Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy
Effective Date: March 25, 2025

1. Introduction
Gophers, LLC ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through this Privacy Policy. This policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://www.gophers.co.

2. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you provide directly to us, including but not limited to:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing address
• Payment information (if applicable)

We may also automatically collect certain information when you visit our website, including:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on the site
• Cookies and tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information
We may use the collected information to:

• Provide and improve our services
• Respond to your inquiries
• Process transactions
• Send promotional materials (if you opt-in)
• Analyze website usage and trends
• Ensure security and prevent fraud

4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With service providers who assist in website operations
• To comply with legal obligations
• In the event of a business transfer or merger

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but this may affect website functionality.

6. Data Security
We implement security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights and Choices
You may have the right to:

• Access, update, or delete your personal information
• Opt. out of marketing communications
• Restrict processing of your data
  To exercise these rights, contact us at support@gophers.co.

8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review their policies.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
Gophers, LLC
234 Demers Ave. SW

St. John, ND 58369
Email: support@gophers.co
Phone: 1-877-701-2825

Privacy Policy Effective Date: March 1, 2026 Last Updated: March 1, 2026

1. IntroductionGophers, LLC ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information when you visit our website https://gophers.co (the "Website"), make purchases, create an account, or otherwise interact with our services (collectively, the "Services"). By using the Services, you consent to the practices described here. If you do not agree, please do not use the Services.
2. Information We CollectWe collect information in these ways:
   Information You Provide Directly
   
   • Name
   • Email address
   • Phone number
   • Mailing/shipping address
   • Payment information (processed securely via third-party providers; we do not store full card details)
   • Account login credentials
   • Any other information you submit (e.g., order notes, support inquiries)
   • Automatically Collected Information
     
   • Device and browser details (e.g., IP address, browser type/version, operating system)
   • Usage data (e.g., pages visited, time spent, referring/exit pages, clickstream)
   • Cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar tracking technologies (see Section 6)
   • From Third Parties
     
   • Payment processors, shipping carriers, analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics), or advertising partners (limited to what is necessary for operations).

1. How We Use Your InformationWe use your information to:
   
   • Process orders, payments, and fulfill shipments
   • Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
   • Manage your account and improve Services
   • Send transactional emails (e.g., order confirmations)
   • With your consent, send promotional/marketing communications
   • Analyze usage trends and enhance site performance/security
   • Detect/prevent fraud, unauthorized access, or abuse
   • Comply with legal obligations

1. Sharing and Disclosure of Your InformationWe do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share it:
   
   • With service providers (e.g., payment processors like Stripe/PayPal, shipping companies, hosting providers, email services) who are contractually bound to protect it
   • To comply with laws, respond to subpoenas, or protect rights/safety
   • In connection with a merger, acquisition, or asset sale
   • With your consent or at your direction

1. Data RetentionWe retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined (e.g., order records for 7 years for tax/accounting), or as required by law. Usage data is typically retained for 12-24 months. After that, we anonymize or delete it.
2. Cookies and Tracking TechnologiesWe use cookies and similar technologies for functionality, analytics, and (with consent where applicable) advertising. Types include:
   
   • Essential (required for site operation)
   • Performance/analytics (e.g., Google Analytics)
   • Marketing (limited)
   • You can manage preferences via your browser settings or our cookie banner (if implemented). Disabling cookies may limit site features. For more, see our cookie notice (if separate).

1. Data SecurityWe use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards (e.g., encryption for transmissions, access controls) to protect your information. However, no internet transmission or storage is 100% secure—we cannot guarantee absolute security.
2. Children's PrivacyOur Services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have, we will delete it. Contact us if you believe a child provided data.
3. Your Rights and ChoicesDepending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights to:
   
   • Access, correct, update, or delete your personal information
   • Opt out of marketing emails (unsubscribe link provided)
   • Opt out of certain data sharing (if applicable under state laws)
   • Withdraw consent where processing relies on it
   • To exercise rights, email support@gophers.co. We respond within a reasonable timeframe (e.g., 30-45 days). Verification may be required.
     Note: Small businesses like ours may not be subject to comprehensive state laws (e.g., CCPA) unless thresholds are met, but we honor reasonable requests where feasible.

1. International UsersOur Services are hosted in the US. If you access from outside the US (e.g., EU), your information transfers to and is processed in the US, which may have different privacy standards. By using the Services, you consent to this transfer.
2. Third-Party Links and ServicesThe Website may link to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices—review their policies.
3. Changes to This Privacy PolicyWe may update this policy. Changes will be posted here with a new effective date. For material changes, we will provide notice (e.g., via email or prominent Website banner). Continued use after the effective date means acceptance. Review periodically.
4. Contact UsFor questions or to exercise rights: Gophers, LLC 234 Demers Ave. SW St. John, ND 58369 Email: support@gophers.coPhone: 1-877-701-2825