Privacy Policy


Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 02-27-2025

At Small Town Society, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website, make a purchase, or interact with us.

1. Information We Collect

When you use our site, we may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: Name, email address, shipping/billing address, phone number, and payment details.
  • Order Information: Purchase history, items in your cart, and transaction details.
  • Browsing Information: IP address, browser type, device information, and website activity through cookies or similar technologies.
  • Marketing Preferences: If you opt in, we may collect details about your communication preferences.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Process and fulfill your orders, including payment and shipping.
  • Improve our website, services, and customer experience.
  • Send you promotional emails, new product updates, and exclusive offers (only if you’ve opted in).
  • Prevent fraud and ensure website security.
  • Comply with legal obligations.

3. How We Obtain Your Consent

By providing us with personal information to complete a transaction—such as placing an order, verifying a payment, arranging delivery, or requesting a return—you consent to our collection and use of that information for these purposes only.

For marketing purposes, we will either ask for your explicit consent or provide you with an opportunity to opt out. You can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at:

📧 Email: hello@shopsmalltownsociety.com
📍 Mail: Small Town Society, 206 W. 4th Street, Hearne, TX 77859

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share it with:

  • Third-party service providers (e.g., payment processors, shipping carriers) to facilitate transactions.
  • Legal authorities if required by law or to protect our business.
  • Marketing partners (only if you have opted into promotional communications).

5. Shopify & Payment Security

Our store is hosted on Shopify Inc., which provides the e-commerce platform that allows us to sell our products. Shopify securely stores your data on a firewall-protected server.

Payments

If you choose a direct payment method at checkout, Shopify processes and encrypts your credit card data using PCI-DSS security standards. Once your transaction is complete, your payment details are not stored.

For more details, review Shopify’s policies:
🔗 Shopify Terms of Service
🔗 Shopify Privacy Policy

6. Third-Party Services & Links

Third-party providers used by us will only collect, use, and disclose your information to the extent necessary to perform the services they provide.

However, some providers (such as payment gateways) have their own privacy policies governing how they handle your data. We encourage you to review their policies before completing transactions.

🔹 Clicking external links on our website may direct you to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable precautions to safeguard your personal information:
✅ SSL Encryption: Secure transmission of sensitive data.
✅ PCI-DSS Compliance: Industry-standard payment security measures.
✅ Restricted Access: Only authorized personnel can access stored data.

While we follow best security practices, no online platform is 100% secure. We encourage you to use strong passwords and remain vigilant when sharing personal information online.

8. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Cookies help us improve your shopping experience. Some cookies we use include:

  • _session_id – Tracks your session (e.g., referrer, landing page).
  • _shopify_visit – Tracks visits for analytics (lasts 30 min).
  • _cart – Stores your cart’s contents for two weeks.
  • _secure_session_id – A unique session token.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features of our site may not function properly.

9. Age of Consent

By using our site, you confirm that you are at least the age of majority in your state or province of residence. If you allow a minor to use this site, you affirm that you have given consent on their behalf.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes take effect immediately upon posting. If we make significant updates, we will notify you on this page.

If Small Town Society is acquired or merged with another company, your information may be transferred to the new entity to continue serving you.

11. Contact Us

For questions, requests, or concerns regarding your privacy, contact us at:

📧 Email: hello@shopsmalltownsociety.com
📍 Mail: Small Town Society, 206 W. 4th Street, Hearne, TX 77859