Welcome to Boondock Traders & Co. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data on www.boondocktraders.com. Your use of our Site signifies your understanding and acceptance of the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you disagree with any part of the policy, please discontinue use of our Site immediately.

 Quick Summary: 

• We collect personal and non-personal information to enhance your experience.
• Your data is stored securely and used for purposes you consent to.
• You have rights under the GDPR, including accessing and controlling your data.

 Contact Information: 

For any privacy-related questions, contact us at info@boondocktraders.com.

 Information We Collect: 

• Automatically collected data: IP address, browser details, and site usage.
• Voluntarily provided data: Name, contact details, demographic information, and transaction history when you make purchases or sign up for our services.

 How We Use Your Data: 

• To provide and improve our services and website experience.
• For customer support and to communicate with you regarding your account or transactions.
• To personalize your shopping experience.
• For internal analytics and market research.

 Sharing and Storing Your Data: 

• Your data is stored within the EEA unless otherwise stated, with all necessary safeguards.
• We may share anonymized data with third-party services for operational purposes, under strict data protection terms.
• Data may be transferred outside the EEA, only with adequate protections in place.

 Your Rights: 

• Access, correct, or delete your personal data upon request.
• Withdraw consent at any time, affecting future data use but not past processing.
• Object to certain uses of your data, such as for direct marketing.

 Cookies and Site Tracking: 

Like many websites, we use Cookies on our Site. For specific information about the Cookies that we use related to powering our store with Shopify, see https://www.shopify.com/legal/cookies. We use Cookies to power and improve our Site and our Services (including to remember your actions and preferences), to run analytics and better understand user interaction with the Services (in our legitimate interests to administer, improve and optimize the Services). We may also permit third parties and services providers to use Cookies on our Site to better tailor the services, products and advertising on our Site and other websites.

Most browsers automatically accept Cookies by default, but you can choose to set your browser to remove or reject Cookies through your browser controls. Please keep in mind that removing or blocking Cookies can negatively impact your user experience and may cause some of the Services, including certain features and general functionality, to work incorrectly or no longer be available. Additionally, blocking Cookies may not completely prevent how we share information with third parties such as our advertising partners.

What Cookies Do We Use and What For? 

• We use cookies to improve your site experience, which you can manage through your browser settings.
• Our Site may place and access certain first party Cookies on your computer or device. First party Cookies are those placed directly by Us and are used only by Us. We use Cookies to facilitate and improve your experience of Our Site and to provide and improve Our products and services. We have carefully chosen these Cookies and have taken steps to ensure that your privacy is protected and respected at all times.
• By using Our Site you may also receive certain third-party Cookies on your computer or device. Third party Cookies are those placed by websites, services, and/or parties other than Us. We use third party Cookies on Our Site for advertising services. These Cookies are not integral to the functioning of Our Site.
• All Cookies used by and on Our Site are used in accordance with current English and EU Cookie Law.
• Certain features of Our Site depend on Cookies to function. Your Country and EU Cookie Law deems these Cookies to be “strictly necessary”. Your consent will not be sought to place these Cookies. You may still block these Cookies by changing your internet browser’s settings, but please be aware that Our Site may not work as intended if you do so. We have taken great care to ensure that your privacy is not at risk by allowing them.
• Our Site uses various analytical services. Website analytics refers to a set of tools used to collect and analyse usage statistics, enabling Us to better understand how people use Our Site. This, in turn, enables Us to improve Our Site and the products and services offered through it. You do not have to allow Us to use these Cookies, as detailed below, however whilst Our use of them does not pose any risk to your privacy or your safe use of Our Site, it does enable Us to continually improve Our Site, making it a better and more useful experience for you.
• The analytics service(s) used by Our Site use(s) Cookies to gather the required information. Certain of these Cookies may be placed immediately when you first visit Our Site and it may not be possible for Us to obtain your prior consent.
• You can choose to enable or disable Cookies in your internet browser. Most internet browsers also enable you to choose whether you wish to disable all cookies or only third party cookies. By default, most internet browsers accept Cookies but this can be changed. For further details, please consult the help menu in your internet browser or the documentation that came with your device.
• You can choose to delete Cookies at any time however you may lose any information that enables you to access Our Site more quickly and efficiently including, but not limited to, login and personalisation settings.
• It is recommended that you keep your internet browser and operating system up-to-date and that you consult the help and guidance provided by the developer of your internet browser and manufacturer of your computer or device if you are unsure about adjusting your privacy settings.
• We collect information through cookies to ensure the content of the website and the website pathways work as effectively as possible. We use the following cookies to help us achieve this. Strictly necessary cookies. These are cookies that are required for the operation of our website and are completely anonymous.

Below are examples of when or why we will use these cookies:

• To help the website to function and enhance the look and feel of the website;

• To ensure you are always provided with a quick and responsive browsing experience;

• Our web servers to respond to your actions on the website or browsing the website. The website would not be able to work without it; and they also help to improve navigation around our website and allow you to return to pages you have previously visited.

Analytical/performance cookies. Allow us to recognise and count the number of visitors and to see how visitors move around our website when they are using it. This helps us to improve the way our website works.

Below are examples of when we will use these cookies:

• Statistical information and log data about the number of visits to certain pages on the site;
• The pages you viewed and activities you carried out during your visit;
• The time and date of your visit;
• The duration you stayed on a certain page; and
• The path taken whilst on the site.

Functionality cookies. These are used to recognise you when you return to our website. This enables us to personalise our content for you, greet you by name and remember your preferences.

Below are examples of when we will use these cookies:

• As soon as you visit the website, a cookie on your device will identify you have returned to the website and record your preferences;
• Remembering your choice of language or region; and
• When submitting a comment to one of our blogs, the information you enter is remembered in order to make it easier for you to comment next time.

By using our website, you agree to us placing the cookies specified above on your device (phone, android, computer, mac etc.).

 Security Measures: 

• We implement stringent security measures to protect your data, including encryption and secure server hosting.
• Regular audits and updates to our security practices.

 Changes to Our Privacy Policy: 

• We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We'll notify you of significant changes via email or through our website.

 How to Exercise Your Rights: 

• Contact us at info@boondocktraders.com to access, update, or delete your data, or with any privacy concerns.

 Understanding and Acceptance of Terms: 

By using our Site, you acknowledge you have read and accepted this Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review it periodically for updates.