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Privacy Policy for DiscreetPanties.com

Last Updated: July 15, 2025

Welcome to DiscreetPanties.com (the “Website”), operated by DiscreetPanties.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect your personal information when you visit, interact with, or purchase products, such as worn intimate apparel (“Products”), from our Website. By using the Website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.

Our Website address is: https://discreetpanties.com.

We strive to comply with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for EU residents and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for California residents, where applicable. Due to the nature of our Products, which may contain biological materials like DNA, we emphasize that you handle them responsibly, as outlined in our Terms of Service.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide and improve our services. This includes:

  • Personal Information: Name, email address, shipping address, billing details, phone number, and payment information when you create an account, make a purchase, or contact us.
  • Comments: Data entered in comment forms, your IP address, and browser user agent string for spam detection. An anonymized email hash may be shared with Gravatar to verify usage. Gravatar’s privacy policy is at: https://automattic.com/privacy/. Approved comments may display your profile picture publicly.
  • Media: Images or media you upload may contain metadata (e.g., EXIF GPS). Remove such data before uploading, as others may access it.
  • Usage Data: Non-personal data like pages visited, time spent, referring URLs, and device details (e.g., browser, operating system).
  • Cookies: Data from cookies and similar technologies (see Section 3).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Process orders, manage accounts, and provide customer support.
  • Improve Website functionality and user experience.
  • Send promotional emails or offers (with consent, where required). You may opt out at any time.
  • Detect and prevent fraud, spam, or security threats.
  • Comply with legal obligations, such as tax or regulatory requirements.

We do not process biological materials (e.g., DNA) on Products as part of our data practices. See our Terms of Service for Product handling responsibilities.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance your experience and analyze usage. Types include:

  • Essential Cookies: Enable login and cart functionality; deleted when you close your browser.
  • Preference Cookies: Save comment details (name, email, website) for one year.
  • Session Cookies: Store login and display preferences for two days (or two weeks with “Remember Me”). Removed upon logout.
  • Analytics Cookies: Collect anonymized usage data for up to one year.
  • Content Cookies: Save post IDs for edited content, expiring after one day.

Manage cookies via browser settings or our consent tool (if applicable). Disabling cookies may limit functionality.

4. Embedded Content

Embedded content (e.g., videos, images) from third-party websites may collect data, use cookies, or track interactions, especially if you’re logged into those sites. We are not responsible for third-party privacy practices.

5. Data Sharing

We share data with:

  • Service Providers: Vendors for payment processing, shipping, hosting, or analytics, bound by confidentiality agreements.
  • Spam Detection: Services receiving comment data or IP addresses.
  • Legal Authorities: As required by law or to protect our rights.
  • Business Transfers: In mergers or acquisitions, with notice and consent where required.

Password reset emails include your IP address for security. We do not sell your data for marketing purposes.

6. Data Retention

We retain data as needed:

  • Comments: Indefinitely for moderation purposes.
  • Accounts: Until you request deletion or account termination, unless legally required.
  • Purchases: Seven years for tax and accounting purposes.
  • Analytics: Anonymized data may be retained indefinitely.

7. Your Data Rights

You may have rights to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal data.
  • Restrict or object to processing.
  • Receive a portable data copy.
  • Withdraw consent (where applicable).

Contact [Insert Contact Email] to request data access or deletion. We respond within legal timeframes (e.g., 30 days for GDPR, 45 days for CCPA). Some data may be retained for legal purposes. EU residents may contact a supervisory authority; California residents may exercise CCPA rights.

8. Data Transfers

Data may be processed in servers outside your jurisdiction, compliant with laws like GDPR’s standard contractual clauses. Spam detection services may involve data transfers.

9. Data Security

We use encryption, secure servers, and access controls to protect data. However, no system is fully secure, and we are not liable for breaches beyond our control.

10. Product Notice

Our Products may contain biological materials (e.g., DNA). We do not process these as data. You are responsible for safe handling, per our Terms of Service.

11. Third-Party Links

Third-party links on our Website are not under our control. Review their privacy policies.

12. Children’s Privacy

The Website is for users 18 or older. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. Contact us to report minor data collection.

13. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy, effective upon posting. Continued use implies acceptance. Check this page regularly.

14. Contact Us

For questions or data requests, contact:

Email: admin@discreetpanties.com