If you reside in certain U.S. states, you may have additional rights related to the "sale" of your Personal Information or "targeted advertising." Refer to the "Your Choices and Legal Rights" section for details on these rights.
Your Legal Rights:
Depending on where you live, you might have certain rights concerning your Personal Information, such as:
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Access and Copies: Request access to or copies of your data and information on its use.
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Update Information: Ask us to correct or update any inaccurate or incomplete data.
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Limit Usage: Restrict or limit how we use your data if it’s inaccurate or not legally permissible.
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Object to Use: Object to how we are using your Personal Information.
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Withdraw Consent: Revoke your consent for us to collect or use your data.
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Request Deletion: Ask us to delete your Personal Information, with some legal exceptions.
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File a Complaint: Complaint with the relevant authority regarding our data practices.
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Challenge Automated Decisions: If applicable, you can challenge decisions made solely by automated processes.
To exercise these rights, please use the details in the "Contact Information" section to contact us. We might need to verify your identity before processing your request.
For residents of Colorado, Connecticut, Indiana, Iowa, Montana, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Virginia, you also have the right to:
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Opt-Out: You can choose not to have your data "sold" or used for "targeted advertising" and "profiling."
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Appeal Decisions: You can appeal our decisions about your privacy rights. Contact us at 210-759-2668 or support@usboot.com for appeals, and if you are dissatisfied, you may contact your state's Attorney General.
Your California Privacy Rights
If you’re a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) gives you specific rights regarding your Personal Information. Here’s a simple guide to help you understand what we collect, how we use it, and your rights:
What Personal Information Do We Collect?
We might collect the following types of Personal Information:
Basic Information: Your name, email, and contact details.
Shopping Details: Your purchase history and preferences.
Online Activities: Your browsing history and interactions with our site.
Location Info: Your physical location data.
Work-Related Info: Your job title and employment background.
Your Rights Under the CCPA
As a California resident, you can:
Request Information: Find out what Personal Information we collect, use, and share.
Request Deletion: Ask us to remove your Personal Information from our records.
Opt-Out of Sales: Let us know if you want to opt out of the “sale” of your Personal Information.
Fair Treatment: Get the same level of service and pricing even if you exercise your CCPA rights.
To make a request or learn more, contact us using the details in the "Contact Information" section. We may need to verify your identity before we can fulfill your request.
This section does not apply to:
Public information from government records.
Data that has been de-identified or aggregated.
How We Respond to Your Requests
We aim to respond to all verifiable consumer requests within 45 days. If we need more time, we will notify you in writing of the reason and new deadline, up to an additional 45 days (total of 90 days).
You can choose to receive our response by mail or electronically. We will also explain any reasons we cannot fulfill your request. For data portability requests, we will provide your Personal Information in a usable format that allows easy transfer.
We do not charge for handling your request unless it is excessive, repetitive, or unfounded. If a fee is necessary, we will explain why and provide an estimate before proceeding.
We ensure you will not be discriminated against for exercising your CCPA rights. We will not:
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Refuse to provide you with goods or services.
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Charge you different prices or rates.
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Offer a different level or quality of goods or services.
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Suggest different terms or conditions.
Opting Out of Sale and Sharing of Your Data
We "sell" and "share" certain types of Personal Information with third parties, as described above. If you are 16 or older, you can tell us not to "sell" or "share" your Personal Information at any time. If you opted into "sales" before, you could opt out whenever.
You also have the option to opt out of non-essential cookies.
Cookie Preferences
You do not need an account to submit an opt-out request.
Security and Retention of Personal Information
We diligently work to protect your Personal Information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
Despite these efforts, data transmission over the Internet is not entirely secure. While we endeavor to protect your Personal Information, we cannot ensure its absolute security during transmission to our website. Any Personal Information transmitted is at your own risk, and we are not responsible for circumventing privacy settings or security measures.
We retain your Personal Information only for as long as necessary to achieve the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy unless a more extended retention period is required or permitted by law.
In determining the appropriate retention period, we consider the amount, nature, and sensitivity of the Personal Information, the potential risk of harm from unauthorized use or disclosure, the purposes for processing the Personal Information, whether those purposes can be achieved by other means, and any applicable legal requirements.
If we de-identify Personal Information, we will maintain and use it in its de-identified form. We will not attempt to re-identify it unless required or permitted by law.
Transferring Your Personal Information Abroad
When you use our website to share your Personal Information, it might be sent to countries with different privacy laws, including the United States. We protect your information during these transfers.
If you're in the European Economic Area, Switzerland, or the United Kingdom, your data may go to countries without strong data protection laws. We use EU Standard Contractual Clauses or other legal methods to protect your data. For more details, see the "Contact Information" section.
Modifications to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our data collection, use, disclosure practices, and legal requirements.
The "Last Modified" date at the top of this page indicates the last revision date. When updates are made, we will change this date and make previous versions available for your review. We will notify you of substantial changes and seek your consent as the law requires.
The most current version of this Privacy Policy applies to all Personal Information we handle. We recommend that you review it periodically to stay informed about our privacy practices and any updates.
Contact Us
For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, our information handling practices, or your legal rights, please contact:
US Boot
Email: support@usboot.com
Phone: 210-759-2668
We welcome your inquiries and are available to assist you with any issues related to this Privacy Policy or to address your rights under the law.