bearnotchstudios

BEAR NOTCH STUDIOS
Etsy Shop Privacy Policy
Effective Date: March 25, 2026

Bear Notch Studios (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates a shop on Etsy at bearnotchstudios.etsy.com. We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information is collected when you visit or make a purchase from our shop, how it is used, and your rights regarding that information.
By purchasing from or interacting with our Etsy shop, you acknowledge that your information will be handled as described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

When you make a purchase or contact us through Etsy, we may receive the following information:
Your name
Your email address (provided by Etsy for order communication)
Billing and shipping address (for physical goods, if applicable)
Payment information (processed securely by Etsy — we never see your full card details)
Any messages you send us through Etsy's messaging system
Information you voluntarily provide when requesting a custom order
Note: Etsy also collects information about your browsing and purchasing behavior on their platform. For details on how Etsy uses your data, please review Etsy's Privacy Policy at etsy.com/legal/privacy.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we receive solely to:
Fulfill your order and deliver your digital or physical products
Communicate with you about your purchase, including order confirmations and delivery
Respond to questions, requests, or concerns you send us
Resolve disputes or troubleshoot problems with your order
Comply with legal obligations
We do not use your information for marketing purposes without your explicit consent, and we never sell your personal data to third parties.
3. Digital Downloads

The majority of our products are digital downloads (PDF files). Once payment is confirmed, your files are delivered automatically through Etsy's platform. Because digital products are delivered instantly and cannot be "returned," all sales of digital downloads are final.
Your downloaded files are for your personal, non-commercial use only. They may not be redistributed, resold, or shared without our written permission.

4. Information Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share limited information only in the following circumstances:

With Etsy, as necessary to operate our shop on their platform
With production partners (such as Printful for physical goods), only the information needed to fulfill your order. With legal authorities, if required by law or to protect our rights.

5. Data Retention
We retain your order information for as long as necessary to fulfill our legal, accounting, and business obligations — typically for a period of up to seven years. If you would like us to delete your personal data sooner, please contact us directly and we will honor that request to the extent permitted by law.

6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
Access the personal information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your personal data
Object to or restrict our processing of your data
Data portability (receiving your data in a structured format)
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through Etsy's messaging system or at bearnotchstudios.com.

7. Cookies and Tracking
Our Etsy shop itself does not use cookies or tracking technologies independently. However, Etsy uses cookies and similar technologies as described in their own Privacy Policy. If you visit our website at bearnotchstudios.com, that site may use standard analytics tools. Please refer to that site's privacy notice for details.

8. Children's Privacy
Our shop and products are not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take steps to delete it.

9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. When we do, we will update the effective date at the top of this document. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please reach out to us:
Bear Notch Studios
Bluffton, South Carolina
Website: bearnotchstudios.com
Etsy Shop: bearnotchstudios.etsy.com
Etsy Messages: Use the "Contact" button on our shop page
Bear Notch Studios — Bluffton, South Carolina — bearnotchstudios.com