ONLINE PRIVACY POLICY AGREEMENT
How We Protect Your Data at The Fossil Exchange – Shark Teeth Fossils Privacy Policy
At The Fossil Exchange, your privacy is as valuable as our shark teeth fossils. This Trusted Privacy Policy – How We Protect Your Data explains how we collect, store, and use personal information from those who visit our website or make use of our online services. We are fully committed to safeguarding your data with complete transparency and care.
We reserve the right to update or modify this policy at any time. To stay informed of the latest changes, we encourage users to regularly revisit this page. If The Fossil Exchange ever decides to use your personally identifiable information in a way significantly different from what was initially stated, you will be promptly notified by email and given the opportunity to consent or opt out.
This Trusted Privacy Policy – How We Protect Your Data governs all data collection and usage by The Fossil Exchange. By using www.thefossilexchange.com, you agree to the data practices described here.
Please note that this policy does not apply to third-party companies or individuals that are not under our direct control. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external websites you visit, especially those linked from our platform.
What This Trusted Privacy Policy Covers
What personally identifiable information we collect through our website;
Why we collect that information and our legal basis for doing so;
How we use and share the collected information;
What choices you have about your data;
How we secure and protect your personal information.
Information We Collect
Disclosing personally identifiable information to us is always your choice. However, without certain information, we may be unable to register you or fulfill services. We collect:
Voluntarily provided data, such as your name, email, billing address, and payment details when you make a purchase.
Automatically collected data, including cookies, server logs, and tracking technologies.
Non-personal demographic info, such as browser type, IP address, operating system, and general location to help us improve your experience.
We may also observe your behavior on our site to better understand which fossils or pages are most useful to our visitors.
Rest assured, this Trusted Privacy Policy is built around respecting your choices. We only collect and use information you knowingly and willingly provide, and only for the purposes clearly outlined in this policy.
Why We Collect Information and For How Long
We collect your data for the following reasons:
To understand your needs and fulfill the services you request;
To improve our products, services, and user experience;
To send promotional content when we have your consent;
To conduct surveys or market research with your permission;
To personalize the website based on your behavior and preferences.
We retain your information only as long as necessary, based on:
How long it remains relevant to our operations;
Legal obligations or retention periods;
Our contractual relationship and your level of engagement;
Our legitimate interest in maintaining service quality.
Use of Information Collected
The Fossil Exchange does not sell, rent, or lease customer lists or personal information to third parties.
We may use your information to:
Fulfill product orders or service requests;
Keep you informed of future products or services;
Conduct opinion surveys or customer feedback initiatives.
In addition, we use third-party services (e.g., Facebook, Instagram) that may collect information such as your IP address or cookies. These are subject to the providers’ own privacy policies, not ours.
Disclosure of Information
We may disclose your data only under these circumstances:
To fulfill your specific orders or requests;
When required by law, court order, or legal process;
With your explicit consent;
To enforce our Terms of Service;
To protect The Fossil Exchange’s legal rights and property;
To outside auditors or service providers under confidentiality agreements.
Non-Marketing Purposes
We may contact you for important non-marketing reasons, such as:
Account issues
Technical problems
Product updates
Legal compliance
In certain cases, we may post notices publicly on our website or in other media.
Unsubscribe or Opt-Out
You may opt out of receiving communications at any time by emailing us at info@thefossilexchange.com. To unsubscribe from third-party services, please contact them directly.
Links to Other Websites
Our website may include links to affiliates or external websites. The Fossil Exchange is not responsible for their privacy practices. We advise users to read each site’s privacy policy before sharing personal information.
Notice to European Union Users
Our operations are based in the United States. If you are in the EU and provide personal data, you consent to its transfer and processing in the U.S. under the terms of this Trusted Privacy Policy – How We Protect Your Data.
Security
Your trust is important to us. This Trusted Privacy Policy includes strong protections to prevent unauthorized access to your data:
Sensitive information (like credit card data) is encrypted and transmitted securely (SSL).
Only authorized employees have access to personal data.
We secure all systems that store or handle your information.
The Fossil Exchange uses industry-standard safeguards online and offline to protect your information from loss, misuse, and unauthorized access.
Acceptance of Terms
By using our site, you agree to this Trusted Privacy Policy – How We Protect Your Data. Continued use of the website after updates means you accept any changes.
Contact Us
Have questions about this Trusted Privacy Policy – How We Protect Your Data?
Email: info@thefossilexchange.com
Phone: 848-448-6849
Mailing Address:
The Fossil Exchange
7110 Wrightsville Ave Ste B6
Wilmington, North Carolina 28403
