Privacy Policy

SECTION 1 - CONSENT

How do we obtain your consent?
When you provide personal information to create an account, verify your payment details, place an order, receive a shipment, or handle a return, we understand this as your consent for us to collect and use this information for those specific purposes. If we intend to use your information for additional purposes, such as marketing, we will either request your explicit consent or offer you an option to decline.

How can you withdraw your consent?
If you change your mind after providing consent, you can withdraw your permission for us to contact you or use your information at any time. Simply reach out to us through our Contact Page to make your request.

SECTION 2 - INFORMATION COLLECTION

When you make a purchase from Parts Candy, we collect the personal information you provide, including your name, address, and email, to process and complete your transaction. Additionally, as you browse our website, we automatically receive your IP address and details about your browser and operating system to help us improve our site and maintain website functionality.

If you subscribe to our mailing list, we may send you emails with updates about our store, new products, and other relevant information.

SECTION 3 - SHARING INFORMATION

We may share your personal information when required by law or if there is a breach of our Terms of Service. Any such sharing will comply with relevant legal standards and obligations.

SECTION 4 - SQUARESPACE HOSTING AND PAYMENTS

Hosting and Online Store:
Our website and online store are powered by Squarespace Inc., which provides the platform allowing us to deliver our products and services. Squarespace ensures your data is stored securely within its infrastructure, utilizing industry-standard security measures, including firewalls, to protect your information.

Payment Processing:
For payments made through our site, Squarespace collaborates with third-party payment processors such as Stripe, PayPal, and Apple Pay. These partners handle and encrypt your credit card information according to the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS). While Squarespace facilitates the transaction process, it does not store your payment details. Your payment data is processed solely to complete your purchase and is subject to the privacy policies of the payment processors involved. For further details, please refer to the privacy policies of the payment processors and Squarespace’s Privacy Policy.

SECTION 5 - THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

We use various third-party service providers to help us deliver our services effectively. These providers collect, use, and disclose your information only as necessary to perform their functions. However, some third-party providers, such as payment processors, have their own privacy policies governing the information we share with them for transaction-related purposes.

We recommend reviewing these privacy policies to understand how your information is handled by these third-party providers. Additionally, be aware that some of these providers may be located in or operate within different jurisdictions. If you engage in a transaction that involves a third-party provider, your data may be subject to the laws of the jurisdiction(s) in which that provider operates.

External Links:
Our website may contain links to other sites. Once you click on a link that directs you away from our site, you are no longer governed by our Privacy Policy or Terms of Service. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of other websites, so we encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Google Analytics:
We use Google Analytics to gain insights into visitor behavior on our site and to understand which pages are of most interest.

SECTION 6 - SECURITY

We are committed to safeguarding your personal information by employing reasonable measures and following best practices in data security. We take steps to protect your data from being lost, misused, accessed, altered, or disclosed without authorization.

When you provide credit card details, this information is encrypted by our payment processors using Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology. The data is managed in compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS). Although no method of electronic transmission or storage is entirely foolproof, we adhere to all PCI-DSS guidelines and apply additional industry-standard security practices to protect your information.

If you share your cell phone number with us, Parts Candy may use it to contact you, and by providing it, you consent to receive such communications.

SECTION 7 - COOKIES

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and improve functionality. Cookies are small text files placed on your device to help us understand how you interact with our site. Below are the cookies used by Squarespace and their purposes:

  • _sq_id: A unique identifier used to manage your session and track site interactions.

  • _squarespace_session: Manages and maintains your browsing session details.

  • _squarespace_unique: Tracks unique visitor sessions and typically expires at the end of the session or shortly thereafter.

  • cart: Stores information about the items in your shopping cart, remaining active for a set period to retain cart details.

  • _secure_session: Used to manage and secure your browsing session.

  • _storefront_digest: Keeps track of whether a visitor has access to password-protected areas of the site, usually kept indefinitely if applicable.

  • _ga, _gid, _gat: Google Analytics cookies used to collect data on website usage and visitor behavior. These cookies help us analyze how users interact with our site.

You can manage and control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may impact your ability to use certain features of our site.

SECTION 8 - AGE OF CONSENT

By using this site, you confirm that you are at least the age of majority in your state or province. If you are under the age of majority, we request that you have your parent or guardian use the site on your behalf.

SECTION 9 - CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this privacy policy periodically. Any changes will take effect as soon as they are posted on our website. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we collect, use, and protect your information.

If any changes are made, we will notify you by updating this section on our site. In the event that Parts Candy is acquired or merged with another entity, your information may be transferred to the new owners to continue providing you with our services.

QUESTIONS AND CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have any questions about this privacy policy, or if you need to access, correct, or delete any personal information we hold about you, please contact us via our Contact Page or contact us by mail at

Parts Candy
P.O. BOX 9312
Chicago, IL. 60609

We are also available to address any concerns or complaints you may have regarding our privacy practices.