Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for SharedThreads.org

Effective Date: October 26, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to SharedThreads.org (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your information when you visit our website, make a purchase, or interact with us in any other way.

SharedThreads.org operates as a sole proprietorship based in Arizona, USA, and donates money and supporting resources for homelessness relief.

By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

a. Information You Provide

• Name
• Email address
• Shipping and billing addresses
• Payment details (processed through a third-party gateway)
• Any messages or inquiries you send to us

b. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our site, we may automatically collect:

• IP address and browser type
• Device information
• Pages viewed and time spent on our site
• Cookies and tracking data (see Section 7 below)
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3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Process and fulfill orders
• Communicate with you about your purchase or inquiries
• Improve our website and user experience
• Comply with legal obligations
• Maintain records for accounting and donation transparency

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

4. Payment Processing

All payments made on SharedThreads.org are processed through trusted third-party payment gateways.

We do not store or have access to your full credit card details.

Please review the privacy policy of the payment provider you choose to understand how they handle your information.

5. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with:

• Service providers who help us operate our website, ship orders, or handle marketing (only as needed to perform their services)
• Legal authorities if required by law or to protect our rights

We do not share your personal data for advertising or unrelated business purposes.

6. Donations and Transparency

As part of our mission, funds are donated to homelessness relief efforts from your purchase. While donation amounts are publicly disclosed for transparency, individual customer data will never be shared publicly or with partner organizations unless required by law or with your explicit consent.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and cart items
• Analyze website traffic and performance

You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect site functionality.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

• Fulfill your orders
• Maintain business and donation records
• Comply with legal requirements

Afterward, information is securely deleted or anonymized.

9. Your Rights

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

• Access, correct, or delete your personal data
• Withdraw consent to marketing communications
• Request a copy of the data we hold about you

To exercise these rights, contact us at: 300@sharedthreads.org

10. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access or misuse. However, no online system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for individuals under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Effective Date” at the top will indicate the latest revision. Continued use of our site after changes means you accept the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

SharedThreads.org

Email: 300@sharedthreads.org

Location: 3838 N Central #900, Phoenix, Arizona, 85012, USA