PRIVACY POLICY
Welcome, dear reader, to the official privacy policy of Box Out Bullying! If you’re here, you’re probably wondering how we handle your personal information when you browse our website, make a purchase, or, you know, just stop by to see what we’re all about. Consider this your all-inclusive guide to our practices and how we protect your personal data, wrapped up in a nice, easy-to-read package.
COLLECTING PERSONAL INFORMATION
When you visit our website, we may collect some information about your device and how you use our site. Don’t worry—this isn’t us snooping on you; it’s just so we can keep things running smoothly and tailor your experience. And hey, if you ever need some help from our customer support team, we might collect a little more info to get you sorted. We call this info “Personal Information” because, well, it can help us figure out who you are. Here’s what we might collect:
Device Information: Things like your web browser type, IP address, time zone, and site activity. Basically, we want to make sure the website works as smoothly as a fresh waxed skateboard.
Order Information: When you buy something from us, we collect your name, address, payment details, email, and phone number. We use this to ship your awesome products, process payments, and keep you in the loop about your order. And with your permission, we might drop you a line about other cool stuff you’ll love (no pressure, promise!).
Contact Us: If you reach out via our “Contact Us” page, we collect details like your name, email, and whatever else you want to tell us. We’re here to help, and this info helps us serve you better. And just so you know, we keep this info locked up tight.
We gather all this info directly from you and do our very best to keep it safe. We also work with our trusty partner, WooCommerce, to help us run our online store. They’re a good partner, and we’re confident they’ve got your back, too!
MINORS
Our website is for people aged 13 and up. Period. We don’t knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you suspect that we’ve unintentionally gathered information from someone younger, please let us know, and we’ll handle it with the urgency it deserves. We take protecting the kiddos very seriously!
SHARING PERSONAL INFORMATION
We don’t just hand your information out to anyone. We work with trusted partners to help keep our website running smoothly, and one of those partners is WooCommerce. They’re the ones helping us with our online store, but don’t worry—they’re also committed to keeping your personal information safe. If you’re curious about how WooCommerce handles your data, feel free to check out their privacy policy. They’re good folks.
Sometimes we may need to share your personal info with authorities if required by law (e.g., responding to a subpoena or search warrant). But rest assured, this is only for legal reasons, and we’ve got your privacy in mind at all times.
ANALYTICS & ADVERTISING
We like to know how you’re using our site, so we can improve it and make it even more awesome. We use Google Analytics to get insights about site traffic and trends. If you’re curious about how Google handles your info, you can check out their privacy policy here: Google Privacy Policy. And hey, if you don’t want Google to track you anymore, you can opt out using this link: Google Analytics Opt-Out.
Ad Retargeting? Not Our Style. We keep it simple. We don’t do ad retargeting or Facebook Pixel. No sneaky stuff here, promise.
If you’re curious about how online advertising works, check out this educational page from the Network Advertising Initiative. It’s actually pretty interesting: How Targeted Advertising Works.
Want to opt-out of targeted ads? Go ahead and wave goodbye to those using the Digital Advertising Alliance’s opt-out portal here: DAA Opt-Out Portal. You do you!
USING PERSONAL INFORMATION
We use your personal information to provide our services and make your experience as delightful as a double rainbow. Here’s how we do it:
Shop with Confidence: Your info helps us process payments, ship your orders, and give you a seamless shopping experience.
Stay in the Loop: If you opt in, we’ll use your info to keep you updated on our latest shows, products, and exciting offers. We’re not about to let you miss out on the cool stuff.
Customer Support: If you ever need help, your personal info lets us provide the best support possible. We’ve got your back!
LAWFUL BASIS (for our European friends)
If you’re visiting from the European Economic Area (EEA), don’t worry—we process your personal information in line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Here’s why we do it:
- Your Consent: We’ll always ask for your permission before we collect any of your personal data. Your choice matters, folks!
- Contractual Obligations: If you’re making a purchase, we need your info to process the payment, ship your goods, and keep you updated.
- Legal Compliance: We follow the rules. Simple as that.
- Our Good Intentions: We process your info because we have legitimate reasons for doing so, but we promise not to infringe on your rights. We’re here to protect you!
RETENTION
We keep your personal information around for as long as we need it for our business purposes, and once that time is up, we’ll delete it (unless the law says we need to keep it). But hey, if you want us to delete your info sooner, just let us know!
AUTOMATIC DECISION-MAKING
Here’s the good news: we don’t make any big decisions about you based solely on your personal data. We’ll leave that to our partner, WooCommerce, who uses automated systems to spot fraud. But don’t worry—this won’t affect you in any major way. They’re just being extra careful!
SELLING PERSONAL INFORMATION
The short answer? Nope, we don’t sell your personal information. Your privacy is way too important to us.
YOUR RIGHTS (GDPR, CCPA, and All That Jazz)
If you’re in the EEA, or even California, you have rights regarding your personal information, and we respect that! You can:
- Access your data
- Transfer it to another service
- Request corrections, updates, or erasure of it
If you want to exercise your rights, just reach out to us. We’re here to make sure everything’s good!
COOKIES
Oh yes, cookies. We use them to make your experience better and smoother. These little guys help us remember your preferences and track how people use our site. Some cookies stick around for a session (until you close your browser), while others stay for a longer time (from 30 minutes to two years).
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. If you’re curious about cookies and want to learn more, head to www.allaboutcookies.org for the full scoop.
DO NOT TRACK
We want to be upfront: we don’t change our practices when we see a “Do Not Track” signal. The industry hasn’t settled on what to do about these signals, so we keep doing what we’re doing, but we promise it’s nothing shady.
CHANGES
We might update this policy from time to time—gotta stay fresh! If we make any significant changes, we’ll let you know. Keep an eye out!
CONTACT
Questions? Concerns? Wanna send us a note? We’re happy to chat!
Email us at: info(at)boxoutbullying.com
Or send us a letter at:
Box Out Bullying
PO BOX 721239
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
Last updated: December 28, 2024