Privacy Policy

Pittsburgh Stones (“we”, “our”, or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy outlines how your information is collected, used, and shared when you visit or make a purchase from our website.

SECTION 1 – INFORMATION WE COLLECT

When you interact with our site, we collect personal information to provide and improve our services, including:

  • Personal identifiers: name, email address, phone number, mailing address.

  • Order and payment data: billing information, order history, shipping address.

  • Technical data: IP address, browser type, time zone, device information.

  • Event data: user-provided info when registering for leagues, tournaments, or events.

  • Marketing data: if you opt in, we collect preferences and communication choices.

We also use cookies and analytics tools like Google Analytics and Meta Pixel to help us understand site usage and optimize user experience.

SECTION 2 – HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We may use your personal information to:

  • Fulfill and manage orders

  • Communicate about your order, account, or events

  • Provide support and respond to inquiries

  • Send marketing emails or SMS (with your explicit consent)

  • Improve website functionality and user experience

  • Analyze trends through aggregated user data

SECTION 3 – CONSENT

How do you get my consent?

When you provide personal information to complete a purchase, register for an event, or create an account, we imply your consent to use it for that specific purpose.
For marketing purposes, you must manually opt in (e.g., checkbox or form field).

How do I withdraw consent?

You may unsubscribe from email or SMS lists using the link in our messages.

SECTION 4 – DISCLOSURE

We may disclose your personal information if required by law or if you violate our Terms of Service.

SECTION 5 – THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

We share necessary data with trusted third parties to fulfill orders, process payments, and deliver marketing. These include:

  • Printful (order fulfillment)

  • Squarespace (site hosting, checkout)

  • Third-party processors (e.g., Stripe, Apple Pay, PayPal)

  • Analytics and marketing platforms: Google Analytics, Meta (Facebook/Instagram)

Each third-party provider has its own privacy policy. We recommend you review their policies to understand how they handle your information.

When you leave our site or are redirected to a third-party service, you are no longer governed by this Privacy Policy.

SECTION 6 – INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

If you are located outside the U.S., please note that your information will be processed in the United States. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your data to the U.S., which may have different privacy laws than your country.

SECTION 7 – SECURITY

We implement industry-standard measures to protect your data, including:

  • SSL encryption

  • Secure payment processors

  • Access control

  • PCI-DSS compliance (via Squarespace and its payment partners)

However, no system is 100% secure. Use the site at your own risk.

SECTION 8 – COOKIES

We use cookies and tracking pixels to:

  • Remember preferences

  • Analyze traffic and usage patterns

  • Enhance site performance

You may disable cookies through your browser, though it may affect functionality.

SECTION 9 – AGE OF CONSENT

By using this site, you confirm that you are the age of majority in your state or province of residence, or that you have given consent for any minor dependents to use the site under your supervision.

SECTION 10 – CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page, and material changes may be communicated via email or on-site notices.

SECTION 11 – CONTACT INFORMATION

To access, correct, or delete your personal data, or for any privacy-related questions or concerns, contact us at:

📧 info@pittsburghstones.com