Effective Date: June 18, 2026

Privacy Policy

WMI International LLC ("Company," "we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit CookingAppliancesDirect.com (the "Website") and purchase products or otherwise interact with our services.

By using our Website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, as well as information automatically collected through your use of our Website.

Personal Information

We may collect:

• Name

• Email address

• Telephone number

• Billing address

• Shipping address

• Payment information necessary to process transactions

• Order and purchase history

• Information submitted through contact forms, quote requests, emails, live chat, or phone inquiries

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Device information

• Operating system

• Website usage data

• Pages visited

• Referral sources

• Date and time of visits

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

• Process and fulfill orders

• Provide customer service and support

• Respond to inquiries and quote requests

• Communicate regarding purchases, deliveries, returns, warranties, and customer service matters

• Improve our Website, products, and services

• Personalize your shopping experience

• Detect and prevent fraud, unauthorized transactions, and security incidents

• Comply with legal obligations

• Send promotional emails, newsletters, and marketing communications where permitted by law

3. Marketing Communications

If you subscribe to receive marketing communications, we may send promotional emails regarding products, special offers, and updates.

You may opt out of promotional emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in our emails or by contacting us directly.

Even if you opt out of marketing communications, we may still send transactional emails related to orders, deliveries, returns, warranties, or customer service matters.

4. Payment Processing

Payments made through our Website are processed by trusted third-party payment processors.

We do not store complete credit card information on our servers. Payment information is processed and stored according to the privacy and security practices of the applicable payment provider.

5. Shopify Platform

Our Website is hosted by Shopify Inc., which provides the e-commerce platform that allows us to sell our products and services online.

Shopify may collect, process, and store information in accordance with its own privacy policies and practices.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and better understand how visitors use our Website.

Cookies may be used for:

• Shopping cart functionality

• Remembering user preferences

• Website analytics

• Advertising and remarketing

• Security and fraud prevention

• Website performance improvements

Most web browsers allow you to manage cookie preferences through browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain Website functionality.

7. Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how WMI International LLC uses cookies and similar technologies on CookingAppliancesDirect.com.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, remember preferences, and provide information about how visitors interact with the website.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the operation of our Website and cannot be disabled in our systems. They help enable core functionality such as:

• Shopping cart functionality

• Secure checkout processes

• Account and session management

• Website security

• Fraud prevention

Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our Website so we can improve performance and user experience.

Examples may include:

• Google Analytics

• Shopify Analytics

• Website traffic measurement tools

These cookies collect information such as:

• Pages viewed

• Time spent on pages

• Traffic sources

• Device and browser information

Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced functionality, such as:

• Saved preferences

• Regional settings

• Language preferences

• Returning visitor recognition

Advertising and Marketing Cookies

These cookies may be used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure advertising effectiveness.

Examples may include:

• Google Ads

• Meta (Facebook and Instagram) Pixel

• Remarketing and retargeting technologies

• Advertising conversion tracking tools

These technologies may track interactions with our Website and advertisements across multiple websites and devices.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be placed by third-party providers whose services appear on our Website or are used to support our business operations. These providers may collect information according to their own privacy policies.

Examples may include:

• Shopify

• Google

• Meta (Facebook and Instagram)

• Payment processors

• Analytics providers

• Marketing platforms

Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through browser settings. You may choose to:

• Accept all cookies

• Reject certain cookies

• Delete existing cookies

• Receive notifications when cookies are placed

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality and performance of our Website, including shopping cart and checkout features.

Cookie Consent

By continuing to use our Website, you consent to our use of cookies and similar technologies as described in this Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, subject to any choices you make through your browser settings or applicable consent tools.

8. Analytics and Advertising Technologies

We may use third-party analytics and advertising services to understand Website performance and improve our marketing efforts.

These services may include:

• Google Analytics

• Google Ads

• Meta (Facebook and Instagram) advertising tools

• Shopify Analytics

• Other marketing and analytics providers

These services may collect information regarding your interactions with our Website through cookies, pixels, and similar technologies.

9. Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from third parties, including:

• Payment processors

• Fraud prevention services

• Shipping and delivery providers

• Marketing partners

• Publicly available sources

• Social media platforms

We may combine information received from third parties with information we collect directly from you.

10. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information with:

Service Providers

Third-party vendors that assist with:

• Website hosting

• Payment processing

• Email communications

• Marketing services

• Customer support

• Fraud prevention

• Analytics services

Order Fulfillment Providers

To process and fulfill customer orders, we may share information with:

• Manufacturers

• Distributors

• Suppliers

• Freight carriers

• Shipping companies

• Delivery providers

These parties may receive only the information necessary to fulfill orders and provide related services.

Business Transfers

Information may be transferred as part of a merger, acquisition, financing, asset sale, or other business transaction.

Legal Compliance

We may disclose information when required by law, legal process, government request, or to protect our legal rights, customers, employees, or business operations.

11. Data Security

We implement commercially reasonable safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

Security measures may include:

• SSL encryption

• Secure payment processing

• Access controls

• Security monitoring

While we strive to protect personal information, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

12. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:

• Fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy

• Complete transactions

• Maintain business records

• Resolve disputes

• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

13. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Access to personal information

• Correction of inaccurate information

• Deletion of personal information

• Restriction of processing

• Objection to processing

• Data portability

Residents of certain U.S. states, including California, Colorado, Connecticut, Virginia, Texas, and other applicable jurisdictions, may have additional privacy rights under state law.

To exercise any privacy rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

14. Do Not Track Signals

Some web browsers offer a "Do Not Track" feature.

Because there is currently no universally accepted standard for responding to Do Not Track signals, our Website may not respond to such browser settings.

15. Children's Privacy

Our Website and services are intended for individuals who are at least 18 years of age.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 18.

If we become aware that personal information has been collected from a child under 18, we will take reasonable steps to delete such information.

16. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed and stored in the United States or other jurisdictions where our service providers operate.

By using our Website, you consent to such transfers and processing.

17. Third-Party Websites

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

18. California Privacy Notice

California residents may have additional rights regarding their personal information under applicable California privacy laws.

Subject to applicable law, California residents may have the right to:

• Request access to personal information we collect about them

• Request correction of inaccurate personal information

• Request deletion of personal information

• Request information regarding categories of personal information collected and disclosed

• Exercise privacy rights without discrimination

Requests may be submitted using the contact information provided below.

19. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date. Continued use of the Website after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

20. Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:

WMI International LLC

Email: support@cookingappliancesdirect.com

Phone: 1-813-680-2262

Address:

8270 Woodland Center Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33614
United States