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Privacy Policy

Boy Mama Candle Co
Effective Date: January 15, 2026

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1) Who We Are

This Privacy Policy describes how Boy Mama Candle Co (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and shares your personal information when you visit or make a purchase from our website (the “Site”).

Contact:

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2) What We Collect

A) Information You Provide

  • Account & Order Info: name, shipping/billing address, email, phone, order details.

  • Payment: we do not store full card numbers—payments are processed by third‑party processors (e.g., Wix Payments, Stripe, PayPal, Shop Pay).

  • Customer Support: messages, feedback, and preferences.

  • Marketing Opt‑ins: email/SMS subscription status, communication preferences.

B) Information Collected Automatically

  • Device & Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, pages viewed, time on site, referring pages/links.

  • Cookies & Similar Tech: to operate the site, remember your cart, improve performance, and personalize experiences (see Cookies section).

C) Information from Third Parties

  • Payment processors (fraud prevention, payment confirmations).

  • Shipping carriers (delivery updates, tracking).

  • Analytics & Marketing partners (aggregated insights, campaign performance).

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3) How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide the Site & Services: process and fulfill orders, manage your account, ship products, and provide customer support.

  • Improve & Personalize: analyze usage to troubleshoot, enhance features, and optimize content.

  • Communicate: send transactional emails (order confirmations, shipping updates), respond to inquiries, and—if you opt in—send marketing emails or texts.

  • Safety, Security & Compliance: detect/prevent fraud, secure the Site, and comply with legal obligations and tax/reporting requirements.

  • Business Operations: analytics, reporting, and internal recordkeeping.

Legal bases (for visitors in the EEA/UK): performance of a contract, legitimate interests, consent (for marketing/cookies where required), and legal obligations.

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4) Sharing Your Information

We share information with trusted service providers who help run our business, including:

  • Ecommerce platform & hosting (e.g., Wix).

  • Payment processors (e.g., Wix Payments, Stripe, PayPal) for secure payments.

  • Shipping & logistics (e.g., USPS, UPS, carriers) to deliver your order.

  • Email/SMS marketing tools (e.g., Wix Email Marketing, Mailchimp, Klaviyo—if used).

  • Analytics & performance (e.g., Google Analytics—if used).

  • Fraud prevention & security tools.
    We require these providers to use your information only to perform services for us.

We may also disclose information if required by law, to protect our rights, or in connection with a merger, sale, or reorganization.

We do not sell personal information for money. Some states consider certain advertising or analytics activities a “sale” or “share” of personal information—see U.S. State Privacy Rights below.

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5) Cookies & Similar Technologies

Cookies and similar technologies (pixels, tags) help the Site function and improve your experience. Types include:

  • Strictly Necessary: core site functions and checkout.

  • Performance/Analytics: understanding site usage (e.g., page views, conversions).

  • Functionality: remembering preferences and saved carts.

  • Advertising/Retargeting (if used): showing relevant ads on other sites.

You can manage cookies via your browser settings and, where required by law, through our cookie banner/preferences center. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

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6) Marketing & Communications

  • Email: We may send marketing emails if you opt in. You can unsubscribe via the link in the email.

  • SMS (if enabled): With your express consent, we may send promotional texts. Message/data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out and HELP for help.

  • Ads (if used): We may work with advertising partners to show relevant ads. You can manage preferences via browser tools, ad settings, and our cookie controls.

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7) Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as needed to provide the services, comply with legal obligations (e.g., tax and accounting), resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Retention periods vary by data type.

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8) Your Rights & Choices

A) General (All Users)

  • Access, update, or delete certain info by contacting us.

  • Opt out of marketing emails (unsubscribe link) and SMS (reply STOP).

  • Adjust cookie preferences in your browser and (where available) our cookie banner.

B) U.S. State Privacy Rights (e.g., CA, CO, CT, VA, UT, and others)

Depending on your state, you may have the right to request:

  • Access/Know the categories and specific pieces of personal information we collected.

  • Deletion of personal information (subject to lawful exceptions).

  • Correction of inaccurate information.

  • Opt‑out of certain data sharing for targeted advertising or “sales” as defined by state law.
    To exercise these rights, contact us at [your email] with “Privacy Request” and your state of residence. We will verify your request consistent with applicable law. Authorized agents may submit requests with proof of authority.

Notice at Collection (California): We collect the categories described in Sections 2(A)–(C) for the purposes in Section 3. We disclose them to the service providers listed in Section 4. We do not knowingly sell personal information. We may “share” for cross‑context behavioral advertising if we use advertising cookies/pixels; see Cookies and Opt‑Out options. We do not knowingly collect or share information of consumers under 16.

C) EEA/UK Visitors

Where GDPR/UK GDPR applies, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict, or object to processing, and to data portability. You may also withdraw consent where processing is based on consent. You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local Supervisory Authority.

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9) Do Not Track & Global Privacy Control

Some browsers offer Do Not Track (DNT) or Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals. Our Site may not respond to DNT, but where required by law we will treat a valid GPC signal as an opt‑out of “sale”/“sharing” for targeted advertising.

10) Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us, and we will delete it.

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11) Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information. No method of transmission over the Internet or method of storage is 100% secure.

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12) International Transfers

If you access the Site from outside the United States, your information may be processed and stored in the U.S. and other countries that may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.

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13) Third‑Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third‑party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Review their policies before providing personal information.

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14) Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Effective Date” at the top indicates the latest revision. Changes take effect when posted on the Site.

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15) How to Contact Us

Questions or requests about this policy or your personal information?
contact@boymamacandleco.com

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