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Welcome to Wave Rider Shop (“we”, “us”, or “our”). We’re stoked you’re here to check out our bodyboarding gear, and we take your privacy as seriously as we take wave selection. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit statesidesurf.com.

1. Who We Are

Wave Rider Shop is a performance bodyboarding gear retailer founded by competitive riders and headquartered in Biloxi, Mississippi. We ship globally (excluding some Asian and remote regions) to wave warriors who demand quality equipment.

2. Information We Collect

When you ride through our site, we may collect:

  • Order Information: Name, email, shipping/billing address, payment details (processed securely through PCI-compliant systems)
  • Account Details: If you create an account, we store your login credentials and order history
  • Surf Behavior: Products you view, search terms, and how you navigate our site
  • Device Information: IP address, browser type, and operating system for security and optimization
  • Communications: Emails or messages sent to our customer service team

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

  • Process and ship your orders faster than a shorebreak
  • Provide customer support from our team of former competitive riders
  • Improve our products and website experience
  • Send order confirmations and shipping updates (no spam – we hate junk waves and junk mail equally)
  • Prevent fraud and enhance security
  • Comply with legal requirements

4. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We only share your information when absolutely necessary:

  • Shipping Carriers: UPS, USPS, or other delivery services to get your gear to you
  • Payment Processors: PCI-compliant services like PayPal or Stripe to handle transactions
  • Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights

We never sell your data to third-party marketers.

5. Data Storage & Security

We protect your information with:

  • 256-bit encryption (same level banks use)
  • Secure servers with restricted access
  • Regular security audits

Data is stored in the United States and we retain it only as long as necessary to serve you or comply with legal obligations.

6. Your Rights

As a valued rider, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your data (subject to legal requirements)
  • Opt-out of marketing communications

To exercise these rights, email our crew at [email protected].

7. Cookies & Tracking

Like wax on your board, cookies help things stick:

  • Essential Cookies: Keep your cart items and login session secure
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how riders use our site to improve it
  • Marketing Cookies: Show relevant products (you can opt-out)

You can manage cookies through your browser settings, though some features may not work without essential cookies.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy as our shop evolves. Significant changes will be posted on our website – we recommend checking back periodically.

9. Contact Us

For any privacy questions, paddle over to:

Wave Rider Shop
1486 Tanglewood Road
Biloxi, MS 39531
Email: [email protected]

Now that the formalities are out of the way, get back to what matters – choosing your next board! See you in the lineup.

🌊 The Wave Rider Shop Crew