Privacy Policy

1. Mission Statement: Operational Clarity in Data Protection

At TACDIS Apparel Shop, we serve a global network of operators, professionals, and enthusiasts whose missions demand reliability, precision, and security. We extend these core principles to the protection of your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines our protocols for collecting, using, and safeguarding your information with the same level of integrity and operational clarity that defines our tactical gear and payment systems. Your trust is non-negotiable.

2. Data We Collect: Mission-Critical Information

To fulfill your orders and enhance your operational readiness, we collect the following categories of data:

A. Information You Provide Directly:

• Identity & Contact Data: Name, shipping/billing address, email address, phone number.
• Financial & Transaction Data: Payment method details (processed securely via our PCI-DSS compliant gateways), order history, and purchase records. We do not store full credit card numbers on our servers.
• Operational Communication: Correspondence with our command center (customer service), including inquiries and support requests.
• Account Data (if applicable): Username, password (hashed), and profile preferences.

B. Information Collected Automatically:

• Technical & Device Data: IP address, browser type and version, time zone setting, operating system, and platform.
• Usage Data: Pages visited, products viewed, navigation paths, and interaction with site features.
• Cookie & Tracking Data: See Section 6 for detailed information.

3. Use of Your Data: Purpose-Driven Deployment

Your data is deployed for specific, lawful purposes essential to our mission of serving you:

• Order Fulfillment & Logistics: To process and authorize payments, ship your gear (via DHL, FedEx, or EMS), provide tracking, and manage returns.
• Customer & Operational Support: To respond to your inquiries, resolve issues, and provide tactical support.
• Security & Fraud Prevention: To protect our website, transactions, and community from threats, in line with our “Security & Data Integrity” standards.
• Site Optimization & Gear Development: To analyze site performance, improve our product range (e.g., APPAREL, BAGS + CASES, BOOTS, OUTERWEAR, KN*VES + TOOLS), and tailor your browsing experience.
• Legal & Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and enforce our terms.

4. Data Sharing & Disclosure: Trusted Allies Only

We share your data only with trusted third-party partners essential for mission execution, under strict confidentiality agreements:

• Payment Processors: Such as Visa, MasterCard, JCB, and PayPal, to securely complete transactions.
• Logistics & Fulfillment Partners: Carriers (DHL, FedEx, EMS) and our Oklahoma City HQ fulfillment center to deliver your order.
• Service Providers: IT, hosting, analytics, and customer support services that assist our operations.
• Legal & Regulatory Authorities: When required by law, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

As a global distributor, we note that your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your own, including the United States, but always protected by appropriate safeguards.

5. Data Storage & Security: Fortified Protocols

We treat your data with the same level of protection required for sensitive operational information.

• Retention: We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.
• Security Measures: Our security posture includes:
  • Industry-standard SSL encryption on our checkout and secure areas.
  • PCI-DSS compliance for all payment processing.
  • Regular security audits and stress-testing of our systems.
  • Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis.

While we deploy robust defenses, no electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but are committed to responding swiftly to any potential breach.

6. Your Rights: Command Over Your Data

Depending on your location (e.g., under GDPR, CCPA/CPRA), you may have rights regarding your personal data, including:

• Access & Portability: To request a copy of the data we hold about you.
• Correction: To update or correct inaccurate data.
• Deletion: To request erasure of your personal data, subject to legal limitations.
• Restriction & Objection: To object to or restrict certain processing activities.
• Opt-Out of Marketing: To unsubscribe from promotional communications (we primarily send transactional emails).

To exercise these rights, deploy a message to our command center at the email below. We will verify your identity and respond within a tactically sound timeframe.

7. Cookies & Tracking Technology

Our site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to ensure smooth navigation, analyze trends, and understand how our community interacts with our gear catalog.

• Essential Cookies: Required for core functions like secure login and shopping cart operation.
• Performance/Analytics Cookies: Help us improve site performance and understand which products (like BASE LAYERS, PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT, or CLEARANCE items) are of highest interest.
• Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences (e.g., currency, region).

You can control cookie settings through your browser. Disabling essential cookies may impact site functionality and your ability to complete a purchase.

8. Policy Updates & Contact

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect operational changes or legal requirements. The updated version will be posted here with a revised effective date.