By using our website or online store, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.
Age restrictions on access and purchases
You must be 21+ to access this site. Please note that local laws may vary, and it's your responsibility to ensure you meet the minimum age requirement to purchase our products in your area.
We don't knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 21. If we learn we've received such information without parental consent, we'll delete it immediately. If you have concerns, please contact us at Schmood.us@outlook.com.
What Personal Information We Collect and How We Use It
When you make a purchase from our online store, we collect personal information such as name, address, email address, and order history as part of the transaction process. Additionally, we utilize cookies and other digital tools to enhance your shopping experience and improve our website's functionality.
Upon visiting our site, our systems automatically gather certain data. This includes information about your device (operating system, browser, etc.), IP address (which can provide location information), access times, and referral websites. Additionally, we collect analytics data about your interactions with our site, such as clicked elements, navigation patterns, and other engagement metrics.
Email Communications: By providing your email address, you consent to receive emails from us about our store, new products, and other relevant updates. If you wish to stop receiving these emails, simply click the "Unsubscribe" button at the bottom of any email we send.
We collect information to provide, maintain, protect, and improve our website, products, and services, as well as to develop new ones. Here's how we use the personal information collected through our site:
- Account Management: Create and secure your account on our network and identify you as a user in our system.
- Improvement and Enhancement: Improve our products, website, and business operations, and understand and enhance your experience with our website and products.
- Service Delivery: Provide and deliver the products and services you request, and respond to your comments, questions, or concerns.
- Transactional Communications: Send you related information, including confirmations, invoices, technical notices, updates, security alerts, and support and administrative messages.
- Marketing and Promotions: Communicate with you about promotions, upcoming events, and news about products and services offered by Schmood Product Group, LLC, and our selected partners.
- Data Enrichment: Link or combine your information with other information we obtain from third parties to help understand your needs and provide better service.
- Security and Compliance: Protect, investigate, and deter against fraudulent, unauthorized, or illegal activity.
California Privacy Rights: If you are a California resident, California law may provide you with additional rights regarding the use of your personal information. To learn more about your California privacy rights, visit this page.
Behavioral advertising
As described above, we use your Personal Information to provide you with targeted advertisements or marketing communications we believe may be of interest to you. For example:
- We use Google Analytics to help us understand how our customers use the Site. You can read more about how Google uses your Personal Information here: https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy/. You can also opt-out of Google Analytics here: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
- We share information about your use of the Site, your purchases, and your interaction with our ads on other websites with our advertising partners. We collect and share some of this information directly with our advertising partners, and in some cases through the use of cookies or other similar technologies (which you may consent to, depending on your location).
For more information about how targeted advertising works, you can visit the Network Advertising Initiative’s (“NAI”) educational page at: https://www.networkadvertising.org/understanding-online-advertising/how-does-it-work.You can opt out of targeted advertising by:
- FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/settings/?tab=ads
- GOOGLE - https://www.google.com/settings/ads/anonymous
- BING- https://advertise.bingads.microsoft.com/en us/resources/policies/personalized-ads
Additionally, you can opt out of some of these services by visiting the Digital Advertising Alliance’s opt-out portal at: https://optout.aboutads.info/.
More information on cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small data files downloaded to your device when you visit our site, allowing our website to remember your actions, preferences, and login information. We use various types of cookies, including functional cookies to enable basic website functionality, performance cookies to analyze website usage and performance, advertising cookies to deliver targeted advertisements, and social media cookies to facilitate social media sharing.
The length of time a cookie remains on your device varies. Session cookies expire when you close your browser, while persistent cookies remain until they expire or are deleted, typically between 30 minutes and two years.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser's "Tools" or "Preferences" menu to manage cookies. Blocking cookies may impact your user experience and accessibility to certain website features. For more information, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
Please note that blocking cookies may not completely prevent information sharing with third-party advertising partners. To exercise your rights or opt out of targeted advertising, follow the instructions in the "Behavioral Advertising" section.
Consent
By executing a transaction, and any time you provide us with personal information for the purpose of completing a transaction, placing an order, arranging for a delivery or return of a purchase you consent to us collecting and using your information as described herein. Your credit card information is handled in a unique and specific way, as discussed in the Payment Processing section below).
You may withdraw your consent for us to use your personal information and from receiving email communications by clicking the “Unsubscribe” button included at the bottom of each email or contacting us at Schmood.us@outlook.com.
Disclosure
We respect your privacy and only share your personal information with third parties under the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We partner with third-party service providers who work on our behalf. These providers must adhere to the same level of privacy protection outlined in this policy and only use your information for the specified purposes.
- Law Enforcement and Legal Requests: We comply with lawful requests from law enforcement agencies and other government entities. If we receive such a request, we will notify you at the provided address.
- Protection of Rights and Property: We may share information to protect the rights, property, and safety of Schmood, our agents, customers, and to enforce our agreements, policies, and terms.
- Emergency Situations: In emergency situations, including those that threaten personal safety, we may share information as necessary.
- Corporate Transactions: In the event of a business deal, merger, acquisition, or transfer of assets, we may share personal information as part of the transaction. If another company acquires our company, they will also acquire and possess the personal information collected by us and assume the rights and obligations regarding your personal information as described in this policy.
Payment processing
Our online store is built on a secure e-commerce platform, enabling safe transactions for our products and services.
Payment Security Measures
When you provide credit card information during checkout, it is sent to our payment gateway for processing using SSL encryption technology. Your credit card details are never stored beyond the transaction.
Compliance with Industry Standards
Our payment gateways comply with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS), a joint effort by major credit card brands like Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. PCI-DSS ensures secure handling of credit card information by our store, payment processors, and service providers.
Third-Party Services and Links
Our Privacy Policy only applies to our website and does not extend to third-party services. To understand their privacy practices, please review their respective policies.
External Links
Some links on our site may redirect you to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy policies or practices of these sites. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies to understand how they handle your information.
Security
We prioritize the security of your personal information and take reasonable precautions to protect it from unauthorized access, misuse, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. We follow industry best practices to safeguard your data.
Password Protection
Your password is your first line of defense. Never share it with anyone. Rest assured that Schmood will never ask for your password.
Secure Data Transmission
When you provide credit card information, it is transmitted securely using SSL technology with AES-256 encryption.
Internet Security Risks
While we strive to protect your personal information, no internet transmission is completely secure. Any transmission of personal information is at your own risk. We are not responsible for the circumvention of privacy settings or security measures on our website.
Age of Consent
Our website is intended for individuals 21 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. Individuals under 21 should not use or provide information on this website, register, make purchases, or provide personal information. By using this site, you represent that you are at least 21 years of age or the age of majority in your state or province.
United States Law
This website is designed for users within the United States. If you're accessing our site from outside the U.S., you acknowledge that your personal information will be transferred to and processed in the United States. By sharing your personal information with us from outside the U.S., you consent to the application of U.S. law and our Privacy Policy. You are responsible for ensuring that accessing our website and purchasing our products comply with all applicable laws in your country of residence or where the products are delivered, and you access our site and purchase our products at your own risk.
Changes to this privacy policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We encourage you to review it frequently to stay informed. Any changes will be posted on this page, and material changes will be communicated via email to the address associated with your account and through a notice on our website's homepage. It's your responsibility to ensure we have your current email address and to periodically check our website for updates. All changes and clarifications take effect immediately upon posting.
Questions and contact information
To access, correct, amend, or delete your personal information, submit a complaint, or request more information, please contact our customer service team at: Schmood.us@outlook.com