Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy – Lightbulb Gift Store
This Privacy Policy explains how your personal information is collected, used, and shared when you visit or make a purchase from lightbulbstore.biz (the “Site”).
Personal Information We Collect
When you visit our Site, we automatically gather certain information about your device, such as your web browser, IP address, time zone, and installed cookies. As you browse, we also track the web pages or products you view, the websites or search terms that referred you to the Site, and how you interact with our content. This information is called “Device Information.”
We collect Device Information using the following technologies:
- Cookies: Data files placed on your device or computer with an anonymous unique identifier. Learn more about cookies and how to disable them at All About Cookies.
- Log files: Track actions on the Site and collect data like your IP address, browser type, Internet service provider, and time stamps.
- Web beacons, tags, and pixels: Electronic files used to record how you browse the Site.
When you make a purchase or attempt to make a purchase, we also collect certain information such as your name, billing and shipping addresses, payment details, email, and phone number. This is referred to as “Order Information.”
When we mention “Personal Information” in this policy, it includes both Device Information and Order Information.
How We Use Your Personal Information
We use your Order Information to fulfill orders (including payment processing, shipping arrangements, and sending invoices or confirmations). Additionally, we use this information to:
- Communicate with you,
- Screen orders for potential risks or fraud,
- Provide you with marketing communications, based on your preferences.
We use Device Information to detect potential risks (like IP-based fraud prevention) and improve our Site by analyzing user interactions and marketing performance.
Sharing Your Personal Information
We may share your information with third parties to help us process your data as described above. For example:
- We use Shopify to power our store. You can review Shopify’s privacy policy here.
- We use Google Analytics to understand customer behavior. Learn more about Google’s privacy practices here or opt-out here.
Additionally, we may share your information to comply with legal requirements, respond to lawful requests, or protect our rights.
Behavioral Advertising
We use your Personal Information to provide you with targeted ads. To learn more about how targeted ads work, visit the Network Advertising Initiative’s educational page.
To opt-out of targeted advertising:
Alternatively, you can opt-out of some services via the Digital Advertising Alliance’s opt-out portal.
Do Not Track
Please note, we do not alter our Site’s data collection practices when we see a Do Not Track (DNT) signal from your browser.
Your Rights
If you are a European resident, you have the right to access, update, or delete your personal information. To exercise this right, contact us at the details below.
Additionally, we process your data to fulfill contracts (like processing orders) or for legitimate business interests. Please note that your data may be transferred outside of Europe, including to Canada and the United States.
Data Retention
We will retain your Order Information for our records unless you request its deletion.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. Please review it periodically for updates.
Contact Us
For more information about our privacy practices, or if you have any questions, feel free to contact us at info@lightbulbbusinessconsulting.com.