Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2020

1. Introduction

GreenCoast Cedarworks (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you visit or make a purchase from our website, [www.gccedarworks.com] (“Site”), which is powered by Squarespace. It also explains how we use marketing and analytics tools such as Google and social media platforms.

By using our Site, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: Name, email address, billing and shipping address, phone number, and payment details when you place an order.

  • Order Information: Products purchased, gift notes, delivery preferences.

  • Automatically Collected Data: Your IP address, browser type, device identifiers, pages visited, and interactions via cookies and analytics tools.

  • Marketing Data: Information collected through marketing platforms such as Google Analytics, Google Ads, Meta (Facebook/Instagram), and other social media services, including ad interactions and behavior on our Site.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Process and ship your orders.

  • Provide customer support and respond to inquiries.

  • Send transactional and marketing communications.

  • Analyze and improve our website and offerings.

  • Run targeted advertising campaigns through platforms such as:

    • Google Ads & Analytics: To understand how users interact with our site and to deliver relevant ads.

    • Facebook/Instagram (Meta): Using the Meta Pixel to track conversions and show targeted ads.

  • Prevent fraud and comply with legal obligations.

4. Marketing and Advertising

We may use third-party marketing services that collect information through cookies and similar technologies:

  • Google Analytics & Google Ads: We use these tools to track website performance, understand customer behavior, and deliver personalized ads.

  • Meta Pixel: Helps us measure the effectiveness of our Facebook/Instagram advertising and reach users who have previously visited our site (retargeting).

  • Other Social Platforms: We may also run promotions or ads via TikTok, Pinterest, or others where similar data may be used for targeting and performance tracking.

You can control your ad preferences and opt out of personalized ads via:

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share it with:

  • Service Providers: Payment processors, shipping partners, marketing platforms, and analytics providers.

  • Technology Partners: Such as Google, Meta, and Squarespace who process data on our behalf.

  • Legal Requirements: If compelled by law, court order, or to protect our legal rights.

If you are a resident of California (CCPA):
You have the right to:

  • Know what personal information we collect and how we use it.

  • Request access to the specific pieces of data we hold about you.

  • Request deletion of your personal information.

  • Opt out of the “sale” of personal information (Note: We do not sell your personal information).

  • Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@gccedarworks.com with the subject line "Privacy Request."

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site uses cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance user experience and support our marketing efforts.

  • Cookies may be set by Squarespace or third parties like Google or Facebook.

  • You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

7. Your Rights

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

  • Request access to the personal information we hold about you.

  • Ask for corrections or deletions of your data.

  • Opt out of email marketing at any time via the “unsubscribe” link.

  • Limit or manage ad tracking through browser tools or industry opt-out pages.

8. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless otherwise required by law.

9. Security

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your information, but no online method is 100% secure.

10. Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, contact us to have it removed.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The revised version will be posted on our website with the updated effective date.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact us at:

GreenCoast Cedarworks
info@gccedarworks.com

1911 Iowa Drive
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 224-6872