Privacy policy
Last updated: January 18, 2026
Stooping Club Berkeley operates this store and website, including all related information, content, features, tools, products, and services (the “Services”). Stooping Club Berkeley is powered by Shopify, which enables us to provide the Services to you.
This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and disclose personal information when you visit, use, or interact with the Services, or otherwise communicate with us. If there is a conflict between our Terms of Service and this Privacy Policy, this Privacy Policy controls with respect to the collection, processing, and disclosure of personal information.
By accessing or using the Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
Personal Information We Collect or Process
When we use the term “personal information,” we mean information that identifies or can reasonably be linked to an individual. Personal information does not include information that has been de-identified or aggregated so that it cannot reasonably be linked to an individual.
Depending on how you interact with the Services, where you live, and as permitted or required by applicable law, we may collect or process the following categories of personal information.
Information You Provide Directly
Contact details
Including your name, address, phone number, and email address.
Addresses are collected solely for order verification and local pickup coordination. Stooping Club does not ship items.
Account information
Including your username, password, preferences, and settings.
Communications with us
Including information you provide when you contact us, such as through customer support inquiries or emails.
Information About Your Use of the Services
Transaction information
Including items you view, add to your cart, or reserve, as well as your order history.
All orders are free. No purchases or payments are processed.
Usage information
Including how and when you interact with or navigate the Services.
Information Collected Automatically
Device information
Including information about your device, browser, network connection, IP address, and other unique identifiers.
Financial Information (Not Collected)
Stooping Club does not collect or process credit card numbers, debit card numbers, bank account details, or other payment information. All orders are free and no payment is required.
Personal Information Sources
We may collect personal information from the following sources:
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Directly from you, when you create an account, place an order, communicate with us, or otherwise provide information;
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Automatically, through your use of the Services, including via cookies and similar technologies;
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From service providers, such as Shopify and other vendors that support website hosting, analytics, and customer support.
How We Use Personal Information
We may use personal information for the following purposes:
Providing and operating the Services
Including to create and manage accounts, verify orders, coordinate local pickup, remember preferences, and provide customer support.
Communicating with you
Including responding to inquiries, coordinating pickup, and sending important service-related messages.
Improving and securing the Services
Including troubleshooting, analytics, security monitoring, and preventing misuse or harmful activity.
Legal and compliance purposes
Including complying with applicable laws, responding to lawful requests, and enforcing our policies.
Marketing and Communications
Stooping Club does not engage in targeted advertising or sell or rent personal information.
We may use your email address to send occasional, non-commercial updates related to Stooping Club, such as service announcements, local pickup coordination, or community updates.
We do not use postal addresses for marketing purposes, do not send physical mail, and do not share personal information with advertising partners.
You may opt out of non-essential communications at any time.
How We Disclose Personal Information
We may disclose personal information only in limited circumstances, as necessary to operate the Services, comply with legal obligations, or protect our rights:
Service providers
We may share personal information with service providers that support our operations, such as website hosting, cloud storage, analytics, and customer support.
We use Shopify to power our online store and checkout. Shopify processes personal information in accordance with its own privacy practices.
No advertising or marketing partners
Stooping Club does not share personal information for targeted advertising, cross-site tracking, or marketing purposes.
At your direction or with your consent
For example, when you contact us or choose to interact with optional third-party tools or integrations (if any).
Legal and safety reasons
When required to comply with applicable law, legal process, or governmental requests, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Stooping Club, our users, or others.
Business transfers
If Stooping Club undergoes a reorganization, merger, or similar transaction, personal information may be transferred subject to applicable privacy protections.
Relationship with Shopify
The Services are hosted by Shopify. Information you submit through the Services may be processed by Shopify and its service providers in order to provide and improve the Services. Shopify may process personal information in accordance with its own privacy policies.
To learn more about Shopify’s privacy practices or to exercise rights related to data processed by Shopify, visit:
https://privacy.shopify.com/en
Third-Party Websites and Links
The Services may contain links to third-party websites or platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy or security practices of those third parties. You should review their policies before providing any information.
Children’s Data
The Services are not intended for children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of majority in their jurisdiction. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.
Security and Retention
No security measures are perfect, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. We retain personal information only as long as necessary to provide the Services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, or enforce our policies.
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:
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The right to access or know what personal information we hold
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The right to request deletion or correction
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The right to data portability
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The right to opt out of sale or sharing (where applicable)
You may exercise your rights by contacting us using the details below. We may need to verify your identity before responding, as permitted by law.
Stooping Club does not sell or share personal information for targeted advertising. A data sharing opt-out page may still be shown to some visitors to comply with state privacy laws. In most cases, no action is required.
International Transfers
Your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your place of residence. Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards to protect your information.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version on this page and revise the “Last updated” date as required.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at: