Privacy Policy – Foger Vapes
1. Introduction
Welcome to Foger Vapes (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, make purchases, or interact with our services.
By using our website or services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information
We may collect the following personal information:
– **Contact Information:** Name, email address, phone number, mailing address
– **Account Information:** Username, password, account preferences
– **Payment Information:** Credit card details, billing address, payment method preferences
– **Identity Verification:** Date of birth, government-issued ID information (for age verification)
– **Purchase History:** Order details, product preferences, transaction records
– **Communication Records:** Customer service interactions, reviews, feedback
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we automatically collect:
– **Device Information:** IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers
– **Usage Data:** Pages viewed, time spent on site, click patterns, referral sources
– **Location Information:** General geographic location based on IP address
– **Cookies and Tracking Technologies:** Information collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies
2.3 Third-Party Information
We may receive information about you from third parties, including:
– Payment processors and financial institutions
– Marketing partners and affiliates
– Social media platforms (if you connect your accounts)
– Age verification services
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
3.1 Business Operations
– Processing and fulfilling orders
– Managing your account and customer relationship
– Providing customer support and technical assistance
– Conducting age verification (required by law for vaping products)
– Processing payments and preventing fraud
3.2 Communications
– Sending order confirmations and shipping notifications
– Responding to your inquiries and requests
– Providing important updates about our services
– Sending promotional materials (with your consent)
3.3 Legal and Safety
– Complying with legal obligations and regulations
– Enforcing our terms of service and policies
– Protecting against fraud, abuse, and security threats
– Maintaining records as required by law
3.4 Business Improvement
– Analyzing website usage and customer behavior
– Improving our products, services, and user experience
– Conducting market research and analytics
– Developing new products and features
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your personal information in the following circumstances:
4.1 Service Providers
We work with trusted third-party service providers who assist us with:
– Payment processing and fraud prevention
– Shipping and logistics
– Marketing and advertising
– Website hosting and maintenance
– Age verification services
– Customer support tools
4.2 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information when required by law or in response to:
– Valid legal processes (subpoenas, court orders)
– Government investigations or regulatory requests
– Law enforcement inquiries
– Protection of our legal rights and interests
4.3 Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new entity, subject to the same privacy protections.
4.4 Consent
We may share your information with your explicit consent for specific purposes not covered in this policy.
5. Age Verification and Compliance
As a retailer of vaping products, we are required by law to verify the age of our customers. We collect and use date of birth and identity verification information solely for compliance with applicable tobacco and vaping regulations. This information is handled with the highest level of security and is only shared with authorized age verification services.
**Important:** Our products are only available to individuals who are 21 years of age or older (or the legal smoking age in their jurisdiction, whichever is higher).
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:
– Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest
– Secure payment processing systems
– Regular security assessments and updates
– Access controls and authentication mechanisms
– Employee training on data protection practices
While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but are committed to maintaining industry-standard protections.
7. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
7.1 Access and Portability
– Request access to your personal information
– Obtain a copy of your data in a portable format
7.2 Correction and Updates
– Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
– Update your account information and preferences
7.3 Deletion
– Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal retention requirements)
– Close your account and remove associated data
7.4 Marketing Communications
– Opt-out of promotional emails and marketing communications
– Manage your communication preferences
7.5 Cookie Management
– Control cookie settings through your browser
– Opt-out of certain tracking technologies
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the “Contact Us” section.
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and collect usage information. Types of cookies we use include:
– **Essential Cookies:** Required for basic website functionality
– **Analytics Cookies:** Help us understand how visitors use our site
– **Marketing Cookies:** Used for personalized advertising and promotions
– **Preference Cookies:** Remember your settings and preferences
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings, though disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
9. Third-Party Links and Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or integrate with third-party services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to these external sites or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
10. International Data Transfers
If you are accessing our services from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. These countries may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.
11. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Factors affecting retention periods include:
– The nature and sensitivity of the information
– Legal and regulatory requirements
– Business and operational needs
– Your account status and activity
12. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 21 (or the legal smoking age in their jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we discover that we have collected information from someone under the legal age, we will promptly delete such information.
13. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
California residents have additional privacy rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:
– Right to know what personal information is collected
– Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
– Right to say no to the sale of personal information
– Right to access personal information
– Right to equal service and price
– Right to delete personal information
We do not sell personal information to third parties. For more information about your California privacy rights, please contact us.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of material changes by:
– Posting the updated policy on our website
– Sending email notifications to registered users
– Providing prominent notice on our website
Your continued use of our services after the effective date of any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
15. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
**Foger Vapes**
Email: sales@mrfogervapes.com
For privacy-related inquiries, please include “Privacy Policy” in the subject line of your email.