Privacy Policy
Effective Date: Jan 2025
This Privacy Policy describes how American Democratic Union (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, shares, and protects the personal information of users (“you”) when you visit or make a purchase from shop.www.AmericanDemocraticUnion.org.
By using this website, you agree to the terms outlined below. We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with all applicable United States federal laws and state-level privacy regulations, including those in Florida, California, Colorado, Virginia, Connecticut, and other jurisdictions that have enacted privacy legislation.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal information:
Contact Data: Name, email address, billing/shipping address, and phone number
Order Data: Purchase details, cart activity, and delivery information
Payment Data: Limited payment details processed securely through third-party providers (we do not store full card information)
Device & Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device ID, pages visited, session data, and referral source (collected via cookies and analytics tools)
2. How We Use Your Information
Your data may be used to:
Process, fulfill, and deliver orders
Communicate with you regarding your order, support requests, or updates
Improve our products, services, and website functionality
Send optional marketing communications if you opt in
Monitor site security and detect potential fraud or abuse
Comply with legal obligations under applicable U.S. and state laws
3. How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information with:
Service providers (e.g., payment processors, shipping companies, email platforms)
Legal authorities as required by applicable federal or state law
Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) for aggregated, non-identifiable data analysis
All third-party service providers are contractually obligated to safeguard your data in compliance with privacy laws.
4. Your Privacy Rights (Under U.S. Federal and State Laws)
We honor all applicable privacy rights under current U.S. law. Depending on your state of residence, you may have the following rights:
The right to access your personal data
The right to correct inaccuracies
The right to request deletion of certain personal data
The right to opt-out of the sale or sharing of data for marketing or profiling
The right to limit data usage (e.g., for sensitive personal info)
The right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights
These rights are granted under U.S. federal guidance and state-specific laws such as:
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA)
Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA)
Colorado Privacy Act (CPA)
Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA)
Florida Digital Bill of Rights
And other current or future U.S. state laws
To exercise your rights, email us at [your email]. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.
5. Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
Analyze website usage and performance
Store user preferences
Personalize your experience
Support functionality such as shopping carts and checkout
You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings. By using this site, you consent to the use of cookies as outlined here.
6. Third-Party Services
We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or data practices of third-party websites linked from our site. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any external services before sharing personal data.
7. Data Security
We implement technical and administrative security measures to protect your information, including:
SSL encryption
Limited access to user data
Secure third-party payment gateways
Despite our efforts, no method of online transmission is 100% secure. Use the site at your own risk.
8. Data Retention
We retain your data only as long as necessary to:
Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy
Comply with legal or tax obligations
Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements
You may request deletion of your personal data, subject to eligibility under applicable laws.
9. Children’s Privacy
This site is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us to request deletion.
10. International Visitors
Our website is intended for users located in the United States. If you access the site from outside the U.S., you understand that your data will be processed in accordance with U.S. laws, which may not offer the same protections as laws in your jurisdiction.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. Continued use of the website after changes are made constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
12. Contact Us
For privacy-related questions, data requests, or complaints, please contact:
Email: Hello@americandemocraticunion.org
Website: shop.www.AmericanDemocraticUnion.org