Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 15, 2024

Attribute	Detail
Store Name	Hazstores
Legal Entity	Daniel Scott Perez, Sole Proprietor
Business Address	10161 BOLSA AVENUE, SUITE 109B, WESTMINSTER, CA 92683-6770, UNITED STATES
Support Email	support@hazstores.com
Website	hazstores.com
Payment Methods Used	PayPal
App Integrations	Google Analytics 4 (GA4), Meta Pixel, Klaviyo
Working Hours	Monday – Saturday, 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM (EST)

Introduction & Scope

This Privacy Policy explains how Hazstores (“we,” “our,” or “us”), operating as a sole proprietorship under Daniel Scott Perez, collects, uses, discloses, and protects the personal information of customers, website visitors, and users of our website (the “Site”), which is built on the WordPress platform.

This policy covers all interactions with our Site, including browsing, account creation, placing orders, subscribing to newsletters, contacting support, and interacting with our analytics or marketing tools.

This Privacy Policy is designed to meet the requirements of:

• GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation — EU/EEA)
• CCPA/CPRA (California Consumer Privacy Act / California Privacy Rights Act)
• Global consumer protection and data transparency regulations

By using our website, you acknowledge and agree to the practices outlined in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We collect several categories of information to operate our store, fulfill your orders, improve our services, and maintain compliance with applicable laws.

1. Account and User Information

If you create an account or leave comments on the Site, we may collect:

• Name
• Email address
• Login credentials (encrypted)
• Order history
• Saved addresses
• Preferences or saved cart information

2. Order Information

When you place an order, we collect the information necessary to fulfill, verify, and deliver your purchase, including:

• Full name
• Billing address
• Shipping address
• Email address
• Phone number
• Products purchased
• Order notes
• Purchase date and order ID

This information is required to process your purchase, enable shipping, handle returns, provide customer service, and comply with tax obligations.

3. Payment Information

Since payment is processed through PayPal, we do not receive your full payment card details. PayPal provides us only with limited information such as:

• Payment confirmation
• Transaction ID
• Payment status

We do not access your unencrypted financial information.

4. Automatically Collected Data

When you visit or browse the Site, the WordPress platform and integrated tools automatically collect device and session information. This includes:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Time zone
• Device identifiers
• Cookies
• Referrer URLs
• Pages viewed
• Length of session
• Interaction and click behavior
• Log files (browser events, crash data, troubleshooting data)

This data is collected for platform security, website optimization, and fraud prevention.

5. Third-Party App Data

We use third-party app integrations that may collect additional information:

• Google Analytics 4 (GA4): user behavior, device data, geographic region, engagement metrics
• Meta Pixel: ad conversions, browsing behavior, retargeting signals
• Klaviyo: email subscription state, email engagement data, marketing preferences, IP-based location data

These partners collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies and applicable laws.

6. User-Generated Content

Any information voluntarily submitted by you, such as: Product reviews, Comments, Survey responses, Emails or messages to customer service, will be stored and used for customer support, fraud prevention, and improving our services.

How We Use Your Personal Information

We use personal information for the following purposes:

• Process and fulfill orders
• Provide shipping and tracking updates
• Respond to customer inquiries and support requests
• Send notifications and transactional emails
• Manage returns and refunds
• Improve website performance and user experience
• Deliver personalized advertising (based on your consent)
• Detect and prevent fraudulent transactions
• Comply with tax, legal, and regulatory obligations
• Maintain business operations and analytics

We do not sell personal information.

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For customers residing in the EU/EEA, we rely on the following legal bases:

• Contract Performance: Processing necessary to fulfill your purchase or provide requested services.
• Legitimate Interests: Fraud prevention, website optimization, analytics, and security.
• Consent: Marketing emails, cookies requiring consent, and targeted advertising.
• Legal Obligation: Tax reporting, recordkeeping, regulatory compliance.

Sharing Your Information

We share your information only with trusted service providers who enable the functioning of our ecommerce operations.

1. Payment Gateway

Since we use PayPal: PayPal processes your payment information directly, We receive only non-sensitive transaction details. For more information: https://www.paypal.com/us/legalhub/privacy-full

2. Fulfillment Providers

We may share your shipping details with:

• Third-party warehouses
• Shipping carriers (e.g., USPS, UPS, FedEx)
• Logistics partners

3. Third-Party Apps

We share limited data with:

• Google Analytics 4 (traffic behavior, device data)
• Meta Pixel (ad conversion and retargeting tracking)
• Klaviyo (email marketing and automation)

These providers act as processors or independent controllers depending on their use of data.

Behavioral Advertising & Analytics

We use analytics and advertising tools to understand customer behavior and improve marketing effectiveness.

Google Analytics 4 (GA4)

GA4 collects: Device information, Geographic region, Session behavior, Events and interactions. Data may be transferred to the United States.

Meta Pixel

Used for: Conversion tracking, Retargeting ads, Custom audience creation. Meta may combine this data with your Facebook activity.

Opt-out mechanisms are listed later in this policy.

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our Site (on the WordPress platform) uses cookies essential for core functionality and optional analytics/marketing cookies.

WordPress Standard Cookies

Examples include session cookies to maintain login, comment cookies, and cookies to track shopping cart status (if using WooCommerce or similar plugins).

Your Choices

You may:

• Disable cookies in your browser
• Opt out of marketing cookies through consent banners (if applicable)
• Use ad-blocking tools

Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy.

• Order records: At least 7 years (required for tax/law)
• Marketing data: Until you unsubscribe
• Account data: Until your account is deleted
• Analytics data: Varies by service (Google Analytics retention settings)

When data is no longer required, it will be deleted or anonymized.

Data Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical, physical, and administrative safeguards to protect your personal data, including: Secure website hosting, Secure HTTPS SSL certificates, Encrypted payment processing, Access controls for staff, Fraud prevention systems, Regular platform security updates.

While no online system is 100% secure, we make every reasonable effort to safeguard your information.

International Data Transfers

Your data may be stored and processed in the United States and other jurisdictions.

• Our hosting platform (WordPress) and third-party apps may store data internationally.
• Third-party apps (GA4, Meta) may transfer data internationally.

By using our Site, you consent to these cross-border transfers.

Your Rights

GDPR Rights (EU/EEA Residents)

You may request: Access to your information, Correction of inaccuracies, Deletion of your data, Restriction of processing, Object to processing (including marketing), Data portability, Withdrawal of consent. To exercise your rights, contact us at support@hazstores.com.

CCPA/CPRA Rights (California Residents)

You have the right to: Request access to your personal information, Request deletion of your personal information, Opt out of “sale” or “sharing” of personal data, Request information about data disclosed to third parties, Be free from discrimination for exercising your rights. We do not sell personal information. Requests may be submitted to: support@hazstores.com.

Opt-Out Mechanisms

You may opt out of:

• Marketing Emails: Using the unsubscribe link in any email from us.
• Targeted Advertising: Google: https://www.google.com/settings/ads, Facebook/Meta: https://www.facebook.com/settings/?tab=ads, General ad opt-out: https://optout.aboutads.info
• Analytics Tracking: Browser-level blocking, Cookie preferences tools, GA opt-out browser add-ons.

Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we learn that data was collected from a child, it will be deleted.

Links to Third-Party Websites

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage reviewing their privacy policies before interacting with them.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in: WordPress platform or plugin functionality, Legal or regulatory requirements, Our business operations, Third-party services. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, you may contact us at:

Contact Detail	Information
Company	Hazstores
Owner	Daniel Scott Perez
Address	10161 BOLSA AVENUE, SUITE 109B, WESTMINSTER, CA 92683-6770, UNITED STATES
Email	support@hazstores.com
Phone	+1 3042811591
Working Hours	Monday – Saturday, 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM (EST)