Privacy Policy — T&E Stores

Introduction

T&E Stores Inc ("T&E Stores," "we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, contact us, make a purchase, or otherwise interact with us.

By using our services or providing us with your information, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.

Contact Information: T&E Stores Inc, 1063 63rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219 | eddie@thetestores.com

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

We collect information you voluntarily provide to us, including:

Name, email address, and mailing address
Mobile phone number (when you opt in to SMS communications)
Purchase history and product preferences
Messages and inquiries you send us via our contact form or email
Billing and payment information for transactions

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

IP address and browser type
Pages visited and time spent on our site
Referring URLs and general geographic location (city/state level)
Device information (type, operating system)

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Process and fulfill your orders and requests
Communicate with you about your purchases, inquiries, and account
Send marketing and promotional communications (with your consent)
Send SMS/text messages to customers who have opted in (see SMS section below)
Improve our products, services, and website experience
Comply with legal obligations and protect our legal rights
Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security issues

SMS & Text Message Communications

SMS Program Disclosure

T&E Stores offers an optional SMS/text messaging program for customers who expressly opt in. By consenting to receive SMS messages from T&E Stores, you agree to receive recurring marketing and promotional text messages, including offers, product updates, store announcements, and other information about our products and services.

Automated Messaging: SMS messages from T&E Stores may be sent using an automated telephone dialing system (ATDS). Consent to receive these messages is not required as a condition of any purchase or service.

Message Frequency: Message frequency varies; you may receive up to 4 messages per month.

Message and Data Rates: Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier plan. T&E Stores does not charge for SMS messages, but your carrier's standard messaging and data rates will apply.

How to Opt Out: Reply STOP to opt out at any time. After texting STOP, you will receive one final confirmation message and will no longer receive SMS messages from T&E Stores. You may re-enroll at any time by providing consent again on our website.

How to Get Help: Reply HELP for assistance or contact us at eddie@thetestores.com.

Consent is NOT a condition of purchase. Your decision to opt in or opt out of SMS communications has no bearing on your ability to purchase from T&E Stores.

Information Sharing & Disclosure

We respect your privacy and handle your data with care. Here is our policy on sharing:

No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

When We May Share Information

We may share your personal information only in the following limited circumstances:

Service Providers: Trusted third-party vendors who assist in operating our website, processing payments, or delivering services — bound by confidentiality obligations and prohibited from using your data for their own marketing purposes.
Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority; or to protect the rights, property, or safety of T&E Stores, our customers, or the public.
Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, where your information may transfer as a business asset (with prior notice to you).
With Your Consent: Any other sharing requires your explicit consent.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes.

Data Security

We implement reasonable and appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
Secure storage with access controls
Regular review of our data collection, storage, and processing practices
Limiting access to personal information to employees who need it to perform their job functions

No method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations).
Opt-Out: Opt out of marketing communications at any time by emailing us or replying STOP to SMS messages.
Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format where applicable.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at eddie@thetestores.com.

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and understand where our visitors come from. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of our website.

Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Your continued use of our services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

T&E Stores Inc
1063 63rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219
Email: eddie@thetestores.com