Smashing Privacy Policy
This website is operated Smashing Press. Our web site address is SmashingPress.com.
Throughout the site, the terms “we”, “us” and “our” refer to Smashing Press. Smashing Press offers this website, including all information, tools and services available from this site to you, the User, conditioned upon your acceptance of all terms, conditions, policies and notices stated here.
We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes the types of personal information we may collect, how we may use this information and when, under certain circumstances, we may disclose this information. This Privacy Policy also details the steps we have taken to secure your personal information. By visiting our Site, you accept the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Personal Identification Information
We may collect personal identification information from Users in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when Users visit our site, register on the site, place an order, fill out a form, and in connection with other activities, services, features or resources we make available on our Site. Users may be asked for, as appropriate, name, email address, shipping address, billing address, phone number, credit card information, and optional account information.
Users may, however, visit our Site anonymously.
We will collect personal identification information from Users only if they voluntarily submit such information to us. Users can always refuse to supply personally identification information, except that it may prevent them from engaging in certain Site related activities.
Non-personal Identification Information
We may collect non-personal identification information about Users whenever they interact with our Site. Non-personal identification information may include the browser name, the type of computer and technical information about Users means of connection to our Site, such as the operating system and the Internet service providers utilized and other similar information.
Web Browser Cookies
Our Site may use “cookies” to enhance User experience and to keep track of cart contents while Users browse our site. User’s web browser places cookies on their hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about them. User may choose to set their web browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If they do so, note that some parts of the Site may not function properly.
How We Use Collected Information
We collect and use User’s personal information for purposes, such as, to:
- Provide Customer Service
Your information helps us to respond to and support your customer service requests and needs. - To Process Transactions
We may use the information Users provide about themselves to estimate shipping and taxes, before you place an order, and, when placing an order, to fulfill and provide service to that order. We do not share this information with outside parties except to the extent necessary to provide the service. - To Send Relevant Emails
The email address Users provide for order processing, will only be used to send them information and updates pertaining to their order. It may also be used to respond to their inquiries, and/or other requests or questions.
How We Protect Your Information
We adopt appropriate data collection, storage and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction of your personal information, username, password, transaction information and data stored on our Site.
Sensitive and private data exchange between the Site and its Users happens over a SSL secured communication channel and is encrypted and protected with digital signatures. Our Site is also in compliance with PCI vulnerability standards in order to create as secure of an environment as possible for Users.
Sharing Your Personal Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent Users personal identification information to others. We may use third party service providers to help us operate our business and the Site or administer activities on our behalf, such as payment gateways, shipping providers, and sending out newsletters or surveys. We may share your information with these third parties for those limited purposes provided that you have given us your permission.
Payments
We accept payments through Square and PayPal. When processing payments, some of your data will be passed to Square or PayPal, including information required to process or support the payment, such as the purchase total and billing information.
Please see the Square Privacy Policy or the PayPal Privacy Policy for more details.
Links
When you click on links on our store, they may direct you away from our site. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other sites and encourage you to read their privacy statements.
Age of Consent
By using this site, you represent that you are at least the age of majority in your state or province of residence, or that you are the age of majority in your state or province of residence and you have given us your consent to allow any of your minor dependents to use this site.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this privacy policy at any time. Changes and clarifications will take effect immediately upon their posting on the website. We encourage Users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this privacy policy periodically and become aware of modifications.
Your Acceptance of These Terms
By using this Site, you signify your acceptance of this policy and terms of service. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our Site. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.
Questions and Contact Information
We welcome your questions, comments and concerns about privacy. Please send us any and all feedback pertaining to privacy, or any other issue to info@smashingpress.com.