Effective Date: April 18, 2025
Last Updated: [Insert Date]

Beadkeepers LLC (“Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website www.beadkeepers.com, our associated subdomains, and when you use our application Beadkeepers (collectively, the “Service”).

By accessing or using the Service, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to the practices described in this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Service.

• You: The individual using our Service, or the entity on whose behalf that individual is acting.
   
• Company: Beadkeepers LLC, the legal business registered in the State of Oregon, USA.
   
• Service: Our website, mobile app, and any related offerings.
   
• Service Provider: Any third party processing data on behalf of Beadkeepers LLC.
   
• Personal Data: Any data that can identify an individual.
   
• Usage Data: Data collected automatically, such as IP address, browser type, time on site, etc.
   
• Device: Any internet-connected device such as a phone, tablet, or computer.
   
• Cookies: Small files stored on your device by your browser to track and remember information.
   

We collect information when you:

• Visit our website or use our app
   
• Register an account
   
• Place an order
   
• Subscribe to our emails
   
• Complete surveys or forms
   

Personal information collected may include:

• Name or Username
   
• Email Address
   
• Mailing Address
   
• Payment Information (processed securely, never stored)
   
• Usage Data (IP address, browser type, pages visited)
   

We may use the information we collect for the following:

• To personalize user experience
   
• To improve our website and services
   
• To process transactions
   
• To respond to customer service requests
   
• To run promotions or surveys
   
• To send transactional and marketing emails (you can opt out anytime)
   

By submitting your email, you consent to receive communications from us. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link in our emails.

We may also use your email to show you personalized ads on platforms like Facebook (custom audience targeting). Your email will never be sold or shared with unauthorized third parties.

We retain your information only as long as necessary to provide our services or comply with legal obligations. Once your data is no longer needed, we delete or anonymize it.

We use a secure server and SSL encryption for all sensitive transactions. Payment details are encrypted and handled through compliant payment gateways. We do not store credit card information.

While we take strong precautions, no system is 100% secure. By using our Service, you acknowledge this risk.

We use cookies to enhance your experience. You can disable cookies in your browser, but this may affect how our site works for you.

Our Service may link to other websites. We’re not responsible for their content or privacy practices. We recommend reviewing their policies individually.

Our Service is not directed at anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover we have collected data from a child without parental consent, we will delete it promptly.

• Know what personal information we collect and how we use it
   
• Request access to or deletion of your personal data
   
• Opt out of marketing communications
   
• File a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated
   

You can exercise these rights by contacting us at:
📧 cc@beadkeepers.com

You have the right to:

• Know what personal data we collect and how we use it
   
• Request access to or deletion of your data
   
• Request that your personal information not be sold (we do not sell personal data)
   
• Equal service regardless of privacy choices
   

We will respond to all verified requests within 30 days.

If you are located in the EEA, you have the right to:

• Access, update, or delete your data
   
• Withdraw consent at any time
   
• Object to or restrict processing
   
• Request data portability
   
• Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
   

Our legal basis for processing your data includes consent, contractual obligations, legal compliance, and legitimate business interests.

We never store credit card numbers. Payment processing is handled through secure third-party gateways compliant with PCI-DSS standards.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, with the last updated date clearly listed. Continued use of our Service after changes implies agreement with the updated terms.

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please reach out to us:

🌐 www.beadkeepers.com
📧 cc@beadkeepers.com