PRIVACY POLICY

Privacy Policy

At Grease Nipple Co., your privacy matters. We treat personal information the same way we treat good equipment — with care, purpose, and respect. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website or make a purchase from our store.

1. Information We Collect

When you interact with our website, we may collect the following information:

Personal Information:
- Name
- Email address
- Shipping address
- Billing address
- Phone number

Payment Information:
Payments are processed securely through Shopify Payments, PayPal, or your selected payment provider. We do not store or have access to full credit card numbers.

Device and Usage Information:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Time zone
- Cookies and similar technologies used to support site functionality and performance

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:
- Process and ship orders
- Communicate with you regarding orders, support, or account-related matters
- Improve website functionality and user experience
- Detect fraud and maintain security
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

We only collect information that is necessary to operate our business properly.

3. Currency Conversion and Location Data (GDPR Notice)

By using our website, you (the visitor) agree to allow trusted third parties to process your IP address in order to determine your general location for the purpose of currency conversion.

Your selected currency may be stored temporarily in a session cookie within your browser. This cookie:
- Is used solely to display prices in your local currency
- Is automatically removed when you close your browser
- Is not used for marketing or tracking purposes

This allows prices to remain consistent and accurate while browsing our website.

4. Sharing Your Information

We only share personal information with trusted third-party services that help us operate our store, such as:
- Shopify (website hosting and checkout)
- Payment processors
- Shipping and fulfillment partners

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

5. Cookies

We use cookies to:
- Keep your shopping cart active
- Remember preferences such as currency selection
- Improve website performance and usability

You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but doing so may limit certain features of the site.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, including Canada and the European Union, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request corrections to inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal data

To make a request, contact us at info@greasenippleco.com.

7. Data Security

We follow industry-standard practices to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page.