Privacy policy.
Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how Bear Creek Genetics (“we”, “our”, or “the Site”) collects, uses, and discloses your Personal Information when you visit or make a purchase from our website.
Collecting Personal Information
When you visit the Site, we collect information about your device, your interactions with the Site, and any information necessary to process your purchases. This may also include additional information when you contact us for customer support. We define “Personal Information” as any data that can identify you personally.
Personal Information We Collect:
Device Information:
Examples: IP address, web browser type, time zone, cookie data, the pages or products you view, search terms, and how you interact with the Site.
Purpose: To load the Site correctly and analyze usage to improve our services.
Collection Method: Automatically through cookies, log files, web beacons, tags, or pixels.
Order Information:
Examples: Name, billing and shipping address, payment details (including credit card numbers), email address, and phone number.
Purpose: To process and fulfill your order, including payment, shipping, and order confirmations.
Collection Method: Provided by you during the checkout process.
Customer Support Information:
Examples: Name, email address, and any information you share while requesting support.
Purpose: To provide customer support and handle inquiries.
Collection Method: Collected from you when you contact us.
Text Marketing Notifications
By subscribing to Bear Creek Genetics’ text notifications, you agree to receive automated marketing messages. Message frequency is recurring, and message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP, END, CANCEL, UNSUBSCRIBE, or QUIT to opt out at any time. Consent is not a condition of purchase.
Minors
Our website is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect Personal Information from minors. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with Personal Information, please contact us at bearcreekgenetics@gmail.com to request its deletion.
Sharing Personal Information
We share your Personal Information with service providers to help us fulfill our contractual obligations, such as processing payments and fulfilling orders. This may include third-party platforms such as:
Payment processors (e.g., Shopify, Square, Pinwheel Gateway)
Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
We may also share your information to comply with legal obligations or in response to lawful requests, such as subpoenas or warrants.
Behavioral Advertising
We may use your Personal Information to show you targeted advertisements or marketing that we believe may interest you. This includes:
Google Analytics: Helps us understand how users interact with the Site. Learn more about Google’s data use at: Google Privacy Policy.
Advertising Partners: We may share information about your purchases or site usage with our advertising partners for targeted ads.
You can opt-out of personalized ads through the following links:
Using Personal Information
We use your Personal Information to:
Process payments and fulfill orders.
Communicate with you about new products or offers.
Improve your browsing experience on our website.
Retention of Personal Information
We retain your Personal Information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy unless you request deletion.
Your Rights (GDPR and CCPA)
European Residents (GDPR): You have the right to access, correct, or delete your Personal Information. To exercise these rights, please contact us at bearcreekgenetics@gmail.com.
California Residents (CCPA): You have the right to know the Personal Information we collect about you and request its deletion. You may also designate an authorized agent to act on your behalf to make these requests. To exercise these rights, contact us at bearcreekgenetics@gmail.com.
Cookies
Our site uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies help remember your preferences, track usage, and personalize content. You can manage cookie preferences in your browser, but disabling cookies may affect your experience on our site.
Do Not Track
Please note that we do not alter our data collection practices in response to “Do Not Track” signals from your browser due to the lack of a standard industry response.
Changes
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our practices or for legal reasons. Check this page periodically for updates.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at:
Bear Creek Genetics
Email: bearcreekgenetics@gmail.com