The Beard Bureau

1. Collected Information

When using our website or services, you may provide information that helps us serve you better. This may include:

• Personal Identifiers (name, phone, email, etc.)
• Billing and shipping details for order fulfillment
• IP address, time zone, and web usage data
• Preferences, location data, and interaction logs

This information is gathered either via forms you fill out, or automatically through cookies and scripts embedded in our site.

2. Use of Your Data

We use this information to:

• Process your transactions and deliver products/services
• Send order confirmations, delivery updates, and receipts
• Inform you of upcoming features, promotions, or account-related notices
• Optimize our platform performance and detect service issues
• Conduct research to enhance user satisfaction and product offerings

We ensure your data is only used for the purposes it was collected, in alignment with our legal obligations and your expectations.

3. Sharing Practices

We will never sell your personal data. However, we may share it with:

• Technology partners that help us run the platform
• Legal entities if we are legally required to do so
• Logistics providers to fulfill orders

All partners go through strict privacy assessments to ensure they meet our security standards and comply with data protection laws.

4. Data Lifespan

We follow a “minimum necessary” principle for storing personal data:

• If you have an account, data is retained for as long as the account remains active
• Order-related data is stored for warranty and accounting purposes

You can request early deletion of your data at any time, and we will comply unless laws require otherwise.

5. Your Data Rights

Under data protection laws (such as GDPR or CCPA), you can:

• Review the data we hold about you
• Request corrections to inaccurate or outdated information
• Delete your data, unless needed to fulfill contractual obligations
• Object to certain types of processing, like direct marketing
• Export your data in machine-readable format

We honor all valid requests and typically respond within 30 days.

6. How We Protect Your Information

Your privacy and data security are paramount. We utilize:

• End-to-end encryption where appropriate
• Limited access protocols for internal users
• Regular third-party audits and internal assessments

Despite these efforts, we advise you to remain vigilant with your personal credentials and report any suspicious activity.

7. Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may be modified from time to time. Changes will be reflected on this page, and major updates will be communicated clearly. Continued use of the services after such updates constitutes your agreement to the new terms.