We Keep Your Data Safer Than Your Secret Snack Stash

PRIVACY POLICY

Smell Your Own LLC (“Smell Your Own,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates smellyourown.com (“Website”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. This policy applies only to this Website.

By using the Website, you consent to this Privacy Policy.

INFORMATION WE COLLECT

Information You Provide

We may collect personal information you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Shipping address

  • Order details

  • Any information you submit through forms, comments, or newsletter sign‑ups

Information From Others

If you interact with third‑party tools (such as payment processors or fulfillment partners), they may send us information needed to complete your order.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Website, we automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Operating system

  • Referring website

  • Pages viewed

  • Date/time of visits

  • Clicks and on‑site actions

Cookies

We use cookies (session and persistent) to personalize your experience and understand how visitors use the Website. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not function properly.

Categories of Personal Information (for legal clarity)

Under modern U.S. privacy laws, the information we collect may fall into these categories:

  • Identifiers: name, email, IP address

  • Commercial Information: order history, products purchased

  • Internet Activity: browsing behavior, analytics data

  • Geolocation (approximate): derived from your IP address

  • Payment Information: processed securely by our payment providers (we never see or store your full credit card number)

How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

  • Process and fulfill orders

  • Send order confirmations, updates, and administrative messages

  • Respond to questions or customer service requests

  • Send newsletters or promotional emails (you can unsubscribe anytime)

  • Improve Website performance and user experience

  • Protect against fraud, unauthorized activity, or misuse

We do not sell or share your personal information for targeted advertising.

Third‑Party Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third‑party providers who help us operate the Website or fulfill orders. Their use of your information is governed by their own privacy policies.

Current providers include:

  • Google Analytics and Squarespace – tracks Website usage and visitor behavior

  • Payment processors (e.g., Shopify Payments, PayPal, Stripe) – securely process payments; we never receive or store your full credit card number

We may update this list as needed.

We may also disclose information if required by law or as part of a business transfer (merger, acquisition, asset sale, etc.).

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Cookies help us understand how you use the Website and improve your experience. Third‑party services may also use cookies.

You can delete or block cookies through your browser settings. If you disable cookies, some Website features may not work as intended.

Do Not Track

Browsers sometimes send “Do Not Track” signals. Because there is no consistent industry standard, we do not respond to these signals.

How Long We Keep Your Information

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill orders

  • Provide customer support

  • Meet legal, tax, or accounting obligations

  • Maintain Website functionality

When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we have about you

  • Correct inaccurate information

  • Delete your information (“right to be forgotten”)

  • Opt out of marketing emails

  • Request a copy of your data

We may need to retain certain information for legal or transactional purposes.

Submit all requests to info@smellyourown.com.

Sensitive Personal Information

Please do not submit sensitive information (e.g., social security numbers, health data, political opinions, religious beliefs). If you choose to submit such information, it will be handled according to this Privacy Policy.

Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you believe we have such information, contact us at info@smellyourown.com and we will remove it promptly.

Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, but we work to keep your data as safe as Chem’s favorite snack stash.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Continued use of the Website after changes are posted means you accept the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or need to reach us for any reason, you can contact us at:

Smell Your Own LLC
100 Tarentum Bridge Rd #1005
New Kensington, PA 15068
info@smellyourown.com