Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how Area51 Holistic Wellness ('we', 'us', 'our') collects, uses, and shares personal information when you visit our website or make a purchase from us.

2. Information We Collect

Information you provide directly:

  • Name, billing and shipping address
  • Email address and phone number
  • Payment information (processed securely by our payment processor — we do not store full card numbers)
  • Age verification information
  • Order history and product preferences

Information collected automatically:

  • Device and browser information (IP address, browser type, operating system)
  • Site usage data (pages viewed, time spent, referral source)
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

  • To process and fulfill your orders
  • To verify your age and identity
  • To communicate with you about orders, shipping, and customer service
  • To send marketing communications (only with your consent — you may unsubscribe at any time)
  • To improve our Site and product offerings
  • To detect and prevent fraud or illegal activity
  • To comply with legal obligations (PACT Act reporting, state tax reporting, age verification records)

4. How We Share Your Information

We share your personal information only with:

  • Service providers — payment processors, shipping carriers, age verification services, and IT/marketing platforms that help us operate
  • Legal authorities — when required by law, court order, or to enforce our Terms of Service
  • Government agencies — for required PACT Act reporting and state tobacco/excise tax compliance

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

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enable site functionality, analyze usage, and personalize your experience. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may limit Site functionality.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as needed to provide our services, comply with legal obligations (including federal and state record-keeping requirements for tobacco/smoke accessory sales), resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

7. Your Rights

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

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal information
  • Opt out of the sale or sharing of your information
  • Receive a copy of your personal data in a portable format
  • Withdraw consent for marketing communications

To exercise these rights, contact us at lts.transports2468@gmail.com.

8. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act. We do not sell personal information as defined under the CCPA. For California-specific requests, contact us at the email above.

9. Children's Privacy

This Site is not intended for anyone under 21 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 21. If we learn we have collected information from a minor, we will delete it promptly.

10. Security

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information, including SSL encryption, secure payment processing, and limited access controls. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes are effective when posted. Material changes will be communicated via email or prominent notice on the Site.

12. Contact

Privacy questions? Contact us at lts.transports2468@gmail.com.

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