Privacy policy

Privacy Policy

At Tara Export, accessible from TaraExport.us, we are committed to safeguarding the privacy and personal data of our customers. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, process, and protect your personal information when you visit or make a purchase from our store.

1. Information We Collect

When you interact with our website, we collect personal information necessary to fulfill your orders and improve your shopping experience, including:

  • Contact & Delivery Details: Full name, physical shipping address, email address, and phone number.

  • Billing Information: Payment method details and billing address. Note: We do not store or have direct access to your full payment card details; all financial transactions are processed securely through encrypted payment gateways.

  • Order History: Details of products purchased, transaction logs, and customer support communications.

  • Technical & Browsing Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and site interaction data collected automatically via cookies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for legitimate commercial and operational purposes, such as:

  • Processing, packaging, and delivering your orders.

  • Sending order confirmations, tracking numbers, and delivery updates.

  • Providing responsive customer service and handling inquiries.

  • Detecting and preventing fraudulent transactions or security risks.

  • Complying with federal, state, and local legal obligations.

3. Data Security & Storage

We implement industry-standard administrative, technical, and physical security protocols to keep your personal information safe:

  • 256-Bit SSL Encryption: All data transferred through our checkout process is encrypted using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) technology.

  • PCI-DSS Compliance: Our payment infrastructure adheres strictly to the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS).

  • Limited Access: Only authorized team members who require access to fulfill your orders are granted access to personal information.

4. Sharing Information with Third Parties

We never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We only share required data with trusted service partners who assist us in operating our business:

  • Shipping & Logistics Carriers: (e.g., FedEx, DHL) to process label generation and doorstep delivery.

  • Payment Processors: To authorize transactions and prevent fraud.

  • Hosting & Platform Providers: Who maintain our e-commerce store infrastructure and security systems.

All third-party service providers are contractually required to keep your information confidential and are strictly prohibited from using it for any other purpose.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to keep track of items in your shopping cart, remember your site preferences, and analyze website traffic. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings; however, doing so may limit your ability to use certain features on our website.

6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your US state of residence, you have specific rights regarding your personal information:

  • Right to Access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

  • Right to Correction: You may request that we update or correct inaccurate information.

  • Right to Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal data, subject to legal and transactional record-keeping requirements.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@TaraExport.us.

7. Children's Privacy

Our website is intended for general audiences and is not directed at children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover that a minor has provided us with personal data, we will immediately delete it from our servers.

8. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our legal duties or operational procedures. Any updates will be posted directly on this page with a revised effective date.

9. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us:

  • Store Name: Tara Export

  • Physical Address: 4800 Blaffer St, Houston, TX 77026, United States

  • Phone Number: +1 (713) 679-7919

  • Email Support: support@TaraExport.us

  • Business Hours: Monday – Friday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Central Time)

    (We aim to respond to all inquiries within one business day.)