Privacy policy

Last Updated: May 6, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Homesteading Shop ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and discloses your personal information when you visit or make a purchase from homesteadingshop.com (the "Site") or otherwise engage with us through our services (collectively, the "Services"). This Privacy Policy applies to all users of the Services, including customers, website visitors, and other individuals whose information we collect.

By accessing or using any of our Services, you agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you disagree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not use the Services.

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. We will post any changes on this page, with the revised "Last updated" date. Please review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

How We Collect and Use Your Personal Information

To provide the Services, we collect personal information from various sources. The type of information collected and how it’s used depends on your interactions with us.

In addition to the specific uses described below, we may use the information we collect about you to communicate with you, improve the Services, comply with legal obligations, enforce terms of service, and protect the rights of our business and customers.

What Personal Information We Collect

When we refer to "personal information," we mean data that identifies, relates to, or describes you, or that could reasonably be linked to you. The following sections describe the specific types of personal information we collect based on your interactions with our Site and Services.

Information You Provide Directly

We collect personal information that you directly submit to us, including:

Contact Information: Your name, address, phone number, and email address.
Order Information: Your billing and shipping addresses, payment details, order history, and communication preferences.
Account Information: Your username, password, security questions, and other credentials.
Customer Support Information: Any details you provide in communications with us, including through email, phone calls, or support requests.

You may choose not to provide certain information, but this may limit your ability to use certain features of the Services.

Information We Collect Automatically

We also automatically collect information about how you interact with the Site. This includes:

Usage Data: Information about how you access and use the Site, such as device type, browser information, and IP address.
Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar tools to collect information about your browsing behavior, preferences, and interactions on our Site. For more details, see our section on Cookies below.

Information We Obtain from Third Parties

We may also collect personal information from third parties, including our service providers, payment processors, and marketing partners, for the following purposes:

Payment Processing: We collect billing information and payment details (e.g., credit/debit card info) via our payment processors to fulfill your orders.
Service Providers: We may collect information from vendors who help us manage the Site and provide services such as customer support, shipping, and marketing.

We treat all third-party data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

How We Use Your Personal Information

We use the information we collect for various business purposes, including:

Providing Products and Services: To process orders, fulfill transactions, send purchase confirmations, and manage your account.
Marketing and Promotions: We may send promotional emails or advertisements about our products and services, based on your preferences and purchase history.
Security and Fraud Prevention: To detect and prevent fraud, unauthorized activity, and illegal actions.
Customer Communication and Support: To respond to customer inquiries, offer assistance, and improve our Services.

Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience on our Site. Cookies help us remember your preferences, track your activity, and improve the Site. For more information about the cookies we use and how to manage them, please visit Shopify's Cookie Policy.

You can configure your browser settings to block or delete cookies, but this may affect the functionality of the Site.

How We Disclose Your Personal Information

We may disclose your personal information in the following situations:

With Third-Party Service Providers: We share information with vendors who help us manage the Services, including payment processors, shipping partners, and customer support.
For Business and Marketing Purposes: We may share your information with business partners for advertising and promotional purposes, in compliance with their privacy policies.
For Legal and Business Transactions: We may disclose your information to comply with legal obligations, protect our rights, or during business transactions such as mergers or acquisitions.

Third-Party Websites and Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. These third-party sites have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of third-party websites.

Children's Data

Our Services are not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us immediately to request deletion.

Security and Retention of Your Information

We take reasonable steps to protect your information, but no security system is 100% secure. We recommend that you do not send sensitive information through insecure channels.

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide the Services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, or enforce our policies.

Your Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights related to your personal information, such as:

Right to Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal data.
Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate information.
Right to Portability: Request a copy of your data and transfer it to another provider.
Right to Restrict Processing: Request that we stop processing your data.
Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing.