Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Your privacy is very important to us. At Homeschool From Scratch, we have a few fundamental principles that we follow:

* We only collect personal information when it is necessary to provide our products, services, or support.
* We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
* We only share personal information when necessary to operate our business, comply with the law, or protect our rights.
* We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information.

Homeschool From Scratch operates the website HomeschoolFromScratch.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit or make a purchase from our website.

Information We Collect

When you visit the site, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and interaction with the website, including:

* Browser type
* IP address
* Time zone
* Device information
* Pages viewed
* Products viewed
* Referring websites
* Date and time of visits

We may also collect personal information you voluntarily provide, including:

* Name
* Email address
* Billing and shipping address
* Phone number
* Payment information
* Order history
* Information submitted through contact forms, newsletter signups, or customer support requests

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

* Process and fulfill orders
* Provide customer support
* Send transactional emails and order updates
* Send newsletters and promotional emails (if you opt in)
* Improve our website, products, and customer experience
* Detect fraud or security risks
* Comply with legal obligations

Shopify

Our store is hosted on Shopify. Shopify provides the e-commerce platform that allows us to sell our products and services to you.

Your data may be stored through Shopify’s data storage, databases, and general Shopify applications. Shopify stores your data on secure servers behind a firewall.

For more information, you may review:

* Shopify Privacy Policy
* Shopify Terms of Service

Payments

If you make a purchase through the website, payment information is processed securely through Shopify and third-party payment processors. We do not store full credit card information on our servers.

Payment processors may include providers such as:

* Shop Pay
* PayPal
* Stripe
* Apple Pay
* Google Pay

Each payment provider has its own privacy policies governing the information we are required to provide to them.

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

* Remember your preferences
* Keep items in your cart
* Analyze website traffic and usage
* Improve website functionality
* Deliver relevant advertising

You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of the website may not function properly.

Analytics

We use analytics tools such as Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors use the website.

Google Analytics may collect information such as:

* IP address
* Device information
* Browser type
* Pages visited
* Time spent on pages
* Referral sources

For more information:

* Google Privacy Policy
* Google Analytics Opt-Out

Email Marketing

If you subscribe to our newsletter or opt into marketing communications, we may send you emails regarding:

* New products
* Promotions
* Educational resources
* Updates and announcements

You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in our emails.

Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers that help us operate our business, including:

* Shopify
* Payment processors
* Email marketing providers
* Analytics providers
* Shipping and fulfillment providers

We may also disclose information:

* To comply with legal obligations
* To enforce our policies
* To protect our rights, property, or safety

We do not sell your personal information.

Data Security

We take reasonable precautions and follow industry best practices to help protect your personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:

* Accessing your data
* Correcting inaccurate data
* Requesting deletion of your data
* Opting out of marketing communications

To make a request, please contact us using the information below.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect operational, legal, or regulatory changes. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:

Email: christina@homeschoolfromscratch.com