Terms of Use
Welcome to ShoeZerland. By accessing or using our site, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.
What information is collected about our users?
The information we collect falls into the following categories:
- User-provided information: Information you voluntarily submit (e.g., name, email, survey responses, search queries, content you post). Some features may require certain information to function.
- Cookies: We use session and persistent cookies to identify your browser and remember preferences. You can disable cookies in your browser, but some features may not work properly if you do so.
- Log files: Server logs record requests, IP addresses, browser type, referring pages, timestamps, and other technical data used for analytics and site administration.
- Clear GIFs / Web Beacons: We may use web beacons to track anonymous usage patterns, including in emails to measure open rates.
How is this information used?
- To operate, maintain, and provide the features and functionality of the site.
- To send administrative messages (e.g., important updates), or marketing messages only when you have opted in.
- To analyze and improve the site, personalize content, and deliver relevant features and promotions.
- Cookies, log files, and web beacons are used to remember preferences, monitor campaigns, and measure aggregate metrics.
- Links to third-party sites are governed by the privacy practices of those sites; we encourage you to review their policies.
- For cooperative features we provide with third-party partners, data may be shared with the partner in connection with that content, product, or service.
- We may transfer data as part of a corporate transaction (e.g., merger or sale) and will include such data among transferred assets if necessary.
Log Files
We use standard log files containing IP addresses, browser type, ISP, timestamps, referring pages, and click counts to analyze site traffic and trends. This data is not linked to personally identifiable information.
Advertising & Third Parties
We work with third-party ad networks (e.g., Google AdSense, Bing Ads, Facebook, Twitter/X) that may use cookies or web beacons to serve and measure ads. These third parties collect certain information independently and their use of your data is governed by their privacy policies.
When ShoeZerland discloses information
- We may share non-personally-identifiable information with service providers and partners who process data on our behalf under confidentiality obligations.
- We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of users or the public.
- We reserve the right to disclose information in connection with enforcement of our Terms of Use, or to investigate and defend against third-party claims.
Notification of changes
We reserve the right to change these terms or our services at any time. Changes take effect when posted; continued use after posting constitutes acceptance. Check the "Last Revised" date to see when this policy was last updated.
Conflict resolution
We aim to resolve disputes promptly. If you raise a dispute with us, we will endeavor to address it within 15 working days.
Contact information
If you have questions or suggestions about our privacy policy, please reach out to us at admin [at] shoezerland.com.