Privacy policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Elam Kyle Evan, operating the Goomesh store (the "Site", "I", "me", "my") collects, uses, and discloses your personal information when you visit, use my services, or make a purchase from goomesh.com (the "Site") or otherwise communicate with me (collectively, the "Services"). For purposes of this Privacy Policy, "you" and "your" means you as the user of the Services, whether you are a customer, website visitor, or another individual whose information I have collected pursuant to this Privacy Policy.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using and accessing any of the Services, you agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to this Privacy Policy, please do not use or access any of the Services.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time, including to reflect changes to my practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. I will post the revised Privacy Policy on the Site, update the "Last updated" date and take any other steps required by applicable law.

How I Collect and Use Your Personal Information

To provide the Services, I collect and have collected over the past 12 months personal information about you from a variety of sources, as set out below. The information that I collect and use varies depending on how you interact with me.

In addition to the specific uses set out below, I may use information I collect about you to communicate with you, provide or improve the Services, comply with any applicable legal obligations (as operated by Elam Kyle Evan), enforce any applicable terms of service, and to protect or defend the Services, my rights, and the rights of my users or others.

What Personal Information I Collect

The types of personal information I obtain about you depends on how you interact with my Site and use my Services. When I use the term "personal information", I am referring to information that identifies, relates to, describes or can be associated with you. The following sections describe the categories and specific types of personal information I collect.

  • Information I Collect Directly from You:

    • Contact details: including your name, address, phone number, and email.

    • Order information: including your name, billing address, shipping address, payment confirmation, email address, and phone number.

    • Account information: including your username, password, security questions (if applicable).

    • Customer support information: including the information you choose to include in communications with me, for example, when sending a message through the Services.

  • Information Collected through Your Use of the Site (Usage Data):

    • Like many websites, my Site may automatically collect certain information about your interaction with the Services ("Usage Data"). This is often done using cookies, pixels and similar technologies ("Cookies") provided by the website platform (e.g., Shopify) and potentially other third-party services I may use.

    • Usage Data may include information about how you access and use my Site and your account, including device information, browser information, information about your network connection, your IP address, and other information regarding your interaction with the Services.

  • Information I Obtain from Third Parties:

    • I may obtain information about you from third parties, including from vendors and service providers who may collect information on my behalf, such as:

      • Companies who support my Site and Services (e.g., Shopify, which hosts the Goomesh store).

      • My payment processors (e.g., Shopify Payments, PayPal), who collect payment information (e.g., bank account, credit or debit card information, billing address) to process your payment in order to fulfill your orders.

      • Third parties providing analytics or advertising services using tracking technologies (pixels, cookies, etc.) when you interact with my Site or advertisements.

Any information I obtain from third parties will be treated in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

How I Use Your Personal Information

  • Providing Products and Services: I use your personal information to provide you with the Services, including processing your payments, fulfilling your orders (which involves sharing necessary details with print-on-demand partners and shipping carriers), sending notifications related to your account and purchases, managing your account (if applicable), arranging shipping, and facilitating returns/exchanges according to my policy.

  • Marketing and Advertising: I may use your personal information (like your email address, if you opt-in) for marketing and promotional purposes, such as sending emails about new products or promotions. I may also allow third-party advertising partners (via cookies/pixels) to show you advertisements for my products on other websites based on your interaction with my Site.

  • Security and Fraud Prevention: I use your personal information to help detect, investigate or take action regarding possible fraudulent, illegal or malicious activity.

  • Communicating with You and Service Improvement: I use your personal information to provide customer support and improve my Services, respond to your inquiries, and maintain our relationship.

Cookies

Like many websites, my Site uses Cookies. These are small files stored on your device that help the site function, remember your preferences, and understand how users interact with the site.

  • Shopify Cookies: For specific information about the Cookies used by Shopify to power my store, see: https://www.shopify.com/legal/cookies

  • Functionality & Analytics: I (and the platform provider) use Cookies to power and improve the Site and Services (e.g., remembering items in your cart), run analytics, and better understand user interaction.

  • Advertising: I may permit third-party advertising partners to use Cookies on my Site to tailor advertising on my Site and other websites based on your browsing behavior.

  • Your Choices: Most browsers automatically accept Cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to remove or reject Cookies. Please note that blocking Cookies may negatively impact your experience and some site features may not function correctly. You can also look into tools like the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal, which my Site platform (Shopify) may recognize to opt-out of certain data sharing/targeted advertising. Learn more at https://globalprivacycontrol.org/.

How I Disclose Personal Information

In certain circumstances, I may need to disclose your personal information to third parties for legitimate purposes:

  • Service Providers: With vendors who perform services on my behalf (e.g., the print-on-demand production partner, shipping carriers, payment processors, website hosting provider like Shopify, email service providers, data analytics providers).

  • Business and Marketing Partners: With partners (often via cookies/pixels) to provide advertising services. These partners use your information according to their own privacy policies.

  • Your Direction/Consent: When you direct me or consent to disclosure (e.g., using social media sharing buttons).

  • Legal Obligations & Protection: To comply with legal obligations (e.g., responding to subpoenas or lawful requests), enforce my Terms of Service, or protect my rights, property, or the safety of myself, my users, or others.

  • Business Transfers (If Applicable): In connection with a potential sale or transfer of the business assets (though less common for an individual seller, it's standard policy language).

(Note: The detailed tables from the template regarding specific categories disclosed/sold/shared are often based on broad platform capabilities (like Shopify) and cover potential scenarios. As an individual seller, your actual sharing might be simpler, primarily focused on fulfillment and basic marketing tools, but retaining the template language provides broader compliance coverage).

I do not knowingly use or disclose sensitive personal information for purposes other than those permitted by law without consent.

Third Party Websites and Links

My Site may contain links to websites operated by third parties. If you follow these links, you should review their privacy policies. I am not responsible for the privacy or security practices of third-party sites.

Children's Data

The Services are not intended for children, and I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent/guardian and believe your child has provided information, please contact me to request deletion.

Security and Retention of Your Information

I rely on the security measures provided by my platform (Shopify) and take reasonable precautions. However, no online transmission or storage is 100% secure. I cannot guarantee absolute security. I retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy (e.g., provide services, maintain records for tax/legal reasons, resolve disputes) unless a longer period is required or permitted by law.

Your Rights

Depending on your location (e.g. California, Europe), you may have rights regarding your personal information:

  •  Request access to the personal information I hold about you.

  • Request deletion of your personal information.

  • Request correction of inaccurate information.

  • Request a copy of your information or transfer to a third party (in certain cases).

  • You may have the right to opt-out of your data being "sold" or "shared" for cross-context behavioral advertising purposes (often managed via cookie settings or GPC).

  •  Request limitations on the use of sensitive data.

  •  Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent (like for marketing emails via an unsubscribe link).

  • Appeal: Appeal my decision if I decline your request.

To exercise these rights, please contact me using the details below. I will need to verify your identity before processing your request. You may designate an authorized agent, but I will require proof of authorization and may need to verify your identity directly. I will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights.

Complaints

If you have concerns about how I handle your personal information, please contact me first. If you are unsatisfied with my response, you may have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

International Users

Please note that your personal information may be transferred, stored, and processed outside your country of residence, including in the United States where I am based, and potentially other countries where my service providers (like Shopify or production partners) operate. I rely on legally recognized mechanisms for international data transfers where required (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses for transfers out of Europe/UK).

Contact Information

For any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights, please contact me:

  • Name: Elam Kyle Evan

  • Store Name: Goomesh

  • Email: contact@goomesh.com

  • Address: 9823 Estate Ln, Dallas, TX 75238, USA