🔐 Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Western Leather Gear (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and shares information when you visit or make a purchase from our website westernleathergear.com.

1. Information We Collect

  • Personal Information: Name, email, phone number, billing and shipping address.
  • Payment Information: We do not store payment card details. Payments are processed securely through third-party gateways (e.g., Stripe, PayPal).
  • Device Information: IP address, browser type, time zone, cookies, and usage patterns.
  • Order History: Products purchased, returns, and support interactions.

2. How We Use Your Information

  • To process and fulfill your orders
  • To communicate with you (order updates, customer service, marketing—if opted in)
  • To improve and optimize our website performance
  • To comply with legal obligations and prevent fraud

3. Sharing Your Information

We only share your information with trusted third parties to help us operate our store, such as:

  • Shipping carriers (e.g., USPS, FedEx)
  • Payment processors (e.g., PayPal, Stripe)
  • Email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp – if subscribed)
  • Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

4. Your Rights (CCPA & GDPR)

If you are a U.S. resident (especially California) or located in the EU, you have the right to:

  • Request access to personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction or deletion of your data
  • Opt-out of receiving marketing communications at any time
  • Request we do not sell your personal data (we don’t, but you may formally opt out)

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@westernleathergear.com.

5. Data Retention

We retain order and personal data as required to fulfill orders, comply with legal obligations, and improve customer experience, unless you request deletion.

6. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking tools to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. You may disable cookies in your browser settings if preferred.

7. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information. However, no online transmission is 100% secure.

8. Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content. Please review their policies separately.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.”

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us: