Effective date: December 4, 2025

Overview

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information when you visit or make a purchase from our website. By using our site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

Information you provide directly: name; email address; billing and shipping address; phone number; payment information (processed by third‑party payment processors); order details; customer service communications.

Information collected automatically: IP address; device and browser type; operating system; pages visited; referring/exit pages; search terms; interaction data; cookies and similar tracking technologies.

Information from third parties: We may receive information about you from third‑party services you connect to (for example, social login providers) and from analytics and advertising partners.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to: process and fulfill orders; communicate about orders, products, promotions, and updates; provide customer support; detect and prevent fraud and abuse; improve and personalize our website and services; comply with legal obligations.

Legal Bases for Processing (where applicable)

Where required by law, we rely on one or more of the following legal bases to process your personal data: performance of a contract; legitimate interests (such as fraud prevention and improving our services); consent (for marketing communications and certain cookies); compliance with legal obligations.

Sharing and Disclosure

We may share personal information with: service providers and vendors who perform services on our behalf (payment processors; shipping carriers; hosting and analytics providers); professional advisors and legal authorities when required by law; other third parties with your consent or at your direction.

We do not sell personal information for monetary consideration.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to operate and improve our website, analyze usage, and deliver relevant advertising. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or via any cookie controls provided on our site. Disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.

Third-Party Links and Services

Our site may contain links to third‑party websites, plugins, and services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third‑party sites you visit.

Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Retention periods vary depending on the type of information and the purposes for which it was collected.

Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure; while we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

International Transfers

If you are located outside the United States, your personal information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries. We take steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place when transferring data internationally.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, correct, delete, restrict or object to processing, and the right to data portability. You may also have the right to opt out of certain marketing communications. To exercise your rights, contact us using the details below.

Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13 (or a higher age where required by local law). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will update the Effective date above and, where required, provide additional notice.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at info@authordcpowers.com