At WildPackGear, we are committed to protecting the privacy of our users (“user” or “you”). This Privacy Policy governs the collection, use, disclosure, and safeguarding of your information when you access our camping equipment e-commerce platform, located at http://www.wildpackgear.com, including all associated media formats, mobile sites, applications, and related channels (collectively, the “Site”). Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with any provision herein, you are advised to discontinue use of the Site immediately.
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at our sole discretion. Any revisions become effective upon posting on the Site. You acknowledge that it is your responsibility to review this policy periodically, as your continued use of the Site following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms. Individual notification of each amendment is not provided.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information through various channels, as detailed below.
1.1 Personal Information You Provide
We collect personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide when creating an account, placing an order, subscribing to newsletters, contacting customer support, participating in surveys, or engaging in other Site activities. This may include:
- Full name
- Shipping and billing addresses
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Account login credentials
- Order details and purchase history
- Payment method preference, such as iDEAL, Bancontact, or BLIK
- Outdoor activity preferences or gear specifications (e.g., tent capacity, sleeping bag size, or backpack volume requirements)
- Communication preferences and marketing consent
While disclosure of such data is optional, failure to provide certain information may limit your access to specific Site features, such as personalized equipment recommendations, order tracking, or expedited customer support.
1.2 Payment and Financial Information
When you place an order, request a refund, or participate in a return or exchange, we may collect or receive limited payment-related information, such as:
- The payment method selected (iDEAL, Bancontact, or BLIK)
- Transaction ID, payment reference, or authorization status
- Payment amount, currency, and transaction timestamp
- Refund and chargeback status
- Limited billing or account identifiers returned by the payment service provider
- Correspondence relating to payment inquiries or disputes
Payments are processed through the selected payment service provider’s secure interface. Depending on the payment method, authorization may be completed through your banking application, account credentials, a one-time code, biometric verification, or other verification steps required by the provider.
We do not request or store your online banking password, wallet login credentials, full payment account number, or CVV. We do not store full payment credentials on our servers. Payment information is processed by licensed payment service providers and processors that maintain PCI DSS compliance where applicable and handle payment data in accordance with their own privacy and security obligations.
1.3 Derivative and Technical Data
When you interact with the Site, our servers automatically collect certain technical information, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Access timestamps
- Pages viewed before and after visiting the Site
- Device name, model, operating system version, and regional settings for mobile users
This data is used for system administration, traffic analysis, fraud prevention, and Site performance optimization.
1.4 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We employ cookies and similar tracking mechanisms to enhance user experience and support our marketing activities. The following categories are used:
- Advertising Cookies – These enable us to display relevant advertisements for camping gear and outdoor equipment on third-party platforms. Neither we nor our advertising partners access personally identifiable information through these cookies.
- Remarketing Cookies – These may increase the frequency of ads featuring camping products you have recently viewed. They allow us to present special offers and encourage return visits. All data processed via remarketing is anonymized and does not enable direct identification of individual users.
- Affiliate Cookies – These are required to track referrals and compensate our affiliate partners who promote our products on a commission basis. Affiliate networks manage these cookies, and no personal identification is transmitted to us through this process.
Disabling Cookies
You may disable or block cookies by adjusting your browser settings. However, please note that doing so may impair certain Site functionalities, including personalized product suggestions, wish lists, and saved cart contents. Non-essential cookies automatically expire after a predefined period. For further information on cookie management, you may consult the ICO website or Google’s Cookie Policy.
2. How We Collect Your Information
We collect information through the following methods:
- Directly from you: When you create an account, place an order, subscribe to marketing communications, request customer support, participate in promotions, or submit reviews.
- Automatically: Through cookies, server logs, web beacons, and similar technologies when you browse or interact with the Site.
- From third parties: From payment service providers and processors, logistics and shipping carriers, analytics providers, advertising and affiliate networks, and fraud prevention services.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
- Order Fulfillment and Delivery: To initiate and confirm payments through your selected wallet payment method, verify orders, pack and ship products, provide tracking updates, handle returns and exchanges, and offer customer support.
- Marketing and Advertising: To send newsletters, promotional offers, cart reminders, and personalized product recommendations. Where required by law, we obtain your consent before sending marketing communications. You may opt out at any time by using the unsubscribe link in our emails or contacting us directly.
- Site Operations and Improvement: To analyze traffic, optimize Site performance, personalize your experience, and develop new products or services.
- Security and Fraud Prevention: To detect, prevent, and investigate fraudulent transactions, unauthorized access, and other illegal activities.
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, and enforceable governmental requests.
4. Sharing and Disclosure of Your Information
We may share your information with third parties in the following circumstances:
- Payment Service Providers and Processors: To initiate, authorize, and settle payments made via iDEAL, Bancontact, or BLIK; issue refunds; and prevent fraud. These providers process payment information under their own privacy and security obligations and maintain PCI DSS compliance where applicable. We receive only limited transaction-related information necessary to confirm and administer your order.
- Logistics and Shipping Carriers: To fulfill and deliver your orders, provide tracking information, and handle returns or exchanges.
- Fulfillment and Warehouse Partners: To pack and dispatch your orders.
- Marketing and Communication Providers: To manage email, SMS, and advertising campaigns, including remarketing and affiliate tracking.
- Analytics and Advertising Partners: To analyze Site usage and deliver relevant advertisements. Where required by law, you may opt out of targeted advertising.
- Legal and Regulatory Authorities: When required by law, court order, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or others.
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the business transaction.
We do not sell your personal information for monetary consideration. We may share limited personal information with advertising and analytics partners to deliver relevant ads; where required by law, you may opt out of such sharing.
5. Payment Security
We take payment security seriously. Payments are authorized through the secure interface of the selected payment service provider, such as iDEAL, Bancontact, or BLIK. Depending on the provider, authorization may involve your banking application, account credentials, a one-time code, biometric verification, or other verification steps.
We do not request or store your online banking password, wallet login credentials, full payment account number, or CVV. We use industry-standard security measures, including SSL/TLS encryption, access controls, and fraud monitoring, to protect information under our control. Our payment service providers maintain PCI DSS compliance where applicable and process payment data in accordance with applicable financial and data protection requirements. If you have questions about payment security, please contact us using the details below.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, including order fulfillment, payment reconciliation, accounting, legal compliance, dispute resolution, and enforcement of our agreements. When no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize your information.
7. Your Privacy Rights and Choices
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal information
- Object to or restrict certain processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Opt out of marketing communications
- Request data portability
- Opt out of the sharing of personal information for targeted advertising
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below. We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law.
8. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where we or our service providers operate. We take reasonable steps to ensure that your data receives an adequate level of protection in accordance with applicable laws.
9. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not intended for children under the age of 18 (or the applicable age of consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
10. Compliance with Local Laws
WildPackGear is headquartered in the United States at 167 W 3rd St, Forest, MS 39074 USA. We comply with applicable U.S. federal and state privacy laws, including those of the State of Mississippi. Where we process personal data of individuals in other jurisdictions, we also comply with applicable local data protection laws, including, where relevant, the GDPR and UK GDPR, the CCPA/CPRA, PIPEDA, the Australian Privacy Act, and other similar laws.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any revisions become effective upon posting on the Site. You are responsible for reviewing this policy periodically. Your continued use of the Site following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.
12. Contact Us
Should you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data-handling practices, please reach out to us using the contact details below. We strive to address all legitimate inquiries within 24 hours on business days.
True Wildlands Pro CampingGear LLC
Address: 167 W 3rd St, Forest, MS 39074 USA
TEL: +1 601-792-3478
Email: [email protected] (Available Monday–Friday, 08:00–17:00 UTC -6)
Registration Number: 1524209