Privacy Policy for The Austin Puzzle Exchange
Welcome to The Austin Puzzle Exchange ("we," "us," or "our"). We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
1. Information We Collect
a. Personal Information
- Voluntary Submissions: We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, such as your name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us through our website.
b. Non-Personal Information
- Automatically Collected Data: Like many websites, we may collect non-personal information automatically through your use of our site. This includes your IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing behavior.
2. How We Use Your Information
- Communication: To respond to your inquiries, send newsletters, and provide updates about The Austin Puzzle Exchange.
- Improvement: To understand how visitors use our website and to improve its functionality and content.
- Community Building: To foster a community of puzzle enthusiasts by sharing information and updates.
3. Sharing Your Information
- Third Parties: We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to legal processes.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
- Cookies: We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us understand how you use our site.
- Opt-Out: You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect the functionality of our website.
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
6. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
7. Children's Privacy
Our website is intended for individuals aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: info@austinpuzzles.com
Thank you for being a part of The Austin Puzzle Exchange community!