Privacy policy

Store Name: Yard Habit
Address: 5905 N Free King Hwy, Pittsburg, KS 66762, United States
Owner: Mark Anglen
Support Email: support@yardhabit.com
Last Updated: October 9, 2025

1. Information We Collect

We only collect data that is essential for providing a high-quality shopping experience:

Personal Identification: Your name, shipping and billing addresses, email address, and phone number.
Payment Information: All payments are handled by secure third-party processors. We do not store your full credit card details; we only see the card type and the last four digits.
Order Metadata: Details of the products you purchased, sizes, styles, and your communication history with our support team.
Technical Data: Information such as your IP address, browser type, and device information, collected through cookies and similar technologies.

2. How We Utilize Your Data

Your information is used to fulfill our service commitments, specifically:

Order Fulfillment: Processing transactions, preparing handcrafted items, and sending shipping updates.
Support Services: Managing returns, refunds, and responding to your inquiries.
Fraud Prevention: Screening orders for potential fraud to protect both the customer and our store.
Marketing (Opt-in Only): Sending newsletters or promotional offers if you have explicitly granted permission.
Legal Obligations: Maintaining records for tax, accounting, and regulatory compliance.

3. Data Sharing with Third Parties

We maintain a strict policy: We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We only share information with essential partners required to operate our business:

Payment Processors: PayPal and major credit card networks for secure billing.
Logistics Partners: Shipping carriers such as USPS, UPS, FedEx, and DHL.
Analytics Providers: Tools like Google Analytics to help us understand and improve website performance.
Communication Platforms: Email service providers used to send order confirmations and newsletters.

4. Security & Data Retention

Security Measures: We employ SSL (Secure Socket Layer) encryption, firewalls, and secure server protocols to protect your data during transmission and storage.
Retention: We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, typically up to seven years for financial and tax record-keeping.

5. Your Rights & Control

Regardless of your location, we provide tools for you to manage your privacy:

Access & Correction: You may request a copy of the data we hold or ask us to correct inaccuracies.
Deletion: You can request the permanent deletion of your personal data (subject to legal record-keeping requirements).
Marketing Opt-Out: You can stop receiving promotional emails at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any email.
Privacy Inquiries: To exercise any of these rights, please email us at support@yardhabit.com with the subject line "Privacy Request."

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Yardhabit uses cookies to enhance site functionality (such as remembering your shopping cart) and to analyze traffic patterns. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though this may limit your ability to use certain features on our website.

7. Protecting Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that a minor has provided us with personal information without parental consent, we will delete that data immediately.