Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2025
Store: Auric Hobby | aurichobby.com

Introduction

At Auric Hobby, we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with transparency and care. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and what rights you have regarding your data.

By using aurichobby.com and placing an order with us, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.

Who We Are

Business Name: Auric Hobby
Website: aurichobby.com
Email: support@aurichobby.com
Address: 17456 E Bellewood Cir, Aurora, CO 80015, United States

Auric Hobby is the data controller responsible for your personal information collected through this website.

Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information when you visit our website or place an order:

Information You Provide Directly

Full name
Email address
Shipping and billing address
Phone number (if provided)
Payment information (processed securely through Stripe — we never store your full card details)
Order history and purchase details
Communications you send to us via email or contact forms

Information Collected Automatically
When you visit aurichobby.com, we may automatically collect certain technical information including:

IP address
Browser type and version
Device type and operating system
Pages visited and time spent on each page
Referring website or source
Cookies and similar tracking technologies

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Order Fulfillment
To process, pack, and ship your orders and send you order confirmation and shipping notifications.

Customer Support
To respond to your inquiries, resolve disputes, and provide assistance with returns, refunds, and tracking.

Account Management
To manage your customer account and maintain accurate records of your orders and preferences.

Marketing Communications
With your consent, to send you promotional emails, new product announcements, and special offers. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any marketing email or by contacting us at support@aurichobby.com.

Website Improvement
To analyze how visitors use our website so we can improve the shopping experience, fix issues, and optimize our store.

Legal Compliance
To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal obligations, including tax and financial reporting requirements.

Fraud Prevention
To detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions and unauthorized access to our store.

Google Services & Advertising Compliance

Auric Hobby may use Google services including Google Analytics and Google Ads. In connection with these services:

We comply fully with Google’s Advertising Policies and Google Merchant Center policies
We do not use personalized advertising data to target individuals in ways that violate Google’s policies
We do not collect or use sensitive personal information for advertising purposes
Google Analytics data is used solely to understand aggregate website traffic and improve our store
You may opt out of Google Analytics tracking by using the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

For more information on how Google uses data, please visit: policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites

Cookies

Auric Hobby uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us recognize you and remember your preferences.

Types of cookies we use:

Essential Cookies
Required for the website to function properly. These include session cookies that keep you logged in and shopping cart cookies that remember your items.

Analytics Cookies
Used to understand how visitors interact with our website. This data is aggregated and anonymous.

Marketing Cookies
Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. These are only placed with your consent.

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

Service Providers
We share necessary information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business, including:

Stripe — payment processing
USPS, UPS, FedEx — order shipping and delivery
Google — analytics and advertising services
WooCommerce / WordPress — e-commerce platform

These providers are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential and use it only for the services they provide to us.

Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, court order, or governmental authority, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights or the safety of others.

Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of Auric Hobby, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email if such a transfer occurs.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, including:

Order records: Retained for a minimum of 5 years for tax and legal compliance purposes
Customer account data: Retained for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services
Marketing data: Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion
Analytics data: Retained in aggregate, anonymized form

You may request deletion of your personal data at any time (see Your Rights below).

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or disclosure. These measures include:

SSL encryption across our entire website
Secure payment processing through Stripe (PCI-DSS Level 1 certified)
Restricted access to customer data within our organization
Regular review of our data security practices

While we take every reasonable precaution, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but we are committed to protecting your data to the best of our ability.

Your Rights

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

Right to Access
You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

Right to Correction
You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete information we hold about you.

Right to Deletion
You have the right to request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements.

Right to Opt Out of Marketing
You may opt out of marketing communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or by contacting us at support@aurichobby.com.

Right to Data Portability
You have the right to request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used format.

California Residents (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, including the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to opt out of the sale of your information (we do not sell your information), and the right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.

International Customers (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area or United Kingdom, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

To exercise any of your rights, please contact us at support@aurichobby.com. We will respond to all requests within 30 days.

Children’s Privacy

Auric Hobby does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. Our website and services are not directed at children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at support@aurichobby.com and we will delete it promptly.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites such as carrier tracking pages or social media platforms. This Privacy Policy applies only to aurichobby.com. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of any third-party websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. When we make changes, we will update the date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

For significant changes, we will notify you by email or by placing a prominent notice on our website.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us:

Email: support@aurichobby.com
Website: aurichobby.com
Address: 17456 E Bellewood Cir, Aurora, CO 80015, United States

This Privacy Policy was last reviewed and updated in June 2025. Auric Hobby is committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining your trust.