Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 2025

At SkyEtched.com, your privacy matters. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website and services. By visiting or making a purchase on our site, you agree to the terms of this policy.

Who We Are

Our website address is: https://www.skyetched.com
We are a small, family-run business located in the Chicagoland area of Illinois, USA.
📧 Contact us: Team@SkyEtched.com

Information We Collect

Comments

When visitors leave comments, we collect the data entered in the comment form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam.
An anonymized string (hash) created from your email may be sent to the Gravatar service to check for a linked profile. View their policy here: https://automattic.com/privacy/.

Media Uploads

If you upload images, avoid using photos with embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors may extract that information.

Newsletter Signups

If you subscribe to our email newsletter, we collect your name and email address to send you updates, product news, and special offers. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in any email we send.

Cookies

Cookies help us provide a smoother, more personalized experience. Here’s how we use them:

• To remember login sessions and site preferences
• To store your information for future comments
• To support secure transactions and prevent fraud
• For analytics and performance monitoring

You can control or disable cookies via your browser settings at any time.

Embedded Content from Other Sites

Pages on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, social media posts, articles) from other websites. These third-party sites may collect data, use cookies, and monitor your interaction. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of external websites.

Analytics & Tracking

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website and improve user experience. Google may collect your IP address, browser details, and other usage data. Learn more at: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Online Store & Payment Processing

Our store is powered by WooCommerce, which handles order management and checkout functionality. During checkout, we collect information such as your name, billing and shipping addresses, email address, phone number, and payment details.

We use PayPal and other third-party payment processors to securely process payments. These providers may collect and store your information in accordance with their own privacy policies. We do not store your full credit card information on our servers.

Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell or rent your personal data.
Your data may be shared with trusted third parties only for the following purposes:

• Payment processing (e.g., PayPal)
• Website analytics (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Email marketing (e.g., our newsletter platform)
• Order fulfillment and shipping

If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the email used for the reset. Spam detection tools may scan comments.

How Long Do We Retain Your Data

• Comments and their metadata are kept indefinitely for moderation purposes.
• For registered users, we store the personal information provided in their account profiles. You can view, edit, or delete your information at any time (except usernames).
• Newsletter data is stored until you unsubscribe.

Your Rights

If you have an account or have left comments, you may request:

• A copy of the data we hold about you
• That we delete any personal data we are not legally required to keep

To request access or deletion, please email us at Team@SkyEtched.com.

Where Your Data Is Sent

Some data, such as visitor comments, may be processed through third-party tools for spam detection and fraud prevention.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.