Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 12/15/2025

Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how Peter Crone ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares your personal information when you visit our website petercrone.com (the "Site") and make purchases through our checkout process.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide to Us

When you visit the Site or make a purchase, we collect the following information:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, billing address, and shipping address

  • Payment Information: Credit card details, billing information (processed securely through our payment processor)

  • Account Information: Username, password, and preferences (if you create an account)

  • Order Information: Purchase history, product preferences, and transaction details

  • Communications: Any messages, reviews, or feedback you provide to us

Information Automatically Collected

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information:

  • Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers

  • Usage Information: Pages viewed, time spent on pages, links clicked, referring website

  • Location Information: General geographic location based on IP address

  • Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies (see Cookies section below)

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • Process Transactions: To fulfill orders, process payments, arrange shipping, and provide customer support

  • Account Management: To create and manage your account, if applicable

  • Communications: To send order confirmations, shipping updates, and respond to inquiries

  • Marketing: To send promotional emails, newsletters, and special offers (with your consent)

  • Improve Our Services: To analyze usage patterns, improve our Site, and enhance user experience

  • Security and Fraud Prevention: To protect against unauthorized access, fraud, and other malicious activities

  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes

How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with third parties in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: Payment processors, shipping carriers, email service providers, and other vendors who help us operate our business

  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and safety

  • With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share your information

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Remember your preferences and settings

  • Analyze Site traffic and usage patterns

  • Provide personalized content and advertisements

  • Enable shopping cart functionality

  • Authenticate users and prevent fraud

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our Site.

Types of Cookies We Use:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for the Site to function properly

  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our Site

  • Marketing Cookies: Track your browsing to show relevant advertisements

  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

Payment Security

We take payment security seriously. All payment information is encrypted using SSL (Secure Socket Layer) technology. We use trusted third-party payment processors that comply with PCI-DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards). We do not store complete credit card information on our servers.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

  • Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you

  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information

  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information

  • Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails (opt-out link provided in each email)

  • Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format

  • Object to Processing: Object to certain uses of your information

  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [privacy@yourcompany.com].

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements

Order and transaction information is typically retained for [X years] for accounting and legal purposes.

Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EU). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.

Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.

Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

California Privacy Rights

California residents have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

  • Right to know what personal information is collected

  • Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed

  • Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information

  • Right to delete personal information

  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

We do not sell personal information.

EU/UK Privacy Rights

For residents of the European Union and United Kingdom, we comply with GDPR requirements:

  • Lawful basis for processing (consent, contract, legal obligation, legitimate interests)

  • Data protection officer contact: [dpo@yourcompany.com]

  • Right to lodge a complaint with supervisory authority

  • Right to data portability

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us

Additional Disclosures

Marketing Communications

You can opt out of marketing emails by:

  • Clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any marketing email

  • Updating your account preferences

  • Contacting us at [privacy@yourcompany.com]

Note: You will still receive transactional emails related to your orders.

Do Not Track

Our Site does not currently respond to "Do Not Track" signals from browsers.

Automated Decision-Making

We may use automated systems to analyze your behavior and preferences to provide personalized recommendations and offers. You have the right to object to automated decision-making.