Privacy Policy

At Office On A Budget, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and make purchases from us.

By using our website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with the practices described in this policy, please do not use our services.

Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us when you:

• Create an account on our website
• Place an order for products
• Subscribe to our newsletter or marketing communications
• Contact us for customer support
• Participate in surveys or promotional activities

Personal Information

The types of personal information we may collect include:

• Account Information: Name, email address, username, and password
• Contact Information: Phone number, billing and shipping addresses
• Payment Information: Credit card details, billing address (processed securely through Stripe - we do not store full payment card information on our servers)
• Order History: Products purchased, order dates, order status, and transaction details
• Communication Preferences: Your preferences for receiving marketing communications

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing behavior, including:

• IP address and location data
• Browser type and version
• Device information (type, operating system)
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Search terms used to find our website

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Order Processing: To process, fulfill, and ship your orders, including communicating with you about your order status
• Payment Processing: To process payments securely through Stripe and prevent fraudulent transactions
• Account Management: To create and manage your account, authenticate your identity, and provide customer support
• Communication: To send you order confirmations, shipping updates, and respond to your inquiries
• Marketing: To send you promotional emails, newsletters, and special offers (only if you have opted in)
• Service Improvement: To analyze website usage, improve our products and services, and enhance user experience
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes
• Security: To detect, prevent, and address fraud, security issues, and other technical problems

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business, including:

• Payment Processing: Stripe processes your payments securely. Stripe's use of your personal information is governed by their privacy policy.
• E-commerce Platform: WooCommerce/WordPress powers our online store and stores your order information
• Email Services: Resend handles our transactional and marketing emails
• Shipping Providers: We share shipping information with carriers to fulfill your orders
• Fulfillment Services: If applicable, we may share order information with dropshipping partners to fulfill orders

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders, subpoenas).

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of sensitive data in transit using SSL/TLS protocols
• Secure payment processing through Stripe (we never store full credit card numbers)
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication requirements
• Secure data storage and backup procedures

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us:

• Maintain your shopping cart and session information
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Improve website functionality and performance

You can choose to accept or decline cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our website, such as maintaining a shopping cart.

We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain on your device until deleted or expired).

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Specifically:

• Account information is retained while your account is active
• Order and transaction records are retained for legal and accounting purposes (typically 7 years)
• Marketing preferences are retained until you opt out or request deletion

When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it in accordance with our data retention policies.

Your Rights and Choices

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

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal and contractual obligations)
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails or contacting us
• Account Management: Update your account information through your account settings

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable laws.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or applications that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last updated" date
• Sending you an email notification (if you have an account with us)
• Displaying a prominent notice on our website

Your continued use of our website after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: