Privacy Policy

At Sharp Knife World, precision, reliability, and trust are not just principles we apply to our curated collection of knives—from tactical OTF models to premium Schrade hunting blades—but also to how we handle your personal information. We serve a global community of discerning enthusiasts, collectors, and professionals who value security and transparency. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, protect, and share your data when you visit sharpknifeworld.com or make a purchase from us.

Just as our payment process is designed to be a secure and seamless extension of your shopping experience, our data practices are built on a foundation of respect for your privacy and compliance with applicable data protection laws.

1. Information We Collect

To provide you with our services, we collect information that you provide directly, as well as data collected automatically:

A. Information You Provide:

• Identity & Contact Data: Name, shipping/billing address, email address, phone number.
• Financial & Transaction Data: Payment method details (processed securely via our PCI-DSS compliant gateway or PayPal), order history, and purchase details (e.g., specific knife models like Automatic, Fixed Blade, or California Legal knives).
• Communication Data: Correspondence with our support team via email ([email protected]).
• Account Data (if applicable): Username, password, preferences.

B. Information Collected Automatically:

• Technical & Device Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers.
• Usage Data: Pages visited on our site (e.g., product categories like “EDC Knives” or “Hunting Knives”), time spent, referring URLs, and interaction with site features.
• Location Data: General geographic location (country/region) derived from your IP address to ensure compliance with shipping restrictions and applicable laws.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data with the same precision and purpose that defines our products:

• To Process & Fulfill Orders: To complete your purchase, process payment, arrange shipping, and provide order confirmations and invoices.
• To Communicate With You: To send transactional emails (order updates, shipping notifications), respond to your inquiries, and provide customer support.
• To Improve Our Website & Services: To analyze site usage trends, optimize our product offerings (e.g., understanding interest in Butterfly Knives vs. Pocket Knives), and enhance your browsing experience.
• For Security & Fraud Prevention: To protect our website, business, and customers from malicious activity, in line with our commitment to a secure checkout.
• For Legal & Compliance Purposes: To comply with legal obligations, including export controls and regulations pertaining to knife sales in different jurisdictions.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We value your trust and do not sell your personal data. We share information only as necessary and under strict conditions:

• Service Providers: We engage trusted third parties to perform essential functions, such as payment processing (PCI-DSS compliant gateways, PayPal), shipping carriers, and IT service providers. They access data only to perform their tasks and are contractually obligated to protect it.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, subpoena, or other legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Sharp Knife World, our customers, or others.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, sale, or transfer of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction, with notice provided.

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data’s security is treated with the same seriousness as the craftsmanship of our blades.

• Storage: We store personal data on secure servers located in the United States. We retain data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined, or as required by law.
• Protection Measures: We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures, including SSL encryption for data transmission, secure payment processing, and restricted internal data access. As noted in our checkout process, your full financial data (like credit card numbers) is never stored on our servers.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access & Correction: You can request access to or correction of your personal data.
• Deletion: You may request deletion of your data, subject to legal or contractual obligations we must fulfill.
• Opt-Out: You can opt out of marketing communications by using the “unsubscribe” link in any email.
• Do Not Track: Our site does not currently respond to “Do Not Track” browser signals. You can manage tracking via cookie preferences (see below).

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond in accordance with applicable law.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to ensure the smooth functioning of our site and to understand how our community of enthusiasts interacts with our content.

• Essential Cookies: Required for core functions like shopping cart operation and secure checkout.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us analyze site traffic and performance (e.g., which knife categories are most viewed). We may use services like Google Analytics.
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings (like language or region) for future visits.

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Disabling cookies may limit some functionalities of our website.

7. International Data Transfers

We serve a global audience (excluding certain restricted regions). If you are accessing our site from outside the United States, please be aware that your data will be transferred to and processed in the U.S., where data protection laws may differ. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure your data remains protected.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our products are intended for purchase by adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18. If you believe a child has provided us with data, please contact us immediately.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review it occasionally.