1. Introduction

HAUZ Research (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit hauzresearch.com or make a purchase. Please read this policy carefully. By using our Site, you consent to the practices described herein.

2. Information We Collect

Information you provide directly: Name, email address, billing and shipping address, phone number, payment information (processed by our payment processor — we do not store full card numbers), and any communications you send us.

Information collected automatically: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, time spent on pages, and other usage data collected via cookies and similar technologies.

Information from third parties: We may receive information about you from payment processors, shipping carriers, and analytics providers in connection with your transactions and use of our Site.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process and fulfill your orders and send related communications
• Verify your eligibility to purchase our products (age verification)
• Send transactional emails including order confirmations and shipping notifications
• Send marketing communications if you have opted in (you may opt out at any time)
• Improve our Site, products, and customer service
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service
• Detect and prevent fraud and unauthorized access

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

• Payment processors to process your transactions securely
• Shipping carriers to fulfill and deliver your orders
• Email service providers to send transactional and marketing communications
• Analytics providers to help us understand Site usage
• Law enforcement or government agencies when required by law or to protect our rights

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Site, analyze usage patterns, and support our marketing efforts. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, but doing so may affect the functionality of certain features of our Site.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Order records are retained for a minimum of 7 years for tax and compliance purposes.

7. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• The right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell
• The right to request deletion of your personal information
• The right to opt out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• The right to non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@hauzresearch.com.

8. Data Security

We implement commercially reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not directed to individuals under the age of 21. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 21. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a minor, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Site after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Us

For privacy-related inquiries, please contact: info@hauzresearch.com