Privacy Policy
Last Updated: July 30th, 2024
Overview
We are committed to protecting your personal information and will never share, sell or otherwise distribute your data to third parties with the exception of those used for order processing, fraud detection, digital security, analytics and first-hand marketing campaigns such as voluntary newsletter signup or physical mailings. A detailed list of these third parties is disclosed below. We respect your privacy rights and will never send un-solicited email or spam.
The following Privacy Policy outlines how your data is used when accessing our website or other digital services we provide.
Policy Updates
GPKNIVES, LLC reserves the right to amend this policy at any time without notice to its users. Your use of this site (www.gpknives.com) signifies your acceptance of our terms of use and the privacy policy set forth here.
Information Collected
The data we collect falls into two different categories. You may at any time refuse to disclose this information to us.
Personal Information: We collect personal information such as names, email addresses, phone numbers, mailing addresses, credit card data and shopping preferences (newsletter subscription, wish list requests, product notifications) when voluntarily provided by the user. This information can be viewed and in most cases updated through your user account.
Digital Information: We collect digital information such as IP addresses, device information, geographic location, browser cookies and browsing data.
The following table is a list of types of data we have collected from users in the last 12 months, along with detailed information concerning its collection and disclosure.
| Data Type | How this is Collected | Why this is Collected | Disclosed To |
| First and Last Name | User Entry | Order Processing, Account Creation, Site Personalization | Payment Processors, Fraud Detection Providers |
| User Entry | Order Processing, Account Creation, Opt-In Email Marketing | Payment Processors, Fraud Detection Providers, Newsletter Provider | |
| Phone Number | User Entry | Order Processing | Payment Processors, Fraud Detection Providers |
| Address | User Entry | Order Processing | Payment Processors, Fraud Detection Providers |
| Product Review | User Entry | Site Improvement | Site Abuse Providers |
| Credit Card Data | User Entry | Order Processing | Payment Processors, Fraud Detection Providers |
| Browser Cookie | User's Browser, Our Web Server | Order Processing, Site Personalization, Site Abuse Providers | No One |
| IP Address | User's Browser, Our Web Server | Order Processing, Preventing Site Abuse | Fraud Detection Providers, Site Abuse Providers |
| Geographic Location | User Entry, IP/Geolocation Providers | Order Processing, Preventing Site Abuse | Fraud Detection Providers, Site Abuse Providers, Marketing Analytics Providers |
| Device Information (Browser Version, Operating System, Plugins, etc.) | User's Browser | Order Processing, Site Improvement, Preventing Site Abuse | Fraud Detection Providers, Site Abuse Providers, Marketing Analytics Providers |
| Shopping Data (Saved Searches, Account Preferences, Wish List Requests, Product Notifications) | User Entry | Site Personalization, Opt-In Email Marketing | No One |
| Browsing Data (Web Page Views, HTTP Headers, etc.) | User's Browser | Site Improvement, Preventing Site Abuse | Site Abuse Providers, Marketing Analytics Providers |
Security
The security of user data is a top priority at GPKNIVES. User submitted information is encrypted using the latest 256-bit encryption technology to ensure all personal information passed between our customers and us is secure. All information stored is placed in a secure database, protected by network firewalls. Unfortunately, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we make no claims as to the absolute security of user data.
Children's Privacy
Our website and products listed are not directed towards individuals under the age of 18 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal information from these persons.
External Links
This site may contain links to other websites such as social media or other helpful third parties. We encourage you to read the individual privacy policy for each site when visiting one of these pages. External links are not an endorsement or referral.
Electronic Newsletters
By subscribing to our newsletter you are agreeing to receive digital marketing communications via email. Users can unsubscribe at any time using the link provided at the bottom of these communications.
International Users
Use of this website indicates your agreement that we may use and disclose data we collect as described here or as communicated to you, transmit it outside your resident jurisdiction, and store it on servers in the United States.
Google ReCAPTCHA
Our website uses Google ReCAPTCHA to prevent site abuse. More information about this technology, along with its privacy policy can be viewed at https://www.google.com/recaptcha/about/.
Information Shared
In addition to the conditions outlined in the table above, we may share some or all of the above listed data in the following circumstances:
- In response to subpoenas, search warrants, court orders, or other legal process.
- At your direction (Should you directly request us to share data with other persons).
Contact Information
Should you have any questions, suggestions or comments regarding our privacy policy, your personal information, or the security of this site please feel free to contact us via email at info@gpknives.com or thru our physical mailing address below.
GPKNIVES, LLC
2230 Liebler Road
Troy, IL 62294