Effective date: January 01, 2020
Company: The Computer Attic (“we,” “us,” “our”)
Based in: St. Clair Shores, Michigan, USA
Applies to: Our website and online store (a WordPress / WooCommerce site), and related services (the “Services”)
This Privacy Policy explains how The Computer Attic collects, uses, shares, and protects personal information when you visit our site, place an order, create an account, or contact us.
1) Information We Collect
A. Information you provide
When you use our Services, you may provide:
- Contact details: name, email address, phone number
- Shipping & billing details: shipping address, billing address
- Order details: items purchased, order history, returns/exchanges
- Account details (if you create an account): username and related account information
- Messages: information you send via contact forms, email, or support requests
B. Information collected automatically
We may automatically collect:
- Device and usage data: IP address, browser type, pages viewed, referring pages, approximate location (derived from IP), and interactions with the site
- Cookies and similar technologies: used for site functionality, preferences, analytics, and fraud/security controls
2) Ecommerce Platform (WordPress / WooCommerce)
Our store runs on WordPress with WooCommerce, which may collect or store information necessary to:
- Maintain your cart and checkout session
- Support account login (if enabled)
- Remember preferences (such as region or other settings, if used)
WooCommerce (and related plugins) may set cookies to enable these features. If you disable cookies, parts of the site (including checkout) may not function properly.
3) Payments (Square)
We use Square to process payments. When you check out:
- Your payment information (such as card details) is collected and processed by Square, and is not stored by us as full card numbers.
- We may receive limited information needed to manage your order, such as payment confirmation, payment method type, billing name, and fraud/security signals.
Square processes personal information according to its own policies and may use cookies or similar technologies to help provide payment services and prevent fraud.
4) Analytics (Google Analytics)
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site and to improve performance and customer experience. Google Analytics may collect information such as:
- Pages viewed and time spent on pages
- Device/browser information
- Referrer information
- Approximate location (derived from IP)
- Interaction events (depending on configuration)
Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies. You can limit analytics collection by adjusting cookie settings in your browser and/or using any cookie preference tools we may provide (if enabled).
5) How We Use Personal Information
We use personal information to:
- Process and fulfill orders (including shipping, returns, and customer service)
- Communicate with you about purchases and support requests
- Operate and improve the website (performance, usability, troubleshooting)
- Prevent fraud and secure our Services
- Comply with legal obligations (tax, accounting, recordkeeping)
Marketing: If we send promotional emails, you can opt out at any time using the unsubscribe option in those messages.
6) How We Share Personal Information
We share personal information only as needed to run our Services, including with:
- Square (payment processing)
- Shipping carriers (delivery and tracking)
- Service providers supporting site operation (hosting, ecommerce tooling, analytics, email delivery, customer support tools)
- Professional advisors (legal/accounting) as needed
- Authorities when required by law or to protect rights, safety, and security
- Business transfers (if we undergo a merger, acquisition, or asset sale)
We do not sell your personal information
We do not sell personal information in the ordinary sense. We limit sharing to what’s necessary to provide and secure the Services.
7) Cookies & Your Choices
You can control cookies through your browser settings. If you block certain cookies:
- Cart and checkout features may not function properly
- Analytics measurement may be limited
Some browsers offer “Do Not Track” signals; because there is no consistent standard, our Services may not respond to them.
8) Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for:
- Order fulfillment and customer support
- Business records (tax/accounting)
- Security and fraud prevention
- Legal compliance and dispute resolution
Retention periods vary by data type and purpose.
9) Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information. No system is perfectly secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10) Children’s Privacy
Our Services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
11) Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold
- Request corrections
- Request deletion (subject to legal exceptions)
- Object to or limit certain processing in some circumstances
To make a request, contact us using the information below. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling certain requests.
12) Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
13) Contact Us
The Computer Attic
St. Clair Shores, Michigan, USA
Email: thecomputerattic@gmail.com