This Privacy Policy explains how your personal information is collected, used, and shared when you visit or make a purchase from ScaleBarn.com (the “Site”).
Personal Information We Collect
When you visit the Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including your web browser, IP address, time zone, and some cookies installed on your device.
As you browse, we also collect information about the individual web pages or products you view, the websites or search terms that referred you to the Site, and how you interact with the Site. We refer to this automatically-collected information as “Device Information.”
We collect Device Information using the following technologies:
- Cookies – Data files placed on your device that often include a unique identifier. Learn more about cookies and how to disable them here: http://www.allaboutcookies.org.
- Log Files – Track actions on the Site, collecting data such as IP address, browser type, ISP, referring/exit pages, and timestamps.
- Web Beacons, Tags, and Pixels – Electronic files used to record browsing behavior on the Site.
When you make or attempt to make a purchase, we also collect certain Order Information, including your name, billing and shipping address, payment details (such as credit card numbers), email address, and phone number.
When we say “Personal Information” in this Privacy Policy, we mean both Device Information and Order Information.
How We Use Your Personal Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Fulfill any orders placed through the Site (including payment processing, shipping, invoices, and confirmations).
- Communicate with you.
- Screen orders for potential risk or fraud.
- Provide you with product or service updates, promotions, or advertising (based on your stated preferences).
Device Information also helps us improve and optimize our Site—for example, by analyzing how customers browse, evaluating marketing campaigns, and reducing fraud risks.
By providing your contact information, you may be added to our email lists. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of our emails.
As you browse this Site, advertising cookies may be placed on your computer so we can better understand your interests. With partners like Google and Facebook, we may use this data for retargeting ads on other sites. These technologies do not collect personal identifiers such as your name or phone number.
Sharing Your Personal Information
We share your Personal Information with trusted third parties to help us operate our store. For example:
- We use Shopify to power our store. Learn more here: https://www.shopify.com/legal/privacy.
- We use Google Analytics to understand customer behavior. Learn more here: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/ or opt out here: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
We may also share your Personal Information to comply with laws and regulations, respond to lawful requests (subpoenas, warrants), or protect our rights.
Behavioural Advertising
We use your Personal Information to provide targeted ads or marketing communications. To learn how targeted ads work, visit the NAI’s educational page: http://www.networkadvertising.org/understanding-online-advertising/how-does-it-work.
You can opt out of targeted advertising here:
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/settings/?tab=ads
- Google: https://www.google.com/settings/ads/anonymous
- Bing: https://advertise.bingads.microsoft.com/en-us/resources/policies/personalized-ads
You may also visit the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out portal: http://optout.aboutads.info/.
Do Not Track
We do not change our Site’s data collection or practices when a “Do Not Track” signal is received from your browser.
Your Rights
If you are a European resident, you have the right to access the personal information we hold, request corrections or deletions, and know how we use your data. To exercise these rights, please contact us.
Please note: your information may be transferred outside of Europe, including to Canada and the United States, for processing.
Data Retention
We keep your Order Information for our records unless and until you request deletion.
Changes
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, or for legal, regulatory, or operational reasons.
Minors
The Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 18.
Contact Us
For questions, more details about our privacy practices, or if you’d like to file a complaint, please contact us