Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 1, 2025
LEATHERTOOLMAN (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or purchase our leatherworking tools and accessories. Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with our practices, do not use our services.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information you voluntarily provide when you make a purchase, create an account, subscribe to our newsletter, contact us, or participate in promotions. This may include:
- Full name
- Email address
- Billing and shipping address
- Phone number
- Payment card details (processed securely by our payment processor; we do not store full card numbers)
- Order history and preferences
We also automatically collect certain non-personal information when you visit our site, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and browsing behavior using cookies and similar technologies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To process and fulfill your orders, including payment verification, shipping, and returns
- To communicate with you about your orders, account, and inquiries
- To send you marketing communications (with your consent) about new products, offers, and promotions
- To improve our website, products, and customer service
- To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or illegal activity
- To comply with legal obligations
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our business, such as:
- Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
- Shipping carriers (e.g., USPS, UPS, FedEx)
- Email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp)
- Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
These parties are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the services we request. We may also disclose information if required by law, to enforce our terms, or to protect our rights.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, remember your preferences, and analyze site traffic. You can control cookie settings through your browser. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of our site.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. When we no longer need your data, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
6. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Right to access, correct, or delete your data
- Right to restrict or object to processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to withdraw consent for marketing communications
- Right to file a complaint with a data protection authority
To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details below. We will respond within the timeframes required by applicable law.
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, we will delete it immediately.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the “Last updated” date. Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
LEATHERTOOLMAN
1201 Third Avenue, Suite 2300
Seattle, WA 98101
United States
Phone: (206) 555-0199
Email: [email protected]