Privacy Policy
Effective Date: March 15, 2023
Last Updated: December 21, 2025
Welcome to Sands Swimās Privacy Policy. This Privacy Policy describes how Sands Swim (āSands Swim,ā āwe,ā āus,ā or āourā) collects, uses, protects, and shares personal information when you visit or make a purchase from www.sandsswim.com (the āSiteā), interact with us online, or otherwise engage with our services.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how your information is handled.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information You Provide
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including but not limited to:
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Name
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Billing and shipping address
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Email address
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Phone number
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Payment information (processed securely via third-party payment providers)
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Order details and purchase history
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Communications with customer service
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Newsletter sign-ups or promotional preferences
You provide this information when you make a purchase, create an account, sign up for emails, contact us, or otherwise interact with the Site.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:
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IP address
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Browser type and device information
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Pages viewed, time spent on the Site, and referring URLs
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Interaction data collected through cookies, pixels, and similar tracking technologies
This information helps us understand how customers use our Site and improve performance and user experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
Order Fulfillment & Customer Service
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Processing payments and fulfilling orders
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Managing shipping, returns, and exchanges
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Communicating with you about your orders or inquiries
Customer Experience & Site Improvement
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Personalizing your shopping experience
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Improving our website, products, and services
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Understanding customer preferences and trends
Marketing & Communications
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Sending promotional emails, product updates, or announcements (with your consent)
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Running marketing campaigns and measuring effectiveness
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You may opt out of marketing communications at any time using the unsubscribe link or by contacting us directly
Legal & Business Purposes
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Complying with legal obligations
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Preventing fraud and ensuring site security
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Enforcing our Terms of Service and protecting our rights
3. Consent
How Consent Is Obtained
By providing personal information to complete a transaction, verify payment, place an order, or request customer support, you consent to our collection and use of that information for those specific purposes.
For marketing communications, we obtain consent through clear opt-in methods, such as email sign-up forms.
Withdrawing Consent
You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at info@sandsswim.com or by using the unsubscribe link in our emails.
4. Disclosure and Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
Service Providers
We share information with trusted third-party service providers who help operate our business, including:
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Payment processors
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Shipping and fulfillment partners
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Email and marketing platforms
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Website analytics and hosting providers
These providers are required to protect your information and use it only for authorized purposes.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose personal information if required by law, regulation, subpoena, or legal process, or to protect our rights and the safety of others.
Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of the business, subject to this Privacy Policy.
Payment Security
All payment transactions are processed in compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS). We do not store full credit card numbers on our servers.
5. Third-Party Services
Our Site may include links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.
6. Security Measures
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. While no system is 100% secure, we follow industry best practices to reduce the risk of unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
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Enable essential site functionality
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Analyze site traffic and performance
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Support marketing and advertising efforts
You may control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.
8. Age of Consent
By using this Site, you represent that you are at least the age of majority in your jurisdiction, or that you have the consent of a parent or legal guardian. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised āLast Updatedā date. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:
Sands Swim
PO Box 2327
Santa Barbara, CA 93120
Email: info@sandsswim.com
Phone: āŖ(805) 699-5743ā¬
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California Privacy Rights Notice (CCPA / CPRA Addendum)
This section applies only to California residents and supplements the information contained in the Sands Swim Privacy Policy. It is provided in accordance with the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) (collectively, the āCCPAā).
1. Categories of Personal Information We Collect
Within the last 12 months, Sands Swim has collected the following categories of personal information, as defined under the CCPA:
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Identifiers
Such as name, email address, phone number, billing and shipping address, IP address, and order identifiers. -
Commercial Information
Records of products purchased, order history, returns, and customer service interactions. -
Internet or Network Activity
Information regarding your interaction with our website, including browsing behavior, referring URLs, and use of cookies or tracking technologies. -
Geolocation Data (Approximate)
Derived from IP address for fraud prevention, analytics, and marketing purposes. -
Inferences
Preferences or interests inferred from purchase history or site interactions for personalization and marketing.
We do not collect sensitive personal information for the purpose of inferring characteristics, nor do we use sensitive personal information beyond what is necessary to operate our business.
2. Sources of Personal Information
We collect personal information from the following sources:
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Directly from you when you make a purchase, create an account, sign up for emails, or contact us
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Automatically from your device when you browse our website
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From service providers that assist with payments, shipping, analytics, and marketing
3. Purposes for Collecting Personal Information
We collect and use personal information for the following business or commercial purposes:
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Fulfilling orders and processing transactions
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Providing customer support
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Operating, maintaining, and improving our website
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Marketing and advertising our products
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Preventing fraud and securing transactions
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Complying with legal obligations
4. Disclosure of Personal Information
Within the past 12 months, we may have disclosed personal information to service providers for business purposes, including:
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Payment processors
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Shipping and fulfillment partners
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Website analytics and advertising partners
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Customer service and email communication platforms
These disclosures are made pursuant to written contracts that restrict the use of personal information and require appropriate safeguards.
5. Sale or Sharing of Personal Information
Sands Swim does not sell personal information for monetary consideration.
However, under California law, certain online advertising and analytics activities (such as the use of cookies, pixels, or similar technologies) may be considered āsharingā personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.
You have the right to opt out of such sharing as described below.
6. Your California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the CCPA:
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Right to Know
You may request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected, used, disclosed, or shared about you. -
Right to Delete
You may request that we delete personal information we have collected about you, subject to certain legal exceptions. -
Right to Correct
You may request correction of inaccurate personal information. -
Right to Opt Out of Sale or Sharing
You may opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. -
Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information
Where applicable, you may limit the use of sensitive personal information (note: Sands Swim does not use sensitive personal information beyond what is permitted by law). -
Right to Non-Discrimination
We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your privacy rights.
7. How to Exercise Your Rights
To submit a CCPA request, please contact us using one of the following methods:
Email: info@sandsswim.com
Phone: 805-617-0810
We may need to verify your identity before processing your request. Authorized agents may submit requests on your behalf with proper documentation.
We will respond to verifiable consumer requests within the timeframes required by law.
8. āDo Not Sell or Share My Personal Informationā
California residents may opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information by:
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Contacting us at info@sandsswim.com, or
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Adjusting cookie preferences through browser settings or any cookie management tool provided on our website
If Sands Swim implements a dedicated āDo Not Sell or Share My Personal Informationā link or cookie banner, it will be honored in accordance with applicable law.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
10. Updates to This Notice
This California Privacy Rights Notice may be updated from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
