1. Introduction
Historical Antiques & Collectibles, Inc. (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website historicalantiques.com, create an account, or make a purchase from us.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
- Account Information: Name, email address, password, phone number
- Billing Information: Credit card details (processed securely by Stripe), billing address
- Shipping Information: Delivery address, recipient name, special instructions
- Order History: Products purchased, transaction dates, order status
- Communications: Inquiries, reviews, wishlist items, newsletter preferences
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
- IP address and approximate location
- Browser type, device type, operating system
- Pages visited, time spent, referring URLs
- Shopping cart activity and browsing preferences
3. How We Use Your Information
- Process Orders: Fulfill purchases, process payments, arrange shipping
- Customer Service: Respond to inquiries, provide order updates, handle returns
- Personalization: Remember preferences, show relevant items, maintain wishlist
- Marketing: Send newsletters and promotions (only with your consent)
- Security: Detect fraud, protect against unauthorized transactions
- Legal Compliance: Meet regulatory requirements, respond to legal requests
- Improvement: Analyze website usage to enhance your shopping experience
4. Payment Security
We take payment security seriously. All payment transactions are:
- Encrypted using 256-bit SSL technology
- Processed by PCI-DSS compliant payment processors
- We do NOT store your full credit card number on our servers
- Monitored for suspicious activity to prevent fraud
5. Information Sharing
We do NOT sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share information only with:
- Payment Processors: To process your transactions securely
- Shipping Carriers: To deliver your orders (UPS, USPS, FedEx)
- Email Services: To send order confirmations and newsletters
- Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights
6. Cookies & Tracking
Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience:
- Essential Cookies: Required for shopping cart, login, and checkout
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may affect checkout functionality.
7. Your Privacy Rights
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Correct: Update inaccurate or incomplete information
- Delete: Request deletion of your account and data
- Unsubscribe: Opt out of marketing emails at any time
- Export: Receive your data in a portable format
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@historicalantiques.com
8. Data Retention
We retain your data as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. Order records are kept for 7 years to comply with tax and legal requirements. You may request account deletion at any time, and we will remove your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is legally required.
9. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, including the right to know what personal information we collect and how it’s used, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information. Note: We do not sell personal information.
10. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Significant changes will be communicated via email or a prominent notice on our website. The “Last updated” date at the top indicates the most recent revision.
For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights:
Historical Antiques & Collectibles, Inc.
Oldwick, New Jersey