Privacy Policy

Welcome to Beach Men Wear (“we”, “our”, or “us”). We’re passionate about providing premium coastal lifestyle products while respecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit beachmenwear.com.

1. Who We Are

Beach Men Wear is an Australian-based retailer specializing in high-quality surf gear, wetsuits, and beachwear for the modern coastal enthusiast. Our headquarters are located at 18 Henry Street, East Geelong, AU 3219.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide better services to all our customers:

• Personal Information: When you make a purchase or create an account, we collect your name, email address, shipping address, payment details (processed securely through our PCI-DSS compliant system), and phone number.
• Browsing Information: We collect data about your interactions with our website, including pages viewed, products browsed, and referring website.
• Device Information: We may collect information about the device you use to access our site, including IP address, browser type, and operating system.
• Communication Data: When you contact our customer service team at [email protected], we retain records of those communications.

3. How We Use Your Information

Your information helps us deliver the Beach Men Wear experience:

• Process your orders and deliver your surf gear worldwide (excluding some Asian and remote regions)
• Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
• Improve our website and product offerings based on browsing patterns
• Send order confirmations and shipping updates
• With your consent, send promotional emails about new wetsuits, surf gear, or special offers
• Prevent fraud and enhance payment security (using bank-level encryption)
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We value your trust and only share information when necessary:

• Service Providers: We work with trusted partners for payment processing (Visa, MasterCard, PayPal), shipping carriers, and website analytics.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by Australian law or to protect our rights.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition, customer information may be transferred as a business asset.

We never sell your personal information to third parties.

5. International Data Transfers

As we ship globally (with some exceptions), your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside Australia. We ensure all transfers comply with applicable data protection laws.

6. Data Security

We implement robust security measures to protect your coastal lifestyle purchases:

• PCI-DSS compliant payment processing
• Bank-level encryption for all transactions
• We never store complete payment details on our servers
• Regular security audits of our systems

7. Your Rights

You have rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data, subject to legal requirements
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Restriction: Limit how we use your data

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].

8. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Like the tide, our website uses cookies to ebb and flow smoothly:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for secure checkout and account functions
• Performance Cookies: Help us improve site performance by tracking popular surf gear
• Marketing Cookies: With consent, help show relevant ads for wetsuits and beachwear

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our products are designed for adult surf enthusiasts. We don’t knowingly collect information from children under 16.

10. Policy Updates

We may update this policy occasionally to reflect changes in our surf gear business or legal requirements. Significant changes will be notified via email or website notice.