Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy describes how your personal information is collected, used, and shared when you visit or make a purchase from par-academy.com (the “Site”).
Personal Information We Collect
When you visit the Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including your web browser, IP address, time zone, and some cookies installed on your device. As you browse the Site, we collect information about the individual web pages or products that you view, what websites or search terms referred you to the Site, and information about how you interact with the Site. We refer to this automatically collected information as “Device Information.”
We collect Device Information using the following technologies:
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“Cookies” are data files placed on your device or computer that often include an anonymous unique identifier. Learn more about cookies and how to disable them at http://www.allaboutcookies.org.
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“Log files” track actions occurring on the Site, collecting data such as your IP address, browser type, Internet service provider, referring/exit pages, and date/time stamps.
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“Web beacons,” “tags,” and “pixels” are electronic files used to record information about how you browse the Site.
Additionally, when you make or attempt to make a purchase through the Site, we collect certain information from you, including your name, billing and shipping addresses, payment information (including credit card numbers), email address, and phone number. We refer to this as “Order Information.”
When utilizing the Par Academy mobile application, we may collect your name, email address, birthday, and gender. This is referred to as “Mobile Application Information.”
When we talk about “Personal Information” in this Privacy Policy, we are referring to Device Information, Order Information, and Mobile Application Information.
How We Use Your Personal Information
We use Order Information to fulfill any orders placed through the Site (including processing payments, arranging shipping, and providing invoices and/or order confirmations). Additionally, we use this Order Information to:
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Communicate with you
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Screen orders for potential risk or fraud
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Provide information or advertising about our products or services, consistent with your preferences
We use Device Information to help us screen for potential risk and fraud (especially IP addresses) and more generally to improve and optimize our Site — for example, by generating analytics about how customers browse and interact with the Site or assessing marketing and advertising campaigns.
We use Mobile Application Information to provide personalized offers and experiences suited to you.
Sharing Your Personal Information
We share your Personal Information with third parties to help us use it as described above. For example:
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We use Shopify to power our online store. Learn more about Shopify’s privacy practices here: https://www.shopify.com/legal/privacy.
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We use Google Analytics to understand how customers use the Site. Learn more about Google’s use of Personal Information here: https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy. You can opt out here: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
We may also share your Personal Information to comply with applicable laws, respond to lawful requests, or protect our rights.
Behavioural Advertising
As described above, we use your Personal Information to provide targeted advertising or marketing communications we believe may interest you. Learn more about how targeted advertising works from the Network Advertising Initiative’s (NAI) educational page: http://www.networkadvertising.org/understanding-online-advertising/how-does-it-work.
Opt out of targeted advertising here:
Or visit the Digital Advertising Alliance’s opt-out portal: http://optout.aboutads.info/.
Do Not Track
We do not alter our Site’s data collection and use practices when a Do Not Track signal is received.
Your Rights
If you are a European resident, you have the right to access, correct, update, or delete your personal information. To exercise this right, contact us using the information below.
Please note that your information may be transferred outside of Europe, including to Canada and the United States.
Data Retention
When you place an order through the Site, we will maintain your Order Information for our records unless and until you ask us to delete it.
Changes
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.
Minors
The Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 18.
Contact Us
For more information about our privacy practices, questions, or complaints, contact us by email at joe@par-academy.com or by mail at:
Par Academy
Re: Privacy Compliance Officer
Par Academy, 6529 Cecilia Cir, Edina, MN 55439
Mobile Terms of Service
The Par Academy mobile message service (the “Service”) is operated by Par Academy (“we” or “us”). Use of the Service constitutes agreement to these terms (“Mobile Terms”). We may modify or cancel the Service or its features without notice.
By consenting to Par Academy’s SMS/text messaging service, you agree to receive recurring text messages from and on behalf of Par Academy, including promotional messages such as specials, updates, and marketing offers.
Your participation is voluntary and not required for any purchase. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies.
You may opt out of the Service at any time by texting STOP or clicking the unsubscribe link in any message. You will receive one final confirmation message. For support, text HELP or email joe@par-academy.com.
We may change any short code or phone number used for the Service at any time. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
To the extent permitted by law, we will not be liable for failed, delayed, or misdirected delivery of any messages, errors, or actions taken based on information from the Service.
We respect your privacy. Please review the Privacy Policy above for details on how we collect and use your personal information.