Effective Date: February 23, 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to The Graphic Geek (“Company”, “we”, “our”, “us”). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our practices regarding your personal information, please contact us at info@thegraphicgeek.com.
2. Information We Collect
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Register on our website: Name, email address, phone number, and any other information you provide during registration.
- Place an order: Billing address, shipping address, payment information, and order details.
- Subscribe to our newsletter: Email address.
- Contact us: Name, email address, phone number, and the content of your message.
We also collect certain information automatically when you visit our website:
- Log and Usage Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and the dates/times of your visits.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: Data collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 7 for more details).
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain our services: Processing orders, managing accounts, and providing customer support.
- To communicate with you: Sending updates, newsletters, and marketing materials (with your consent).
- To improve our website: Analyzing usage to enhance user experience.
- To comply with legal obligations: Tax calculations, fraud prevention, and adhering to applicable laws.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your data in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: With third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, including Stripe, Square, and HubSpot CRM.
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, sale, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business.
- Legal Requirements: If required by law, or to protect our rights and safety or those of others.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
6. Your Rights and Choices
Since we only operate within the United States, data protection laws such as GDPR do not apply. However, you may still have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information.
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@thegraphicgeek.com.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to collect and store information when you visit our website. This helps us improve functionality, analyze traffic, and personalize your experience.
Types of Cookies We Use:
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality (e.g., login, shopping cart).
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand website usage and improve performance.
- Marketing Cookies: Used to display relevant ads and promotions.
You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may impact your experience on our website.
8. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
11. Updates to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any significant changes will be communicated via email to all subscribers and through a banner or popup notification on our website. The updated version will be effective as soon as it is accessible.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions or comments about this policy, contact us at:
The Graphic Geek
4301 E 300 S, La Porte, IN 46350
Email: info@thegraphicgeek.com
Phone: 219-230-9459