Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 1, 2025

Dickson’s Emporium (“we,” “us,” or “our”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you visit or make a purchase from emporium.rsdickson.net (the “Site”).

1. Information We Collect

When you visit or purchase from our Site, we may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: Name, email address, billing/shipping address, and phone number.
  • Payment Information: Payment details such as credit/debit card numbers are processed securely by third-party providers (Stripe, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay). We do not store your full payment information.
  • Account Information: If you create an account, we collect login details and order history.
  • Order Information: Products or services purchased, order amounts, and shipping details.
  • Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing behavior via cookies and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Process and fulfill your orders.
  • Provide digital downloads and access to purchased services.
  • Send you important order updates and customer support messages.
  • Manage returns, refunds, and customer accounts.
  • Improve our website, products, and services.
  • Send marketing emails or newsletters if you have opted in (via AWeber).
  • Comply with legal obligations (e.g., sales tax reporting in Georgia).

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

  • Payment Processors: Stripe, PayPal, Apple Pay, and Google Pay (for secure payment processing).
  • Email Provider: AWeber (for newsletters and marketing emails, only if you subscribe).
  • Shipping Providers: USPS and UPS (for physical product delivery).
  • Analytics Tools: Google Analytics (to help us understand visitor behavior).

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites linked from our Site.

4. Cookies & Tracking

Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience, keep items in your cart, and analyze site usage. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some site functions may not work properly.

5. Data Retention

We retain your order information for our records unless and until you ask us to delete it. Certain information may be retained as required by law (e.g., tax reporting).

6. Minors

Our Site is not directed toward individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that a child under 18 has provided personal data, we will delete it.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

  • Access, update, or correct your personal information.
  • Request deletion of your data.
  • Opt out of marketing emails (unsubscribe links are included in each email).

To exercise these rights, contact us at richard@rsdickson.net.

8. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information, but no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. Payment data is handled directly by our third-party processors using industry-standard encryption.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.

10. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or our practices, contact:

Dickson’s Emporium
Email: richard@rsdickson.net
Website: emporium.rsdickson.net