Privacy Policy | Apron Forge

At Apron Forge, your privacy matters. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or interact with our services. By using our site, you agree to the terms outlined here.

🧾 Information We Collect

To provide you with the best possible experience, we may collect the following types of data:

Personal Information: Name, email, phone number, shipping/billing address
Order Information: Products purchased, payment method, and shipping details
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device type, and operating system
Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, click behavior
Communication Preferences: Newsletter opt-ins, contact requests

🛠️ How We Use Your Information

We use the data we collect to:

Process and fulfill your orders
Improve website performance and user experience
Respond to customer inquiries and support requests
Send order updates and promotional emails (if you opt in)
Prevent fraud and secure your transactions

You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails.

🔐 How We Protect Your Data

We implement strong security measures to protect your information, including:

SSL encryption during checkout
Secure payment processing via trusted gateways
Restricted internal access to customer data
Regular security monitoring of our systems

Although no system is 100% secure, we take every reasonable step to protect your information.

🍪 Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies to improve functionality and personalize your experience. These include:

Essential Cookies: Enable core features like shopping cart
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand user behavior to improve the site
Marketing Cookies: Used for tailored advertising (only if accepted)

You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings.

🔄 Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We only share it with trusted third parties necessary to:

Process payments (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
Ship orders (e.g., DHL, UPS, USPS)
Provide technical or customer support
Comply with legal obligations or protect our rights

🗂 Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access, update, or delete your personal data
Opt out of marketing communications
Request a copy of the information we hold about you
Withdraw consent where applicable

To make a request, contact us at support@apronforge.com.

🕒 Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined above or as required by law. After that, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

🔗 External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies separately.

✅ Your Consent

By using our website, you consent to our collection and use of your data as described in this Privacy Policy. Any updates will be posted on this page.