Privacy policy
This Privacy Policy explains how A Prairie Dawn — operating at aprairiedawn.com — gathers, handles, and protects your personal information when you browse or shop with us. We take your privacy seriously and are committed to being transparent about our practices.
Information we collect
We gather two categories of information depending on how you interact with our site. Collecting your personal information is not our primary objective — we only gather what is genuinely needed to serve you well and process your orders securely.
Device & browsing information
When you visit our site, certain technical data is collected automatically, including your IP address, browser type, time zone, referring website or search terms, and the pages you view. We refer to this as "Device Information" and collect it through:
- Cookies — small files placed on your device that may contain an anonymous identifier. Visit allaboutcookies.org to learn more or opt out.
- Log files — server-side records of activity including browser type, internet service provider, and date/time stamps.
- Web beacons, tags, and pixels — lightweight electronic files that track how you navigate our site.
Order & account information
When you place or attempt to place an order, we collect your name, billing and shipping address, email address, phone number, and payment details (including credit card numbers, transmitted securely via SSL encryption). For business orders, this may also include a company name, VAT number, and password. We refer to this as "Order Information".
Data you submit through email, contact forms, social media, live chat, reviews, or promotional competitions is also processed as part of your personal information.
How we use your information
Order information is used to:
- Process and fulfill your purchase, including payment handling and shipping coordination
- Send you order confirmations, invoices, and relevant communications
- Screen transactions for signs of fraud or risk
- Share relevant product or service information where you have indicated a preference for this
Device information is used to:
- Detect and prevent potential fraud, particularly through IP address monitoring
- Analyze site traffic and browsing patterns to improve the overall experience
- Measure the effectiveness of our marketing and promotional campaigns
Sharing your information with third parties
Your personal data is never sold. It is only disclosed to third parties in the following limited circumstances, and only where your prior consent has been obtained — unless we are legally required to do so:
- Delivery and logistics services required to fulfill your order
- Payment processors and financial service providers
- Review platforms, hosting providers, and website developers supporting our operations
- Accounting offices — our sales records, which include personal data, are legally required to be retained for 7 years
We enter into data processing agreements with all third-party partners that prohibit them from using your information for their own purposes. While we take care in choosing our partners, we cannot guarantee how third parties handle data on their own platforms — we encourage you to review their individual privacy statements.
Your rights
Depending on where you live, you may have specific legal rights regarding your personal data. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@aprairiedawn.com.
EEA & United Kingdom (GDPR)
If you reside in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, you have the right to access, correct, update, delete, or transfer your personal data to another service provider at any time.
info@aprairiedawn.comCalifornia residents (CCPA)
California residents have the Right to Know what personal information we hold, the right to request its transfer, correction, or deletion. You may also designate an authorized agent to act on your behalf.
info@aprairiedawn.comCookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by our website. We use them to improve site functionality, remember your preferences, and provide a smoother experience on return visits. Below is a summary of the types we use:
Data retention
We retain your Order Information for as long as your account is active or as needed to complete the services you've requested. Sales records, including associated personal data, are kept for 7 years in accordance with legal accounting requirements. All other personal data is not stored beyond the period necessary for its original purpose. If you would like us to delete your information sooner, please reach out to us directly.
Do Not Track
Our site does not alter its data collection or usage practices in response to Do Not Track signals sent by your browser. We treat all visitors consistently regardless of this browser setting.
How we protect your data
All personal data handled by A Prairie Dawn is processed accurately and stored securely. Our website operates under an SSL certificate, providing a fully encrypted shopping environment. Our data handling practices comply with the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR / AVG) and applicable privacy law. Data collection is limited strictly to what is necessary to deliver the level of service you have requested or to execute a purchase agreement.
Changes to this policy
We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect updates in our practices, legal obligations, or operational changes. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy from time to time to stay informed.
Complaints
If you have a concern about how we handle your personal data, we'd like the opportunity to address it. Please contact our Data Protection Officer at info@aprairiedawn.com. If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to escalate your complaint to the relevant data protection authority in your jurisdiction.