Privacy Policy

At Ump Attire Clothing Store, we understand that precision, reliability, and trust are as crucial in handling your personal data as they are in officiating the game. Just as you demand clarity in every call, we are committed to transparency in how we collect, use, and protect your information. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding data for officials, leagues, associations, and fans worldwide who use our store to purchase professional gear—from Chest-Protectors and Base-Plate-Shoes to Clothing-Apparel and Game-Warning-Penalty-Cards.

By using our website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to process your orders efficiently, improve your experience, and communicate with you professionally. The data we collect falls into two categories:

A. Information You Provide Directly:

• Identity & Contact Data: Name, email address, phone number, shipping/billing address, and association/league affiliation.
• Transaction & Financial Data: Payment information (processed securely by our partners; we do not store full card details), order history, and product preferences (e.g., interest in Cold-Weather-Accessories or Gear-Bags-Travel).
• Account Data: If you create an account, your login credentials and saved preferences for faster checkout.
• Communication Data: Correspondence with our customer service team via email (e.g., [email protected]).

B. Information Collected Automatically:

• Technical & Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited (such as the Ankle-Bands or Ball-Bags sections), time spent on site, and referring URL.
• Cookie Data: See Section 6 for detailed information on cookies and tracking technologies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data with the same professionalism you bring to the field, strictly for the following purposes:

• To Fulfill Your Orders: Processing payments, shipping your Equipment-Bags or Flip-Coins, and providing order confirmations and tracking.
• To Communicate with You: Sending transactional emails (order updates, shipping notices), responding to your inquiries, and, if you opt-in, providing information on new products like Arm-Wrist-Guards or seasonal Clothing-Apparel.
• To Improve Our Store & Service: Analyzing website usage to enhance navigation, optimize product categories (like Bags-Tools or Cooling-Products-Recovery), and tailor our offerings to the officiating community.
• To Ensure Security: Protecting our website and users from fraud, unauthorized transactions, and other security threats.
• To Comply with Legal Obligations: Meeting applicable laws, regulations, and tax requirements.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We treat your data with the confidentiality of a closed-door conference. We do not sell your personal information. We may share it only in these specific situations:

• Trusted Service Providers: With partners who perform essential services for us, such as payment processing (e.g., for Visa, MasterCard, JCB, PayPal), shipping carriers, and IT security. These partners are contractually bound to protect your data and use it solely for the services we request.
• Legal Requirements: If required by law, subpoena, or similar legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Ump Attire, our customers, or others.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, sale of company assets, or acquisition, where customer information may be transferred as a business asset.
• With Your Consent: In any other circumstance, we will share your data only with your explicit permission.

4. International Data Transfers

As we serve a global community of officials (with noted considerations for Asia and remote regions), your data may be processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. We ensure all such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws through standard contractual clauses or other approved mechanisms to safeguard your information.

5. Data Storage and Security

Your trust is our most valuable asset. We implement advanced security measures designed to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction.

• Encryption: We use SSL (Secure Socket Layer) encryption for all data transmissions, including during checkout.
• Secure Storage: Personal data is stored on secure servers with limited access.
• Payment Security: We partner with PCI-DSS compliant payment gateways. We never store your complete credit card details on our servers.
• Data Retention: We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure smooth operation and a better shopping experience.

• Essential Cookies: Required for core functions like adding items to your cart (e.g., Chain-Clips or Down-Indicators) and secure checkout. You cannot opt-out of these.
• Performance & Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how officials navigate our site, which helps us improve product layouts and site performance.
• Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences, such as language or region, to personalize your visit.
• Advertising Cookies: Used to show you relevant product ads on other platforms. You can manage these through your browser settings.

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. However, disabling certain cookies may limit your ability to use specific features of our store.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, which we respect and will facilitate. These may include:

• Access & Portability: The right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: The right to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Deletion: The right to request deletion of your personal data, subject to certain legal exceptions.
• Opt-Out: The right to opt-out of marketing communications at any time by using the “unsubscribe” link in any email.
• Restrict Processing & Object: Rights to restrict how we use your data or object to certain processing.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 9. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable law.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website and products are intended for sports officials, leagues, and associations. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 16. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us immediately.

9. Contact Us

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy occasionally.