PRIVACY POLICY

Last updated: April 4, 2026

CardBud ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website at getcardbud.com and make a purchase from us.

By accessing or using our website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

When you make a purchase, create an account, or contact us, we may collect:

• Full name
• Email address
• Shipping and billing address
• Phone number
• Payment information (processed securely by our payment providers; we do not store your full credit card details)

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring website
• Pages viewed and time spent on our site
• Device information
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To process and fulfill your orders, including shipping and payment processing
• To communicate with you regarding your order, including confirmations, shipping updates, and customer support
• To send marketing communications such as promotions, product updates, and newsletters, only if you have opted in to receive them
• To improve and optimize our website, products, and customer experience
• To detect and prevent fraud or unauthorized transactions
• To comply with legal obligations

Third-Party Service Providers

We share your personal information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business. These include:

• Shopify: Our e-commerce platform that hosts our online store and processes order data.
• Stripe: Our payment processor for credit and debit card transactions. Stripe processes your payment information in accordance with their own privacy policy.
• PayPal: An alternative payment processor. PayPal processes your payment information in accordance with their own privacy policy.
• Shipping carriers: We share your name, address, and contact information with shipping carriers to deliver your orders.
• Email marketing platforms: If you opt in to marketing communications, your email address may be shared with our email marketing provider to deliver newsletters and promotions.

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us understand how you interact with our site.

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Essential cookies: Required for basic site functionality such as shopping cart and checkout.
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our site so we can improve the experience.
• Marketing cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign performance.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information, including SSL encryption for all data transmitted through our website. While we take reasonable precautions to safeguard your data, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

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

• Right to access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Right to correction: Request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
• Right to deletion: Request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
• Right to opt out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any marketing email or by contacting us directly.
• Right to data portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@getcardbud.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Order-related data is typically retained for a minimum of 5 years for tax and legal compliance purposes.

Children's Privacy

Our website and products are not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:

CardBud Email: hello@getcardbud.com