Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for TheTidyPorch.com

At TheTidyPorch.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, TheTidyPorch.com (the “Website”), or use our services. By accessing or using the Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect information about you in the following ways:

a. Information You Provide

We collect personal information you voluntarily provide when you interact with the Website, such as when you:

  • Register for an account.
  • Subscribe to our newsletter or marketing communications.
  • Contact us via email, contact forms, or customer support.
  • Make a purchase or place an order.
  • Participate in surveys, promotions, or contests.

This information may include:

  • Personal Identifiers: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, or billing information.
  • Account Details: Username, password, or preferences.
  • User-Generated Content: Comments, reviews, or messages you submit.

b. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Website, we may automatically collect certain information through cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies, including:

  • Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device type, and unique device identifiers.
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on the Website, referring URLs, and clickstream data.
  • Location Data: Approximate location based on your IP address (we do not collect precise geolocation data).

c. Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third-party sources, such as:

  • Analytics Providers: Tools like Google Analytics provide aggregated data on user behavior.
  • Social Media Platforms: If you interact with us through social media (e.g., linking your account or sharing content), we may collect information like your username or profile details.
  • Payment Processors: When you make a purchase, our third-party payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal) may provide us with transaction-related information.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve the Website and our services.
  • Process transactions and fulfill orders.
  • Send you newsletters, promotional offers, or other marketing communications (with your consent, where required).
  • Respond to your inquiries, comments, or customer service requests.
  • Analyze Website usage to enhance user experience and optimize content.
  • Detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or security threats.
  • Comply with legal obligations or enforce our Terms of Service.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We engage trusted third-party service providers to perform functions such as hosting, payment processing, analytics, or customer support. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, such as to comply with a subpoena, court order, or other legal process.
  • Business Transfers: If TheTidyPorch.com is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change and your options regarding your data.
  • Aggregated or Anonymized Data: We may share aggregated or anonymized data that does not identify you personally for purposes such as analytics or market research.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and deliver personalized content. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us recognize you and remember your preferences.

Types of Cookies We Use:

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Website to function properly (e.g., maintaining your session).
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with the Website.
  • Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements or track the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent tool (if applicable). Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Website.

5. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations.
  • Opt-Out: Opt out of marketing communications or certain data processing activities (e.g., targeted advertising).
  • Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used format.
  • Restriction or Objection: Restrict or object to certain uses of your information.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@tidyporch.com. We will respond within the timeframes required by applicable law (e.g., 30 days for GDPR requests, 45 days for CCPA requests).

California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to:

  • Know the categories of personal information collected, disclosed, or sold.
  • Opt out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell your data).
  • Request deletion of your personal information, subject to exceptions.

European Union Residents (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our legal basis for processing your data includes:

  • Consent: For marketing communications or non-essential cookies.
  • Contract: To fulfill orders or provide services you request.
  • Legitimate Interests: For analytics, fraud prevention, or improving the Website.
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws.

You may also lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in your country.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. These measures include encryption, secure servers, and access controls. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or to comply with legal obligations. For example:

  • Account information is retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period thereafter.
  • Transaction data may be retained for financial reporting or legal compliance.
  • Analytics data is typically anonymized or deleted after a set period.

When your data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

9. Children’s Privacy

TheTidyPorch.com is not intended for individuals under the age of 13 (or 16 in certain jurisdictions, such as the EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly. If you believe a child has provided us with their information, please contact us at privacy@tidyporch.com.

10. International Data Transfers

If you are accessing the Website from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where our servers or service providers are located. We ensure appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses, are in place for international data transfers to comply with regulations like GDPR.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on the Website or by other means (e.g., email). The “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last revised.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@tidyporch.com
Mailing Address: TheTidyPorch.com, 1234 Main Street, Suite 100, Anytown, USA 12345

We will respond to your inquiries promptly and in accordance with applicable law.

By using TheTidyPorch.com, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. Thank you for trusting us with your information.