General Terms and Conditions and Privacy Framework – Signed Deaf Wear Clothing Co.
1. Introduction
These Terms and Conditions govern the use of the Signed Deaf Wear website (www.signeddeafwear.com ). By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions, the Privacy Policy, and the Cookie Policy—each of which has been developed in accordance with principles of accessibility, transparency, and respect for the rights and values of the Deaf community.
2. Privacy Policy (Summary)
Signed Deaf Wear collects only such personal data as is strictly necessary to fulfil contractual obligations—including the processing of orders, responding to legitimate inquiries, and enhancing the accessibility of our digital services. Personal data is never sold, rented, or otherwise disclosed for commercial purposes. All data is protected in accordance with applicable data protection legislation, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), and is stored using industry-standard encryption (SSL/TLS). Access to personal data is restricted to authorised personnel only, on a need-to-know basis. Data subjects retain the right to request access to, correction of, erasure of, or a portable copy of their personal data at any time by contacting support@signeddeafwear.com .
3. Cookie Policy
Categories of Cookies Used:Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for the operation of the website (e.g., session management, shopping cart functionality).Analytics Cookies: Deployed via anonymised Google Analytics 4 to monitor aggregated, non-identifiable usage patterns, thereby supporting continuous improvements to site navigation and accessibility.Preference Cookies: Enable the retention of user-selected accessibility settings (e.g., font size, contrast mode) across browsing sessions.Third-Party Cookies: Limited exclusively to trusted service providers that have undergone accessibility and security review (e.g., Stripe for payment processing, Mailchimp for email communications, subject to explicit user consent). No cookies associated with social media platforms or behavioural advertising are employed.
Purpose and Retention Periods:
Strictly necessary cookies expire at the end of the browsing session or within seven (7) days. Preference and analytics cookies remain active for a maximum of thirteen (13) months. Third-party cookies are governed by the respective providers’ privacy policies, the full text of which is referenced in our comprehensive Cookie Policy.Consent Mechanism and User Control:
Upon first visit, users are presented with a prominent, bilingual (English and British Sign Language) cookie consent banner, featuring clear, granular, one-click toggles for each cookie category. Consent may be withdrawn or modified at any time via the privacy policy page, accessible via the dedicated icon in the website footer (visible on all pages). While users may configure their browsers to block cookies, disabling strictly necessary cookies may impair core functionality—including order placement and accessibility features.
4. Accessibility Commitment
All policies are published in multiple accessible formats: plain English, British Sign Language (BSL) video with accurate captions, and easy-read versions. The website conforms to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standard. Feedback regarding accessibility barriers or suggestions for improvement is welcomed and may be submitted to accessibility@signeddeafwear.com .
5. Policy Review and Contact Information
These policies are reviewed annually and updated where necessary to reflect legal developments or operational changes. Material amendments are communicated to registered users via email (where consent has been provided) and through prominent notices on the website. For further information or clarification, please contact support@signeddeafwear.com or write to: Signed Deaf Wear,1891 Cobra Court, Las Vegas NV 89142.
.Last Updated: 01/20/2026