Privacy Policy

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Welcome to Plush Pal Toys (“we,” “us,” or “our”). At Plush Pal Toys, we cherish the trust parents and gift-givers place in us when selecting our baby-safe plush companions and cuddly creations. Protecting your privacy is just as important to us as the safety of our stuffed animals is to your little ones.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website plushpaltoys.com. Please read this policy carefully. By accessing or using our site, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that helps us provide our soft, safe plush toys and deliver exceptional service to our customers:

• Personal Information: When you make a purchase, we collect your name, email address, shipping address, payment information, and phone number (optional for order updates).
• Order Details: Information about the plush toys, baby blankets, and other products you purchase.
• Browsing Information: Details about how you interact with our website, including pages visited, products viewed, and search queries (like “baby safe plush” or “gender neutral toys”).
• Device Information: Technical data such as IP address, browser type, and operating system to optimize your shopping experience.
• Communications: Records of your interactions with our customer care team.

2. How We Use Your Information

Like our plush toys that serve multiple purposes—comfort, play, and learning—we use your information for various essential functions:

• Process your orders for cuddly companions and deliver them to your doorstep
• Provide customer support for questions about our products
• Improve our website and product offerings (like our popular Baby Safe Plush with Sound collection)
• Send order confirmations, shipping notifications, and delivery updates
• Prevent fraud and enhance the security of your transactions
• With your consent, send promotional emails about new stuffed animals, special offers, or plush playsets
• Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights

3. Sharing of Information

We treat your personal information with the same care we design our baby-safe products—responsibly and with protection in mind. We only share information when necessary:

• Service Providers: Trusted partners who help with payment processing (like PayPal), shipping carriers, and IT services—all held to strict confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights, such as fraud prevention.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition, with appropriate privacy protections.

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

4. Data Storage and Security

Just as our plush toys meet strict safety standards, we implement robust security measures:

• 256-bit SSL encryption for all data transmissions
• PCI-DSS compliant payment processing (we never store full credit card details)
• Regular security audits and monitoring
• Limited access to personal information within our organization

While we implement these security measures, no system is 100% secure. We encourage you to use strong passwords and protect your login information.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have control over your information, just like you choose the perfect plush companion for your child:

• Access & Correction: You may review and update your account information at any time.
• Data Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal retention requirements.
• Marketing Preferences: Opt-out of promotional emails by clicking “unsubscribe” in any email.
• Cookie Controls: Manage cookies through your browser settings (see Section 6).

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

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies—small data files—to enhance your shopping experience, just like our plush rattles enhance playtime:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic functions like adding items to your cart.
• Performance Cookies: Help us understand how customers browse our collections (like our Stuffed Australian Animals or Baby Blankets).
• Advertising Cookies: Allow us to show relevant products you might love (with your consent).

You can control cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect website functionality.

7. International Data Transfers

As we ship our plush toys worldwide (excluding some remote areas), your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your own. We ensure all transfers comply with applicable data protection laws.

8. Children’s Privacy

While we specialize in products for babies and toddlers, our website is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy occasionally, just as we update our collection of stuffed animals. The updated version will be posted on our website with a new “Last Updated” date.

Thank you for trusting Plush Pal Toys with your family’s cuddly needs and your personal information. We value your privacy as much as we value the joy our plush companions bring to children worldwide.