PRIVACY POLICY
Last Modified: September 16, 2025
Introduction
Welcome to https://tecatesheds.com (the “Site”). We understand that privacy online is important to users of our Site, especially when conducting business. This Privacy Policy governs our practices for users of the Site (“Visitors”) who visit without transacting business and Visitors who register to transact business on the Site and use the services offered by Tecate Sheds (collectively, “Services”) (“Authorized Customers”).
Personally Identifiable Information
“Personally Identifiable Information” (PII) refers to any information that identifies or can be used to identify, contact, or locate an individual. Examples include:
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Name, address, phone number, fax number, email address
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Financial profiles, social security number, credit card information
PII does not include information collected anonymously or demographic information not linked to an identified individual.
Information We Collect
We may collect basic user profile information from all Visitors. For Authorized Customers, we also collect:
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Names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses
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Nature and size of business
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Nature and size of advertising inventory intended for purchase or sale
We may also collect information from third-party service vendors (e.g., credit card companies, banks) providing credit, insurance, or escrow services. Some third parties may act as intermediaries in the distribution chain and do not retain information.
How We Use Personally Identifiable Information
We use PII to:
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Customize the Site and service offerings
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Fulfill buying and selling requests
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Contact Visitors and Authorized Customers in response to inquiries or requested information
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Send research or promotional emails
Sharing of Information
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PII about Authorized Customers may be shared with other Authorized Customers for evaluating potential transactions.
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Aggregated, non-identifiable information may be shared with affiliates and third-party vendors.
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Visitors and Authorized Customers can opt out of communications from us or our agencies/vendors.
Data Storage and Security
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PII collected by Tecate Sheds is securely stored and accessible only to authorized employees.
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Sensitive information (credit card numbers, social security numbers) is protected using encryption protocols.
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Despite security measures, we cannot guarantee complete protection against unauthorized access, tampering, or errors.
User Choices
Visitors and Authorized Customers may opt out of communications or delete/deactivate their PII by contacting us. Some residual data may remain due to backups or legal requirements.
Cookies
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Cookies store information about your preferences and login sessions.
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Cookies may be used for security and personalization purposes.
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You may disable cookies in your browser, but some features of the Site may not function properly.
Login Information
Tecate Sheds may use login information (IP address, ISP, browser type) to:
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Analyze trends
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Administer the Site
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Track user movement and use
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Gather broad demographic information
Third-Party Access
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Partners or vendors may access PII on a need-to-know basis for service eligibility.
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We may disclose PII to comply with legal orders or to protect the safety of our Visitors and Authorized Customers.
Correcting and Deleting Information
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Visitors and Authorized Customers can update or correct inaccuracies in PII by emailing [email protected].
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Deactivation requests will functionally remove personal data but may retain some residual information in backups.
Your Rights
Under applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:
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Access your data
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Rectify inaccuracies
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Request erasure
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Restrict processing
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Object to processing
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Data portability
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Complain to a supervisory authority
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Withdraw consent
Changes to Privacy Policy
We will notify Visitors and Authorized Customers of privacy policy changes by posting updates on the Site. If changes affect previously restricted PII, we will contact affected individuals.
Links to Other Websites
The Site may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy does not cover those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Contact Information
Tecate Sheds
📧 [email protected]