Pop Smoke Media Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 07/18/2025

Pop Smoke Media (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you visit our website, www.popsmokemedia.com, or interact with any of our digital services, including The Smoke Pit Podcast and our ecommerce platform.

By using the Pop Smoke Media website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

1. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information. However, we may share it with:

Payment processors (e.g., Shopify Payments, Stripe, PayPal)

Shipping partners (e.g., USPS, UPS, DHL)

Email and SMS vendors (e.g., Mailchimp, Klaviyo, Postscript)

Analytics and advertising platforms (e.g., Google Analytics, Meta/Facebook)

Affiliates and contractors under strict confidentiality agreements

We may also disclose your information:

If required by law, court order, or government request

To protect our legal rights or those of others

In the event of a sale, merger, or acquisition of the business

2. Information We Collect

a) Personal Information You Provide

We may collect the following personally identifiable information when you voluntarily provide it:

First and last name

Email address

Billing and shipping address

Phone number

Payment method (processed via secure third-party gateway)

Any other information you provide through forms, purchases, or communication

b) Demographic and Optional Info

Age and gender (if provided)

Social media handles or third-party account usernames (if integrated)

c) Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our site, we automatically collect:

Your IP address

Browser type and version

Device type

Operating system

Referring URLs

Time and date of access

Pages visited and interactions

Shopping cart contents (even if abandoned)

d) Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to:

Improve your shopping experience

Save cart contents and login sessions

Track website usage (Google Analytics)

Serve targeted ads through platforms like Google, Facebook, and Instagram

Track abandoned carts and send recovery messages (via email or SMS)

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain functionality.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

Fulfill orders and process payments

Send transactional emails and shipping updates

Respond to customer inquiries

Improve our website and services

Deliver marketing emails, offers, and cart reminders (if opted in)

Analyze usage trends and visitor behavior

4. Affiliate Disclosure

Pop Smoke Media participates in affiliate marketing programs. Some links on our site may generate a commission if you make a purchase through them. These links will never affect our editorial content or product recommendations.

5. Newsletter and Marketing Communications

If you subscribe to our emails or SMS list:

You will receive news, product launches, discount offers, and occasional promotions.

You can unsubscribe anytime by clicking "Unsubscribe" in the email footer or replying STOP to SMS.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You may request to:

Access or update your personal information

Delete your information (unless needed for transactional or legal obligations)

Opt out of marketing emails or texts

Limit or block cookie tracking in your browser

To submit a data request, contact us at: info@popsmokemedia.com

7. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy or to comply with legal requirements.

8. Security of Your Information

We use SSL encryption, HTTPS protocol, and industry-standard security measures.
That said, no method of online transmission or storage is 100% secure. By using the site, you accept this inherent risk.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies before submitting information.

10. Children Under 18

Pop Smoke Media does not knowingly collect personal data from children under 18. If you are under 18, do not use this website without a parent or guardian.

11. Right to Deletion (California Residents)

Under applicable laws (e.g., CCPA), you may request deletion of your personal data.
We may deny deletion requests if needed to:

Fulfill a transaction or warranty

Prevent fraud or abuse

Comply with legal obligations

Perform internal analytics compatible with the original purpose

12. Third-Party Account Integration

If you connect a Pop Smoke Media account to a third-party platform (e.g., Instagram, Facebook), you consent to the transfer of information per your privacy settings on those platforms. You may disconnect anytime.

13. Dispute Resolution & Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Any disputes shall be resolved in the state or federal courts within the Eastern District of Virginia.

14. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

15. Contact Us

Pop Smoke Media
150 Riverside Pkwy, Suite 203
Fredericksburg, VA 22406
📧 info@popsmokemedia.com
📞 (540) 547-8487