Privacy

Privacy Policy for TheGrumpy.Club

Effective Date: September 1st, 2024

Welcome to The Grumpy Club. This Privacy Policy outlines how we handle information collected when you visit or make a purchase from our website, hosted on Squarespace, accessible at www.thegrumpy.club. We are committed to protecting your privacy and want you to feel confident that your information is safe with us. By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect minimal information when you interact with our website:

  • Email Addresses: When you subscribe to our newsletter, create an account, or make a purchase, we may collect your email address solely for necessary communication, such as sending order confirmations or updates.

  • Usage Data: We may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing actions, such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and the time and date of your visit. This data is only used to help us maintain and improve our website functionality.

  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Squarespace uses cookies and similar technologies to provide essential features and improve your browsing experience. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.

2. How We Use Your Information

We are committed to transparency regarding the use of your information:

  • No Unnecessary Use: We will not use your information for marketing purposes, profiling, or any other activity beyond what is necessary to provide our services and operate our website.

  • Order Processing and Communication: We may use your email address to communicate about your orders, provide customer support, or send necessary updates regarding your purchase. This is the only reason we would contact you.

3. No Sharing of Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or share your information with any third parties for any purpose, except in the following limited circumstances:

  • Service Providers: Our website is hosted on Squarespace, which may collect and process information as described in their own Privacy Policy. We only use trusted third-party services when necessary to operate our website.

  • Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or any government or regulatory authority.

4. Payment Processing

All payments made through our website are securely processed by third-party payment processors (e.g., PayPal, Stripe) that comply with PCI-DSS standards. We do not store or have access to any of your financial information, such as credit card numbers. Any information you provide to these payment processors is governed by their respective privacy policies.

5. Security of Your Information

We are committed to maintaining the security of your information and have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect it. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is entirely secure.

6. Your Rights and Choices

We believe in giving you control over your information:

  • Opt-Out of Communications: Since we do not send marketing communications, you will only receive emails related to your orders or account activity. However, you can still request that we stop sending any emails at all.

  • Access and Deletion: You have the right to request access to the information we have about you or ask us to delete it.

To exercise these rights, please contact stephen@thegrumpy.club.

7. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date."

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us.