Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 13, 2025
Last Updated: August 13, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to PurpleTents.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and share your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains our data practices for our campground alert service and online store.

Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

  • Account Information: Name, email address, username, password
  • Contact Information: Email address, phone number, mailing address
  • Payment Information: Billing address and payment details (processed securely by our payment partners)
  • Communication Data: Messages you send us, customer service interactions
  • Profile Information: Campground preferences, alert settings, user-generated content

Information Collected Automatically

  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, click patterns, features used
  • Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers
  • Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address
  • Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies (see Cookie Policy below)

Third-Party Information

  • Social Media: If you connect social media accounts, we may receive profile information
  • Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand website usage patterns

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

  • Provide Services: Deliver campground alerts, maintain user accounts, process orders
  • Communication: Send service updates, marketing communications, customer support
  • Improvement: Analyze usage to improve our website and services
  • Legal Compliance: Meet legal obligations and protect our rights
  • Marketing: Send promotional emails about products and services (with your consent)
  • Payment Processing: Process transactions through our payment partners

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We share your information only as described below:

Service Providers

  • Payment Processing: PayPal for secure payment transactions
  • Product Fulfillment: Printify for print-on-demand products
  • Analytics: Google Analytics for website performance analysis
  • Email Services: Email marketing platforms for newsletters and alerts
  • Hosting: Website hosting and data storage providers

Affiliate Programs

  • Amazon Associates: We participate in Amazon’s affiliate program and may earn commissions from qualifying purchases

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law, to protect our rights, or in connection with legal proceedings.

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new entity.

Your Rights and Choices

California Residents (CCPA Rights)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act, you have the right to:

  • Know: Request information about personal data collected, used, or shared
  • Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Opt-Out: Opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal data)
  • Non-Discrimination: Not receive discriminatory treatment for exercising these rights

All Users

You can also:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Correct: Update or correct inaccurate information in your account
  • Delete: Request deletion of your account and associated data
  • Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time
  • Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, contact us at [privacy@purpletents.com].

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Remember your preferences and login status
  • Analyze website traffic and user behavior
  • Provide personalized content and advertisements
  • Improve website functionality

Cookie Types

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality
  • Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics and similar services
  • Marketing Cookies: For advertising and promotional purposes
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling certain cookies may limit website functionality.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

  • Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption for data transmission
  • Secure payment processing through trusted partners
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
  • Secure data storage with reputable hosting providers

However, no internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to:

  • Provide our services
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes
  • Enforce agreements

Account information is retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period after account closure. Marketing data is retained until you opt-out or as required by law.

Geographic Scope

Our service is intended for users in the United States only. All data is processed and stored within the United States.

Children’s Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including Amazon product pages. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those external sites, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify users of material changes by:

  • Posting the updated policy on our website
  • Sending email notifications to registered users
  • Displaying prominent notices on our website

Continued use of our service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Information

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your privacy rights, contact us:

Email: privacy@purpletents.com
Mail: 43994 Medih Dr., Indio, CA 92201
Phone: (202) 640-1733

California residents can contact us using the information above to request details about our data practices or to exercise your CCPA rights.

This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with applicable US privacy laws including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and other state privacy regulations. Please consult with legal counsel to ensure compliance with all applicable laws for your specific situation.