Privacy
Policy
What we collect. How we use it. What you can do about it.
Your privacy matters to us. This policy explains what information we collect when you shop with Curious Taxidermy, how we use it, and the choices available to you regarding your personal data.
We collect only what we need. We keep it secure. We never sell it.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
- Contact information — your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you place an order or contact us.
- Billing and payment information — credit or debit card details and billing address. We do not store full card numbers; payments are processed by secure third-party providers.
- Account information — username and password if you create an account.
- Communications — any messages or inquiries you send us.
- Order history — details of products you have purchased, returned, or enquired about.
Information Collected Automatically
- Device and browser data — IP address, browser type, operating system.
- Usage data — pages visited, time spent on the site, referring URLs.
- Cookies and similar technologies — see Section IV for full details.
- Location data — general geographic location from your IP address. Not precise GPS.
We never collect sensitive personal data such as government-issued ID numbers or health information. We collect only what is necessary to operate our shop and serve you well.
How We Use Your Information
- Order fulfilment — processing your purchase, arranging shipment, and sending order confirmations and tracking.
- Customer support — responding to your questions, complaints, or requests for assistance.
- Account management — creating and maintaining your customer account if you choose to have one.
- Marketing communications — sending promotional emails only if you have opted in. You may unsubscribe at any time.
- Website improvement — analysing how visitors use our site to improve navigation and functionality.
- Legal compliance — meeting our obligations under applicable law.
- Fraud prevention — detecting and protecting against fraudulent transactions.
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes. Ever.
Service Providers
We work with trusted third-party vendors including payment processors, shipping carriers, email service providers, and website hosting services. These partners are contractually bound to handle your data securely.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government authority, or to protect our rights or investigate fraud.
Business Transfers
In the event of a merger or acquisition, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you prominently if such a change occurs.
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyse site traffic, and understand how our site is used.
- Essential cookies — required for the website to function, including maintaining your shopping cart.
- Analytical cookies — help us understand how visitors interact with our site. Data is aggregated and anonymised.
- Functional cookies — remember your preferences.
- Marketing cookies — only placed with your consent.
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
Data Security
- SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmitted between your browser and our website.
- PCI-DSS-compliant payment processing — we never store your full credit card number.
- Restricted internal access to personal data on a need-to-know basis.
- Regular security reviews of our systems and software.
While we take every precaution, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. In the unlikely event of a data breach, we will notify you in accordance with applicable law.
Your Rights & Choices
- Access — request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction — request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion — request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
- Opt-out of marketing — unsubscribe from our marketing emails at any time.
- Data portability — request your data in a portable format where technically feasible.
- Objection — object to our processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us. We will respond within 30 days.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy applies only to our website and does not govern the privacy practices of any linked third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any website you visit through a link on our site.
Children's Privacy
Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, please contact us immediately and we will take prompt steps to delete that information.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you by email.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please reach out. We are committed to addressing your concerns promptly and transparently.
Contact us via the contact page or directly at info@curioustaxidermy.com. Based in the USA — shipping worldwide.
We're an Open Book
Privacy should never be something you have to dig for. If anything here is unclear, or if you'd like to exercise any of your rights, our messages are always open.