Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Fill out contact forms
• Send us emails
• Participate in surveys or promotions

This information may include:

• Name
• Email address
• Message content
• Any other information you choose to provide

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit gorhinostore.com, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website
• Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
• Approximate geographic location based on IP address

1.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from third parties, including:

• Amazon and other affiliate partners regarding purchases made through our affiliate links
• Analytics providers (such as Google Analytics)
• Advertising networks

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Website Operation: To operate, maintain, and improve our website
• Communication: To respond to your inquiries and send you newsletters (if you’ve subscribed)
• Personalization: To personalize your experience on our website
• Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website and to improve our content
• Marketing: To send you information about Go Rhino products and promotions (with your consent)
• Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms and policies
• Affiliate Tracking: To track affiliate commissions from product purchases

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and track information about your use of our website.

3.1 Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly.

Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website (e.g., Google Analytics).

Advertising/Affiliate Cookies: Used to track affiliate referrals and conversions when you click on Amazon links.

3.2 Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

Most browsers allow you to:

• View what cookies are stored on your device
• Delete cookies individually or all at once
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Block all cookies from being set

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We may share information with third-party service providers who help us operate our website and business, including:

• Email service providers (for newsletter distribution)
• Analytics providers (such as Google Analytics)
• Web hosting providers
• Security and fraud prevention services

4.2 Affiliate Partners

When you click on affiliate links (such as Amazon links) and make purchases, we share limited information necessary for affiliate tracking and commission purposes.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders, subpoenas, or government regulations).

4.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Secure server hosting
• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Regular security assessments
• Limited access to personal information

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. Your Privacy Rights

6.1 General Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-Out: Opt out of marketing communications
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format

6.2 GDPR Rights (European Union Users)

If you are located in the European Union, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent
• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

6.3 CCPA/CPRA Rights (California Users)

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including:

• Right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale or sharing of personal information
• Right to correct inaccurate personal information
• Right to limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

Note: We do not sell personal information as defined by the CCPA/CPRA.

6.4 Other State Privacy Laws

If you reside in Virginia (VCDPA), Colorado (CPA), Connecticut (CTDPA), Utah (UCPA), or other states with comprehensive privacy laws, you may have similar rights to those described above, including rights to access, correct, delete, and opt-out of certain data processing activities.

6.5 Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of your privacy rights, please contact us at support@gorhinostore.com. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law (typically 30-45 days).

We may require verification of your identity before fulfilling your request.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 in compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

If we discover that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete such information immediately.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at support@gorhinostore.com.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to third-party websites, including Amazon.com. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws than your country.

If you are located in the European Union, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers in accordance with GDPR requirements.

10. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

Specific retention periods:

• Newsletter subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe
• Contact form inquiries: Up to 2 years
• Analytics data: Up to 26 months (Google Analytics default)
• Cookies: As specified in cookie settings

11. Email Communications

11.1 Newsletter

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we will send you periodic emails about Go Rhino products, promotions, and website updates.

11.2 Unsubscribe

You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by:

• Clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any newsletter email
• Contacting us at support@gorhinostore.com

Please note that even if you unsubscribe from marketing emails, we may still send you non-promotional emails related to your inquiries or our services.

12. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activities tracked.

Currently, there is no uniform standard for recognizing and implementing DNT signals. As such, we do not currently respond to DNT browser signals.

13. California “Shine the Light” Law

California Civil Code Section 1798.83 permits California residents to request information about our disclosure of personal information to third parties for direct marketing purposes.

To make such a request, please contact us at support@gorhinostore.com.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on this page
• Updating the “Last Updated” date
• Sending an email notification (for significant changes)

Your continued use of our website after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Website: gorhinostore.com
Email: support@gorhinostore.com
Response Time: We aim to respond to all privacy inquiries within 30 days

Privacy Request Instructions

When submitting a privacy request (access, deletion, correction, etc.), please include:

• Your full name
• Email address associated with your request
• Specific nature of your request
• Any relevant account or subscription information

We may require additional information to verify your identity before processing your request.

16. Consent

By using gorhinostore.com, you consent to our collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.

For certain activities (such as newsletter subscriptions), we will obtain your explicit consent before collecting or using your information.