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Privacy Policy – Hometown Hobby

Effective Date: August 7th 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Hometown Hobby!
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. We value your trust and are committed to keeping your data safe and secure.

2. What Personal Information We Collect

We may collect the following information from you:
- Your name
- Email address
- Shipping and billing addresses
- Phone number (if provided)
- Payment information (via secure third-party processors)
- IP address
- Browser/device information
- Shopping and order history

Some information is provided by you (like when you create an account or place an order). Other details may be collected automatically through cookies or analytics tools when you browse our site.

3. How We Collect It

We collect information in the following ways:
- When you create an account
- When you place an order
- When you contact us by email or web form
- When you browse the website (via cookies or analytics tools like Google Analytics)
- When you voluntarily subscribe to our newsletter or promotions

4. Why We Collect and How We Use It

We use your personal information to:
- Process and ship your orders
- Communicate with you about your purchases
- Respond to your questions or concerns
- Improve our website and services
- Send marketing emails (only if you opt-in)
- Prevent fraud and ensure security

5. Consent

By using our website and services, you give us permission to collect and use your information as outlined here.
You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us — though this might limit some services, such as completing orders.

6. How We Share/Disclose Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share it with trusted third parties only when necessary to:
- Process payments (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
- Ship your orders (e.g., Canada Post, UPS)
- Run website analytics (e.g., Google Analytics)

Each of these partners is responsible for safeguarding your data according to their own privacy policies.

7. Security Measures

We take data security seriously. Our site uses:
- SSL encryption for secure browsing
- Secure third-party payment processors (we do not store card details)
- Strong password protections for user accounts

While no system is 100% perfect, we regularly review our practices to ensure ongoing protection.

8. Access, Correction & Complaints

You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccuracies in your information
- Request deletion of your account

If you have any concerns about how your data is handled, you can contact us directly. 

9. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies to:
- Improve website performance
- Analyze visitor behavior
- Remember your preferences

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not work properly.

10. Policy Updates

We may occasionally update this Privacy Policy. When we do, we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of the page.
Continued use of the website after changes means you agree to the updated policy.

11. Contact Information

If you have any privacy-related questions, concerns, or requests, please reach out:
Email: [Insert your friend's email]
Mailing Address: [Insert if applicable]