Effective Date: January 2021
Last Updated: March 28th 2025

This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) explains how Batteries and Ink (“Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your personal information when you visit our website https://batteriesandink.com, including any related services (collectively, the “Website” or “Services”).

By accessing or using our Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Policy. If you do not agree with the terms, please discontinue use of our Website and Services.

📥 Information We Collect

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Website, our servers automatically log data sent by your browser, which may include:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Language preferences
  • Referring website
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Search terms
  • Date and time of access

This data is used for website analytics and security purposes and is not aggregated in a way that identifies individual users.

Voluntarily Provided Information

You may choose to provide us with personally identifiable information (“Personal Information”) when you:

  • Create an account
  • Make a purchase
  • Submit forms
  • Contact customer service
  • Sign up for emails or promotions

This may include:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Shipping and billing address
  • Username and password
  • Phone number
  • Geolocation data
  • Account preferences

🎯 How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and maintain the Website and Services
  • Create and manage your account
  • Process and fulfill orders
  • Communicate with you regarding purchases, support requests, or promotional offers
  • Respond to inquiries and collect feedback
  • Improve site functionality and user experience
  • Protect against fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access
  • Comply with legal obligations

We process your Personal Information based on your consent, to fulfill a contract with you, comply with legal obligations, or pursue our legitimate business interests.

🔐 Managing & Updating Your Information

You may update or delete your Personal Information by logging into your account or contacting us directly. Please note that:

  • Some data may be retained for legal, regulatory, or security reasons.
  • Deleting your information may affect your ability to use certain features or services.

🤝 Disclosure of Information

We may share your information with:

  • Trusted service providers who assist with our operations (e.g., payment processors, shipping providers)
  • Affiliated partners or subsidiaries as part of our business operations
  • Legal authorities, if required by law or in response to valid legal processes
  • Analytics and marketing tools, strictly under our data protection controls

We do not sell or rent your Personal Information to unaffiliated third parties for marketing purposes.

🌍 International Data Transfers

If you access the Website outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. or other jurisdictions. We take appropriate safeguards to protect your data in accordance with applicable laws such as the GDPR.

👥 User Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access the information we hold about you
  • Request correction or deletion
  • Restrict or object to data processing
  • Withdraw previously given consent
  • Request a copy of your data in machine-readable format
  • Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

To exercise your rights, contact us via our contact form. We may require identity verification to process your request.

🇪🇺 GDPR Notice for EEA Residents

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), your data protection rights are governed by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). You are entitled to:

  • Data access and portability
  • Data rectification
  • Right to be forgotten (erasure)
  • Restriction of processing
  • Objection to processing
  • Filing complaints with your national data protection authority

🇺🇸 California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents may request:

  • A list of the categories of Personal Information disclosed for marketing
  • The names and addresses of any third parties who received such information
  • Deletion or restriction of your Personal Information

Requests may be made once per calendar year via our contact page.

👶 Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect or solicit Personal Information from individuals under the age of 18. If we become aware that a child under 18 has provided us with Personal Information, we will take steps to delete it promptly. Parents or guardians who believe their child has submitted information should contact us immediately.

🍪 Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve site functionality and analyze usage patterns. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more information, see our Cookie Policy.

🚫 Do Not Track Signals

Our Website does not respond to Do Not Track (DNT) signals. However, third-party services used on our site may honor such signals based on their own privacy practices.

🔗 External Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage users to review third-party privacy policies before sharing any Personal Information.

🔒 Security Measures

We use commercially reasonable security measures to protect your information, including:

  • SSL encryption
  • Secure server hosting
  • Access restrictions

However, no system can guarantee 100% security. You acknowledge the inherent risks of transmitting data over the internet.

🛑 Data Breach Response

In the event of a data breach, we will:

  • Investigate and take necessary corrective actions
  • Notify affected users when required by law
  • Cooperate with authorities and provide updates through our Website or by email

🔁 Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of the page and notify you of any material changes by email or website notice. Continued use of the Website after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Policy.

📬 Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at cs@batteriesandink.com