
Privacy Policy for Bloop Bead Co.
Last Updated: September 8, 2025
Bloop Bead Co. we operate the website www.bloopbeadco.com. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Website or make a purchase. Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Website.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information that you provide to us directly and information collected automatically when you use our Website.
Information You Provide
We collect the following personal information when you interact with our Website:
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For Shipping: Name, billing address, shipping address, email address, and phone number to process and fulfill your orders.
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For Customer Rewards: Information such as purchase history, email address, and, if applicable, date of birth or loyalty program preferences to administer our rewards program.
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Contact Information: If you contact us directly (e.g., via email or customer support), we may collect your name, email address, and any other information you provide.
Information Collected Automatically
We may collect certain information automatically when you visit our Website, including:
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Browsing Information: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, and pages visited, collected via cookies or similar technologies (e.g., Google Analytics).
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Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our Website, such as click patterns and time spent on pages.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
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To process and fulfill your orders, including shipping fishing lures and apparel.
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To manage our customer rewards program, including tracking purchases and offering rewards or discounts.
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To communicate with you, including sending order confirmations, shipping updates, and, if you opt in, promotional emails or newsletters.
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To improve our Website, products, and services through analytics and user feedback.
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To comply with legal obligations, such as tax or consumer protection laws.
3. How We Share Your Information
We may share your information with third parties in the following circumstances:
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Service Providers: We work with third-party service providers to facilitate our operations, such as payment processors (e.g., PayPal, Stripe), shipping companies (e.g., USPS, FedEx), and email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp). These providers have access to your information only to perform their services and are obligated to protect your data.
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Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes (e.g., responding to a subpoena).
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Business Transfers: If Bloop Bead Co. is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and analyze usage. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. We use:
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Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Website to function, such as maintaining your shopping cart.
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Analytics Cookies: To understand how visitors interact with our Website (e.g., via Google Analytics). You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Website.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information, including:
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Using secure servers and encryption for payment processing.
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Implementing access controls to limit who can view your data. Despite these efforts, no online transmission or storage is 100% secure. If you suspect a data breach, please contact us immediately.
6. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
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Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
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Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information.
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Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations (e.g., retaining order records for tax purposes).
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Opt-Out: Opt out of marketing communications by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in emails or contacting us.
California Residents (CCPA): If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, including the right to know what personal information we collect, sell, or share and to opt out of any sale of your data. We do not sell your personal information.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at the details provided in Section 9.
7. Marketing Communications
If you opt in to receive marketing emails or newsletters, we may send you promotions about our fishing lures, apparel, or rewards program. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email or contacting us directly.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our Website is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
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Email: sales@bloopbeadco.com (assumed; please provide actual email if different)
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Mailing Address: Bloop Bead Co., [po box 5082 Muskegon ], Michigan, USA
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our Website with a revised "Last Updated" date.