Privacy Policy for Patriot Reliance
At Patriot Reliance, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website or interact with our services. By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information only when you interact with our site in specific ways, such as:
- Placing an Order: Name, email address, shipping and billing addresses, and payment information.
- Signing Up for Our Newsletter: Email address and, optionally, name.
- Browsing the Site: Non-identifiable data such as IP address and browsing behavior, collected through cookies or analytics tools.
2. How We Collect Information
We gather information through:
- Forms on our website (e.g., order forms, newsletter sign-up forms).
- Automated tools like cookies and Google Analytics to track site usage and improve user experience.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected data for the following purposes:
- To process and fulfill orders.
- To communicate with you about your orders or inquiries.
- To send newsletters or promotional emails (with your consent).
- To analyze site usage and improve our website and services.
4. Sharing Your Information
We may share your data with third parties to facilitate our services, including:
- Payment Processors: PayPal and WooCommerce.
- Shipping Providers: USPS.
- Marketing Tools: Mailchimp for sending newsletters.
- Analytics Tools: Google Analytics for tracking site usage.
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
5. Data Retention
We retain your data:
- Only as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected.
- Indefinitely for certain records (e.g., analytics or tax purposes).
- You may request deletion of your data by contacting us.
6. Your Rights
We respect your rights to:
- Access Your Data: View your personal data through WooCommerce accounts or email preferences via Mailchimp.
- Request Data Deletion: Contact us via email or the contact form to request data removal.
- Opt-Out of Marketing Communications: Unsubscribe from newsletters using the link provided in emails.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not marketed toward children. We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under 18 years of age.
8. Data Security
We implement security measures to protect your data, including:
- SSL encryption to secure transactions.
- Secure third-party services for payment processing and data storage.
9. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze site traffic. By using our site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect site functionality.
10. Contact Us
For privacy-related inquiries, please use our contact form or email us at contact@patriotreliance.com.
This Privacy Policy is effective as of January 1, 2025. We may update this policy from time to time, and any changes will be posted on this page.
Thank you for trusting Patriot Reliance.