JK WEARS

Effective Date: 19 April 2026  •  Last Updated: 19 April 2026

Welcome to JK Wears. We are a Canadian clothing brand committed to giving you a seamless, stylish, and trustworthy shopping experience. Your privacy is not a compliance checkbox for us — it is a core value.

This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, why we collect it, how we use and protect it, and what rights you have over your information. It applies to all visitors and customers who interact with our website, which is built on WordPress and WooCommerce.

By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our site.

 

Who We Are

For the purposes of applicable privacy laws, the data controller is:

• Business Name: JK Wears
• Country of Operation: Canada
• Contact Email: contact@jkwears.store
• Website: jkwears.store

 

Information We Collect

We only collect information that is necessary and proportionate to providing you with our services.

I. Information You Provide Directly

• Full name and contact details (email, phone number)
• Billing and shipping address
• Account credentials (username and password, hashed)
• Purchase history and returns or exchange requests

II. Payment Information

We do not store, process, or have access to your full payment card details. All payment transactions are handled end-to-end by PCI-DSS compliant third-party processors:

• Stripe (stripe.com/privacy)
• PayPal (paypal.com/privacy)
• Google Pay
• Apple Pay

III. Automatically Collected Data

When you browse our website, we and our service providers may automatically collect:

• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Browser type, version, and operating system
• Pages visited, time on site, and click patterns
• Referring URL (how you found our site)

IV. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to make our website functional, analyze traffic, and improve your experience. Here is what we use and why:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic functionality such as keeping your cart active and maintaining your login session.
• Analytics Cookies: Used to understand traffic patterns and improve our site (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences for future visits.

You can manage or disable non-essential cookies through your browser settings or a cookie consent tool on our website. Note that disabling essential cookies may affect core functionality.

 

V. How We Use Your Information

We use your data only for legitimate and clearly defined purposes:

• To process and fulfill your orders, including shipping coordination with UPS
• To send transactional emails (order confirmations, shipping updates, receipts)
• To respond to your support requests and inquiries
• To detect fraud, prevent unauthorized access, and ensure platform security
• To analyze website performance and improve our products and services
• To send marketing communications, but ONLY if you have explicitly opted in. You may unsubscribe at any time.

VI. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We only share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: Payment processors (Stripe, PayPal), shipping partners (UPS), and website hosting providers who process data only on our instructions.
• Legal Obligations: If required by law, court order, or governmental authority.

Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred as part of that transaction. You will be notified in advance.

 

VII. International Data Transfers

As a global retailer, your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside of Canada, including the United States and the European Union, where our service providers operate.

Where such transfers occur, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or reliance on providers certified under recognized transfer frameworks.

VIII. Your Privacy Rights

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

• Right of Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data where it is no longer necessary.
• Right to Restrict Processing: Ask us to pause processing of your data in certain circumstances.
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Opt out of marketing at any time without affecting previous processing.
• Right Not to be Discriminated Against (CCPA): Exercising your rights will not result in different pricing or service levels.

To exercise any of these rights, email us at contact@jkwears.store. We will respond within 30 days. We may ask you to verify your identity before processing sensitive requests.

 

IX. Data Retention

• Order and transaction data: Retained for 7 years to comply with Canadian tax and accounting requirements.
• Account information: Retained for as long as your account is active. You may request deletion at any time.

Marketing data: Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.

X. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

• SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmitted to and from our website (HTTPS)
• Secure, PCI-DSS compliant payment gateways
• Strict access controls limiting who can view your data
• Regular security monitoring and software updates

While we take every reasonable precaution, no system is completely immune to threats. In the unlikely event of a data breach that affects your rights, we will notify you and relevant authorities as required by law.

XI.  Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed to individuals under the age of 16 (or the applicable age of consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately and we will delete it.

 

XII. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to external sites (e.g., social media platforms, payment providers). Once you leave our site, this Privacy Policy no longer applies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

XIII. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons.

When we make material changes, we will update the “Effective Date” at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you by email. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

XIV. Contact Us

For any privacy-related questions, requests, or concerns, please reach out to us:

• Email: contact@jkwears.store
• Location: Canada
• Response Time: We aim to respond to all privacy inquiries within 30 days.