Privacy Policy

The Hip Explorer respects your privacy. This page explains what we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and what choices you have. I aim for plain language, steady security, and no surprises.

Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to https://thehipexplorer.com and covers how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using our site, you agree to the practices described here.

Information We Collect

  • – Personal Information: When you place an order or contact us, we collect details such as your name, email address, billing and shipping information, and payment details.

  • – Technical Information: We may collect non-personal information such as browser type, IP address, and how you interact with our site to help us improve performance.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • – Process and deliver orders

  • – Communicate with you about your order or account

  • – Improve our website, products, and services

  • – Comply with legal, tax, and regulatory obligations

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

Payments

Payments are processed securely through trusted third-party providers (such as WooPay, PayPal, or Google Pay). The Hip Explorer does not store or have access to your credit card details.

Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies or similar tracking tools to improve your browsing experience. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but certain features of the site may not work as intended.

Data Sharing

We share only the information necessary with our print and shipping partners so your order can be fulfilled. Other than that, your data stays with us unless disclosure is required by law.

Data Retention

We keep your personal information only as long as necessary to complete the purposes outlined above or as required by law.

Your Rights

You may request access to the personal information we hold about you, ask for corrections, or request deletion. To exercise these rights, contact us through our [Contact Page].

Security Measures

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data. No online service can guarantee 100% security, but we take precautions to reduce risks as much as possible.

Children’s Privacy

Our site is not directed toward children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we learn we have, we’ll delete it promptly.

International Data Transfers

At this time, we only serve U.S. customers. If we expand internationally in the future, we will update this section to explain how data may be transferred or processed outside the United States.

GDPR Notice for EU and UK Visitors

If you access our site from the European Union or the United Kingdom, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

  • – The right to access, correct, or delete your personal data

  • – The right to restrict or object to certain processing activities

  • – The right to data portability

  • – The right to withdraw consent at any time (where consent is the legal basis of processing)

  • – The right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority

While we currently only process orders within the United States, visitors from the EU and UK may still interact with our site. If you wish to exercise your GDPR rights, please contact us through our [Contact Page].

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Effective Date” below will reflect the most recent update.

Effective Date and Contact

This policy is effective as of September 01, 2025.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at support@thehipexplorer.com.