Privacy Policy | Earth Products Essentials LLC

Effective Date: February 06, 2026

At Earth Products Essentials ("we," "us," or "our"), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.earthproductsessentials.com (the "Site"), including when you make purchases or interact with our services. This policy applies to all visitors, users, and others who access the Site.

By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide and improve our services. This includes:

Personal Information: Data that identifies you, such as:
- Name, email address, phone number, billing and shipping addresses (collected during account creation, purchases, or newsletters).
- Payment information (e.g., credit card details, processed securely via Square—we do not store full card numbers).
- Account credentials (e.g., username, password).
Non-Personal Information: Anonymous data, such as:
- Device information (e.g., IP address, browser type, operating system).
- Usage data (e.g., pages visited, time spent, referral sources via tools like Google Analytics).
- Location data (approximate, for shipping or personalization).
Edge Cases: If you submit reviews or contact us, we collect that content. For international users, we may collect data required for customs. We do not intentionally collect data from children under 13 without parental consent (per COPPA).

2. How We Collect Information

Directly from You: When you register, place orders, subscribe, or fill forms.
Automatically: Via cookies, web beacons, and tracking technologies (e.g., Wix analytics). Cookies help with cart persistence and ads. You can manage preferences via browser settings or our cookie banner.
From Third Parties: Such as social media plugins (e.g., if you log in via Facebook) or shipping partners. For payments, we rely on Square to securely process credit card transactions.
Nuances: We use session cookies (temporary) and persistent cookies (longer-term). For mobile access, similar tracking applies.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use data for legitimate business purposes:

To process transactions, fulfill orders, and provide customer support (e.g., using Square for secure credit card processing).
To send marketing emails (e.g., promotions on eco-products), with opt-out options.
To improve the Site (e.g., analyzing trends for better user experience).
For security (e.g., fraud detection).
Implications: Data helps personalize recommendations (e.g., suggesting essentials based on past buys), but we minimize usage to essentials only. No selling of data for profit.

4. Sharing Your Information

We share data only as necessary:

With service providers (e.g., Wix for hosting, shipping companies like UPS, and Square for payment processing).
For legal reasons (e.g., subpoenas, compliance with laws).
In business transfers (e.g., if we sell the company).
Edge Cases: No sharing with advertisers without consent. For GDPR users, we ensure EU-standard protections. When using Square, we share only the minimum data required for transactions, and Square's privacy practices apply (see their policy at squareup.com/legal/privacy).

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

5. Data Storage and Security

Storage: Data is stored on secure servers in the US (or as per Wix's infrastructure). Retention: As long as needed for purposes (e.g., 7 years for tax records), then deleted.
Security: We use encryption (e.g., SSL), firewalls, and access controls. Square handles payment security in compliance with PCI DSS standards. However, no system is 100% secure—report breaches immediately.
Implications: In case of a breach, we'll notify affected users per laws like CCPA. For international data, we comply with transfer rules (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses).

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have rights over your data:

Access, update, or delete your information via your account or by contacting us.
Opt-out of marketing (unsubscribe links in emails).
CCPA/GDPR Rights: California/EU residents can request data sales disclosures (we don't sell data), portability, or non-discrimination.
Do Not Track: We honor browser DNT signals where applicable.
Nuances: Requests processed within 30-45 days. For deletions, some data may be retained for legal reasons. Regarding payments, contact Square directly for their data controls.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies for functionality, performance, and advertising. Third-party cookies (e.g., Google Ads) may track across sites. Manage via our consent tool or browser. Refusing cookies may limit Site features (e.g., cart issues).

8. Third-Party Links

Our Site may link to external sites (e.g., social media or Square's site). We are not responsible for their privacy practices—review theirs separately.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes (e.g., new laws). We'll post revisions here and notify via email if material. Continued use constitutes acceptance.

10. Contact Us

For questions or requests, contact us here.

This policy is governed by US laws. Thank you for trusting Earth Products Essentials.