Privacy Policy

At US Sharp Edge (“we”, “us”, or “our”), we recognize that our clientele – tactical professionals, collectors, and outdoor enthusiasts – value both premium craftsmanship and operational security. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit ussharpedge.com (the “Site”) or purchase our products.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of information to process transactions and enhance your experience:

• Identity Data: Name, government-issued ID (for age/regional verification on automatic knives), date of birth
• Contact Data: Billing/shipping address, email, phone number
• Financial Data: Payment card details (processed through PCI-DSS compliant gateways), PayPal email
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information
• Usage Data: Pages visited, products viewed, site navigation patterns
• Compliance Data: Purchase records (maintained as required by international arms regulations)

2. How We Use Your Information

Your data enables us to:

• Process and ship orders for tactical knives and collectors’ items
• Verify compliance with regional blade regulations (e.g., automatic knife restrictions)
• Prevent fraud through our tiered verification system
• Provide discreet customer service (all communications omit product specifics)
• Improve our product offerings through anonymized analytics
• Send security alerts or product recalls if necessary

3. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We maintain operational discretion and only share data when essential:

• Payment Processors: Visa, MasterCard, JCB, PayPal (with transaction limitations as noted on our Site)
• Shipping Providers: Required address information only, with customs-compliant labeling
• Legal Compliance: When required by law enforcement or blade regulation authorities
• Service Providers: IT security firms and age verification services under strict confidentiality

Note: We never sell customer data or share purchase histories for marketing purposes.

4. Data Security

We employ military-grade protections including:

• 256-bit SSL encryption for all transactions
• PCI-DSS compliant payment processing
• Secure storage with access limited to authorized personnel
• Annual security audits by third-party tactical industry specialists

5. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may:

• Request access to your personal data
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion (excluding records we’re legally required to maintain)
• Object to certain processing
• Withdraw consent for marketing communications

Submit requests to [email protected] with “Privacy Request” in the subject line.

6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use:

• Essential Cookies: For cart functionality and secure login
• Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics (anonymized IPs) to improve site performance
• Security Cookies: To detect fraudulent activity

You may disable cookies in browser settings, though this may limit checkout functionality.

7. International Transfers

As a global retailer (excluding restricted regions), data may be transferred to:

• Our U.S. headquarters in Austin, TX
• Payment processors with global operations
• Regional shipping hubs in the EU and Asia (with appropriate safeguards)

8. Policy Updates

We may update this policy to reflect operational changes. Significant changes will be notified via email to registered customers.