Privacy Statement
At The Fitness Outlet®, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.
1. Information We Collect
We collect two types of information:
a) Information you provide
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Name, email, phone number, billing and shipping addresses
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Payment details (processed securely by accredited providers)
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Account information if you choose to register
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Communications with us (e.g., customer service requests)
b) Information we collect automatically
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Device and browsing data (IP address, browser type, pages viewed, timestamps)
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Cookies and similar technologies to:
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Keep you logged in
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Remember items in your cart
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Enable smooth checkout and browsing
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Monitor site performance and security
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Analytics and personalization data (e.g., ads you clicked, products viewed)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
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Process and fulfill orders
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Provide account access and customer support
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Communicate about your orders and updates
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Improve and personalize your shopping experience
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Detect and prevent fraud or security issues
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Comply with legal and tax obligations
3. Sharing Your Information
We share data only with trusted partners who help us operate our business, including:
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Ecommerce & hosting: BigCommerce, Shopify, GoDaddy
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Payment processors: AmazonPay, ApplePay, GooglePay, Affirm, Authorize.Net, Elavon, Converge, Paypal.
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Shipping providers: UPS, FedEx, USPS, and freight carriers
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Analytics & service providers: To improve site performance and marketing
These partners are required to safeguard your data and may only use it for services we request. We may also disclose information if required by law.
4. Your Choices & Rights
You have control over your data:
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Access & correction: Request a copy of your data or ask us to correct it.
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Deletion: Request we delete your personal data (subject to legal obligations).
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Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails anytime.
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Cookies: Manage cookie preferences in your browser.
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EU/UK customers: You have rights under GDPR, including data portability and the right to object to processing.
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California customers: You have rights under CCPA/CPRA, including the right to opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information.
To exercise your rights, contact us at sales@TheFitnessOutlet.com
5. Data Retention
We retain data only as long as needed to provide services, meet legal and tax requirements, prevent fraud, and support warranty or return claims. Once no longer necessary, data is securely deleted or anonymized.
6. Security
We take your security seriously. Our store is PCI-DSS compliant, and we work with accredited payment processors to protect financial data. While no system is 100% secure, we use technical and organizational safeguards appropriate to the sensitivity of your data.
7. Third Parties & Links
Our website may include links to third-party sites or partners (e.g., affiliates, advertisers). These third parties maintain their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their data practices. Please review their policies before submitting personal information.
8. Public Forums
Any information you voluntarily share in chat areas, reviews, or forums may be visible to the public and collected by others. We are not responsible for how third parties use this information.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our site is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them.
10. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. Updates will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date. Continued use of our website after updates means you accept the revised policy.
11. Contact Us
For privacy questions, requests, or complaints:
📧 Email: sales@TheFitnessOutlet.com
12. Mobile Terms of Service {#mobile-terms}
By opting into The Fitness Outlet’s mobile messaging service (the “Service”), you agree to the following Mobile Terms of Service (“Mobile Terms”).
The Service is operated by The Fitness Outlet (“The Fitness Outlet,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). Your use of the Service constitutes your agreement to these terms. We may modify or cancel the Service or any of its features without notice. Continued use after updates constitutes acceptance of any changes.
12.1 Consent to Receive Messages
By providing your mobile number and opting in, you consent to receive recurring SMS/text messages from and on behalf of The Fitness Outlet through your wireless provider to the number you provided, even if registered on a Do Not Call list.
Messages may be sent using an automated system or similar technology. They may include:
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Service-related messages: order updates, delivery alerts, account notifications
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Promotional messages: special offers, sales, and cart reminders
Consent to receive messages is not a condition of purchase and participation is voluntary.
12.2 Message Frequency and Charges
We do not charge for the Service, but standard message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies by user. You are responsible for any fees from your mobile carrier.
12.3 How to Opt Out
You can cancel the Service at any time by:
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Texting STOP to +1 (833) 452-1246, or
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Clicking the unsubscribe link in any text message (if available).
After you send STOP, you’ll receive one final confirmation message. No further texts will be sent unless initiated by you.
If you subscribe to multiple mobile programs from The Fitness Outlet, you must opt out of each program separately.
12.4 Help and Support
For help, text HELP to +1 (833) 452-1246 or email sales@thefitnessoutlet.com.
We may update or change our short code or phone number. We are not responsible for requests sent to outdated numbers.
12.5 Carrier & Liability Disclaimer
Wireless carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You must provide a valid mobile number and re-enroll if your number changes.
To the extent permitted by law, The Fitness Outlet is not responsible for failed, delayed, or misdirected messages or for actions taken in reliance on them.
12.6 Privacy
We value your privacy. Message data and personal information collected through the Service are handled in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
We do not sell, rent, or share your mobile information with third parties for their marketing purposes.