At Maris Optics, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website www.marisoptics.com (the "Site") or purchase our sports sunglasses ("Products"). By using our Site or purchasing our Products, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Last Updated: 5/23/25.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information from you:

1. Information You Provide Directly:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, shipping address, and billing address.
• Account Information: Username and password when you create an account on our Site.
• Order Information: Details about the Products you purchase and your order history.
• Payment Information: Credit card details or other payment information you provide when making a purchase. Please note that payment information is processed by our secure payment gateway and we do not directly store your full credit card details on our servers.
• Communications: Records of your communications with us, including emails and customer service inquiries.
• Marketing Preferences: Your preferences for receiving marketing communications from us.
• User-Generated Content: Any reviews, comments, or other content you post on our Site.

2. Information We Collect Automatically:

• Device Information: Your IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, and mobile network information.
• Usage Information: Information about how you use our Site, including the pages you visit, the links you click, the time you spend on our Site, and the referring URLs.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please see our Cookie Policy [Link to Cookie Policy if applicable] for more details.
  

How We Use Your Information

We may use your personal information for the following purposes:

• To process and fulfill your orders, including shipping and billing.
• To manage your account and provide customer support.
• To communicate with you about your orders, inquiries, and our Products.
• To personalize your experience on our Site and provide relevant content and recommendations.
• To send you marketing communications, such as newsletters and promotional offers, if you have opted in to receive them. You can opt out of these communications at any time.
• To improve our Site, Products, and services.
• To analyze trends and user behavior on our Site.
• To detect and prevent fraud and other illegal activities.
• To comply with legal obligations.

How We Share Your Information

We may share your personal information with the following categories of recipients:

• Service Providers: Third-party service providers who assist us with website hosting, payment processing, shipping, email marketing, analytics, and other services necessary to operate our business. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.
• Business Partners: In some cases, we may partner with other businesses to offer joint products or services. If you engage with these offerings, we may share your information with the relevant partners.
• Legal Authorities: We may disclose your information to law enforcement agencies, government bodies, or other third parties if required by law or legal process, or if we believe it is necessary to protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your personal information may be transferred to the acquiring entity. We will notify you if such a transfer occurs and your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
• With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties with your explicit consent.

Your Choices and Rights

You have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access and Correction: You may have the right to access and update the personal information we hold about you. You can typically do this through your account settings on our Site.
• Opt-Out of Marketing Communications: You can opt out of receiving marketing emails from us by following the unsubscribe instructions included in those emails or by contacting us directly.
• Cookies: You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies.
• Other Rights: Depending on your location, you may have additional rights under applicable data protection laws, such as the right to erasure, the right to restrict processing, and the right to data portability. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include encryption, secure servers, and regular security assessments. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

Data Retention

We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to provide you with our Products and services, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

Children's Privacy

Our Site and Products are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent. If you believe that we have collected personal information from a child without consent, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete the information.

Links to Third-Party Websites

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. These websites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

International Data Transfers

If you are accessing our Site from outside the United States, please be aware that your personal information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where our servers are located and our business operates. Data protection laws in the United States may differ from those in your country. By providing your personal information to us, you consent to this transfer and processing.

Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will post the updated policy on our Site and update the "Last Updated" date at the top. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.