Privacy Policy

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Welcome to Pro Ping Pong Shop (“we”, “us”, or “our”). At propingpongshop.com, we are committed to protecting the privacy of our customers – whether you’re a professional player customizing your dream bat, a parent shopping for educational toys, or an institution purchasing equipment for your club. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information to provide and improve our services:

Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, shipping/billing address, phone number when you create an account or place an order.
Payment Information: Credit card details (processed securely through our PCI-DSS compliant payment processors), PayPal account information.
Transaction Data: Purchase history, products viewed (especially important for tracking preferences in rubbers, blades, and custom bat components).
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing behavior on our site.
Communication Data: Correspondence when you contact our customer service team about products like Stiga bats or Playmobil sets.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Process and fulfill your orders for table tennis equipment and educational toys
Provide customer support for specialized products like custom bats or professional rubbers
Improve our product offerings and website experience for players of all levels
Send transactional emails (order confirmations, shipping updates)
Prevent fraud and enhance security, especially for high-value equipment purchases
Comply with legal obligations related to international sales

We do not use your personal data for automated decision-making or profiling.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with:

Payment Processors: Visa, MasterCard, JCB, PayPal to complete transactions
Shipping Providers: To deliver your orders worldwide (excluding some Asian countries and remote regions)
Service Providers: Website hosting, analytics, and marketing services that assist our operations
Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights

We never sell your personal data to third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Data Storage and Security

We implement professional-grade security measures appropriate for our table tennis specialty store:

All transactions are encrypted using SSL technology
Payment details are processed through PCI-DSS compliant gateways and never stored on our servers
Regular security audits of our systems
Limited employee access to personal data

Data is stored primarily in the United States with appropriate safeguards for international transfers.

5. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access, correct, or delete your personal information
Restrict or object to processing of your data
Receive your data in a portable format
Withdraw consent (where applicable)
Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise these rights regarding your ping pong equipment purchases, contact us at [email protected].

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Remember your preferences (like rubber brands or blade types)
Analyze site traffic and improve performance
Provide personalized recommendations for table tennis gear

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect your shopping experience.

7. Children’s Privacy

While we sell educational toys and early years products, our website is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent.