**Effective Date:** April 26, 2026 At **Turning Bytes** , I respect your privacy and am committed to protecting the personal information you share with me. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected and used when you visit my website, shop, or interact with my brand. * * * ### 1\. Information I Collect Depending on how you interact with Turning Bytes, I may collect the following information: * **Order Information:** When you make a purchase, I collect your name, shipping address, email address, and phone number to fulfill your order. * **Communications:** If you contact me via email or social media, I collect your contact details and the content of our messages. * **Website Analytics:** I use standard website tools (like Ghost and Big Cartel) that may collect basic anonymous data, such as your IP address and browser type, to help me understand how visitors use my site. ### 2\. How I Use Your Information I use your information solely to: * Process and ship your orders. * Communicate with you regarding your purchases. * Improve the overall experience of the Turning Bytes store and blog. * Comply with legal obligations (such as tax reporting for sales). ### 3\. Third-Party Service Providers I do not sell your personal data to third parties. However, I use trusted third-party platforms to run my business: * **Big Cartel:** Handles the storefront and order processing. * **Ghost:** Powers my blog and newsletter. * **Payment Processors:** (e.g., Stripe/PayPal) handle your payment information securely. I never see or store your full credit card details. * **Shipping Carriers:** Your address is shared with carriers (e.g., USPS, UPS) to deliver your items. ### 4\. Your Rights Depending on your location, you may have the right to: * Request a copy of the personal information I hold about you. * Request that I correct or delete your personal information. * Opt-out of any marketing communications. ### 5\. Contact Me If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact me at: **Kevin Tambascio** kevin [at] turningbytes [dot] com