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Privacy Policy

A legal disclaimer

Effective Date: 06/06/2025
Website: www.thebeadfactory.com

At The Bead Factory, your privacy and trust are extremely important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and what choices you have. By using our website or services, you agree to the terms of this policy.

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1. What Information We Collect

We collect information when you interact with us, including:

a. Personal Information

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Shipping and billing address

  • Phone number

  • Payment details (securely handled by third-party providers like PayPal or credit card processors)

  • Order history

  • Account login details (if you create an account)

b. Automatically Collected Information

We automatically gather certain information when you browse our site:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device type

  • Pages visited and time spent on site

  • Click behavior, search history, and referral URL

  • Cookies and similar technologies (see Section 5)

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2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Process and fulfill orders

  • Manage your account and preferences

  • Send order updates and important service-related emails

  • Respond to customer inquiries

  • Improve our website and product offerings

  • Send marketing emails if you’ve opted in (you can unsubscribe anytime)

  • Detect and prevent fraud or unauthorized activity

  • Comply with legal or regulatory obligations

We do not sell or rent your personal data.

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3. How We Share Your Information

We share your information only with trusted third parties who help us run our business, such as:

  • Payment processors

  • Shipping companies

  • Website hosting and customer service platforms

  • Email marketing services

  • Legal or regulatory authorities, if required

All third-party services are required to protect your data and are only given the minimum necessary information.

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4. Your Choices & Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights under privacy laws like the CCPA (California), GDPR (Europe), or others. These include:

  • The right to access or correct your data

  • The right to request deletion of your information

  • The right to withdraw consent to marketing

  • The right to limit or object to certain types of data processing

To exercise your rights, email us at: thebeadfactory0@gmail.com

We will respond to your request within the legally required timeframe.

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5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to:

  • Improve website performance and user experience

  • Save your preferences

  • Enable shopping cart and checkout functionality

  • Collect analytics to understand how our site is used

  • Deliver targeted ads (e.g., Google Ads, Facebook)

You can control or disable cookies in your browser settings. Note: turning off cookies may affect website functionality.

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6. Data Security

We take security seriously and follow industry best practices to protect your data. This includes:

  • SSL encryption

  • Secure payment gateways

  • Firewall-protected servers

  • Limited internal access to your data

Even with these precautions, no method of online data transmission is 100% secure. Please keep your passwords safe and contact us if you believe your account has been compromised.

 

7. Account Information

When you create an account on our website:

  • You are responsible for maintaining confidentiality of your login information

  • You agree to provide accurate and updated information

  • If you're under 18, you must have a parent or guardian manage the account

We may delete or suspend accounts that violate our Terms or Privacy Policy.

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8. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect data from children under the age of 13. If we learn that we’ve accidentally collected data from a child, we will delete it. If you're a parent and believe your child has submitted personal information, please contact us.

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9. International Users

If you’re visiting us from outside the United States, you agree that your information will be transferred, stored, and processed in the U.S., where our servers and operations are located.

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10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to other sites (like social media, shipping carriers, or promotions). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party websites. Use them at your own discretion.

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11. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as our business or legal obligations change. Updates will be posted on this page with a new “Effective Date.” Continued use of our site after changes means you accept the updated policy.

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12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:

The Bead Factory
📧 Email: thebeadfactory0@gmail.com
🌐 Website: www.thebeadfactory.com
📍 Based in Orange County, Florida

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