Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 23, 2026
Last Updated: April 23, 2026

The Vice World Corp. (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website theviceworld.com (the “Service”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our B2B wholesale platform.

By using our Service, you consent to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not use our Service.

1. Information We Collect

As a B2B wholesale platform, we collect information necessary to verify businesses, process orders, and deliver our Service. This includes:

Account & Business Information

  • Business name, legal entity type, and business address
  • Contact person name, email address, and phone number
  • Username and password (stored in hashed form)
  • Resale certificate, business license, or tax exemption documents
  • Employer Identification Number (EIN) or tax ID, when provided

Order & Transaction Information

  • Products purchased, quantities, and order history
  • Billing and shipping addresses
  • Payment method details (processed securely through our payment providers; we do not store complete credit card numbers)
  • Order preferences and purchase patterns

Technical Information

  • IP address and general location data
  • Browser type, device type, and operating system
  • Pages visited, time spent, and interaction patterns
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 5)

Communications

  • Customer service inquiries and correspondence
  • Email preferences and marketing opt-ins

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following business purposes:

  • Account verification and approval: To review and approve B2B wholesale accounts, including verifying business legitimacy and resale certificates
  • Order processing: To process, fulfill, and ship your orders, manage wholesale pricing tiers, and provide order updates
  • Customer service: To respond to inquiries, provide technical support, and resolve issues
  • Communication: To send transactional emails (order confirmations, shipping notifications, account updates) and, with consent, marketing communications about new products or promotions
  • Platform improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our Service
  • Legal compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and tax requirements
  • Fraud prevention: To detect and prevent fraudulent transactions or unauthorized account access

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We share information only with trusted third parties who help us operate our business, as follows:

Service Providers

  • Payment processors: Stripe (via WooPayments) and PayPal process your payment information securely. These providers are PCI-DSS compliant.
  • Email service: Brevo (Sendinblue) delivers our transactional and notification emails.
  • Hosting: WP Engine hosts our website and stores our data.
  • Shipping carriers: Order fulfillment partners receive shipping address information to deliver your orders.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government request, or to protect our legal rights, prevent fraud, or ensure the safety of our users and the public.

Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify affected users and require any successor to honor this Privacy Policy.

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

  • Maintain your active business account
  • Fulfill orders and provide customer service
  • Comply with legal, tax, and accounting obligations (typically 7 years for transaction records)
  • Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements

If you close your account, we will retain only the information required by law and delete or anonymize the rest within a reasonable period.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, keep you logged in, remember your preferences, and analyze site usage. Categories include:

  • Essential cookies: Required for the site to function (shopping cart, login sessions, security)
  • Functional cookies: Remember preferences like language and region
  • Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may prevent parts of our Service from working correctly.

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including:

  • SSL/TLS encryption for data transmitted to and from our website
  • Secure password hashing
  • PCI-DSS compliant payment processing (we never store complete card numbers)
  • Access controls and authentication for our systems
  • Regular security monitoring and updates

While we take reasonable measures to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights

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

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
  • Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information (subject to legal retention requirements)
  • Opt-out of marketing: Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time via the link in each email
  • Portability: Request your data in a portable format

California Residents (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, including the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (note: we do not sell personal information).

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at sales@theviceworld.com.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Service is intended for businesses and adult business owners. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 18. If we learn we have collected information from a child under 18, we will delete it promptly.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. International Users

We are based in the United States and our Service is intended for businesses operating in the United States. If you access our Service from outside the U.S., your information will be transferred to and processed in the United States, which may have different data protection laws than your country.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated “Effective Date” at the top of this page. Significant changes will be communicated via email or through a notice on our website. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

The Vice World Corp.
Email: sales@theviceworld.com
Phone: (212) 750-3000
Business Hours: Monday – Friday, 9AM – 6PM EST