Privacy Policy

At Vanguards Shop (“we”, “us”, or “our”), operating through www.binocularsus.com, we prioritize the security and confidentiality of our customers’ information with the same precision we apply to our tactical optics products. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, protect, and disclose your personal data when you engage with our professional-grade optics platform.

1. Information We Collect

To provide our military, law enforcement, and outdoor professional clientele with seamless service, we collect:

• Transaction Data: Payment card details (processed through PCI-DSS compliant gateways), billing/shipping addresses, and purchase history
• Professional Identification: Agency/organization details for government procurement (when applicable)
• Operational Data: IP addresses, device information, and browsing behavior for security monitoring
• Communication Records: Email correspondence, customer service interactions, and mission-critical support requests

2. How We Use Your Information

Your data enables us to maintain the tactical-grade service standards expected by optics professionals:

• Process transactions with military-grade 256-bit SSL encryption
• Verify identities for high-value optics shipments via AVS systems
• Provide global currency conversion and customs duty calculations
• Implement 24/7 fraud monitoring for suspicious activity patterns
• Deliver specialized customer support for operational procurement needs

3. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We adhere to strict need-to-know protocols:

• Payment Processors: Share only tokenized data with PCI-DSS compliant partners (Visa, MasterCard, PayPal)
• Logistics Providers: Disclose only necessary shipping information for optics delivery
• Legal Compliance: May disclose data when required by law enforcement with proper jurisdiction
• International Transfers: Data may transit through secured channels to support global operations (excluding embargoed regions)

4. Data Storage & Security

We implement enterprise-level protection measures:

• No sensitive payment data stored on our servers (tokenization protocol)
• Encrypted databases with military-grade standards
• Regular security audits aligned with tactical industry requirements
• Secure destruction protocols for decommissioned data

5. Your Operational Rights

As a professional operator, you maintain control:

• Access/rectify your mission-critical account information
• Request deletion of non-essential operational data (subject to legal retention requirements)
• Opt-out of non-essential communications while maintaining critical order alerts
• Challenge automated decision-making affecting high-value purchases

6. Tactical Tracking Technologies

We deploy necessary monitoring tools:

• Essential cookies for secure session maintenance during checkout
• Analytics cookies (opt-in) to improve optics product performance
• Fraud prevention pixels to detect suspicious browsing patterns
• Clear opt-out mechanisms for all non-essential tracking

7. Policy Updates

This protocol may be revised to reflect evolving operational security requirements. Significant changes will be communicated through secure channels to active customers.