WHO WE ARE

Barely Certified Club (“BCC,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website barelycertifiedclub.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and make purchases. BCC is a brand of Buddha Therapy LLC, a California-based company.

INFORMATION WE COLLECT

Information You Provide

• Order information: Name, email address, shipping address, and billing information when you make a purchase.
• Email subscription: Email address when you sign up for our newsletter or promotional updates.
• Communications: Any information you provide when contacting us via email.

Information Collected Automatically

• Device data: Browser type, operating system, IP address, and device identifiers.
• Usage data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, and click behavior.
• Cookies: We use essential cookies for cart functionality and optional analytics cookies to improve our site.
• Browser storage: We store small amounts of data in your browser (such as your cart contents and recently viewed products) to make the site work smoothly. This data stays on your device and you can clear it at any time through your browser settings.

SMS / TEXT MESSAGING

If you provide your phone number, you consent to receive text messages from Barely Certified Club, including order updates and occasional offers. Message frequency varies, typically no more than a few messages per month. Message and data rates may apply.

Reply STOP to any message to opt out, or HELP for help. No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Text messaging opt-in data and consent are not shared with any third parties.

HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

• Process and fulfill your orders
• Send order confirmations and shipping updates
• Send marketing emails (only if you opted in; you can unsubscribe at any time)
• Improve our website and product offerings
• Prevent fraud and maintain security
• Comply with legal obligations

THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

We work with trusted third-party services to operate our business:

• Payment processing: Your payment information is handled directly by our payment processor and is never stored on our servers.
• Order fulfillment: When you place an order, your name and shipping address are shared with our shipping and fulfillment providers to deliver your items.
• Email marketing: If you subscribe to our emails, your email address is stored with our email service provider. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in any email.

DATA RETENTION

We retain your order data for as long as necessary to fulfill your order and comply with legal obligations (e.g., tax records). Email subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.

YOUR RIGHTS

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data.
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time.

California residents (CCPA): You have the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete it, and the right to opt out of the sale of your information. We do not sell your personal information.

EU residents (GDPR): You have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, data portability, and object to processing. Contact us to exercise these rights.

COOKIES

We use essential cookies to keep your shopping cart working and optional analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our site. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some site features may not work properly.

SECURITY

We use industry-standard security measures including HTTPS encryption, Stripe's PCI-compliant payment processing, and access controls to protect your data. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure.

CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. Your continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

CONTACT US

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at: