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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 29, 2025

Welcome to Shrubby Buddies Podcast (“we,” “our,” or “us”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share your information when you visit our website, interact with our content, or make a purchase through our online store hosted on Wix.

By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

We may collect personal information when you:

  • Subscribe to our newsletter

  • Fill out a contact form

  • Make a purchase through our online store

  • Interact with the website

This may include:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Shipping and billing address

  • Phone number

  • Payment information (processed securely by third-party payment providers)

We do not directly store or process full payment card details. All payments are handled securely through Wix and its integrated payment processors.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our site, certain data may be collected automatically, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Pages visited

  • Time and date of visits

  • Referring website

This information is used for analytics, security, and improving user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Operate and maintain the Shrubby Buddies Podcast website

  • Process and fulfill merchandise orders

  • Communicate with you about podcast updates, orders, and brand news

  • Respond to questions and customer service requests

  • Improve website performance and user experience

  • Monitor site traffic and usage trends

  • Comply with legal obligations

We only use your information for legitimate business purposes related to Shrubby Buddies Podcast.

3. Online Store, Wix & Printful Fulfillment

Our website and online store are hosted on Wix. All merchandise is fulfilled by Printful, a third-party print-on-demand production and shipping provider.

When you place an order:

  • Your order details, shipping address, and contact information are securely shared with Printful strictly for order fulfillment.

  • Printful manufactures, packages, and ships your items.

  • Payment processing is handled through Wix and its secure third-party payment processors.

  • Printful and Wix each maintain their own privacy and security policies.

Shrubby Buddies Podcast is not responsible for how third-party service providers independently manage your data beyond what is required to complete your order.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies through Wix and supported integrations to:

  • Maintain essential website functionality

  • Analyze traffic and performance

  • Improve user experience

  • Remember visitor preferences

You may disable cookies through your browser settings. Some features of the website may not function correctly if cookies are disabled.

5. Social Media Platforms & Embedded Content

Shrubby Buddies Podcast maintains a presence on:

  • Facebook

  • Instagram

  • TikTok

Our website may include:

  • Embedded videos or social media feeds

  • Share buttons that link to these platforms

These platforms may collect data according to their own privacy policies when you interact with their content. We do not control how third-party social media platforms collect or use your data.

6. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

We may share your information only with:

  • Wix (website hosting and store platform)

  • Secure payment processors

  • Printful (order fulfillment)

  • Email marketing services (only if you opt in)

  • Legal authorities when required by law

All partners are required to follow reasonable data protection and confidentiality standards.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information using industry-standard administrative, technical, and physical safeguards. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your data, absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

8. Email Communication

If you choose to subscribe to our mailing list:

  • You may receive updates about podcast episodes, merchandise, and brand announcements.

  • You can unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in our emails.

  • We do not spam or sell your email address.

9. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we have about you

  • Correct inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Opt out of communications

To make a request, contact us at:
shrubb ybuddies@gmail.com

10. Children’s Privacy

Shrubby Buddies Podcast is not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that such information has been collected, it will be deleted promptly.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the website after changes are made constitutes acceptance of those changes.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us:

Shrubby Buddies Podcast
Email: shrubbybuddies@gmail.com

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