Introduction
Last Updated: May, 2025
At Hootadoo.com (“Hootadoo,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website Hootadoo.com (the “Website”) or purchase our woven blankets and related products (the “Products”).
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not access or use our Website.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Create an account
- Place an order
- Sign up for our newsletter
- Contact our customer service
- Participate in promotions or surveys
- Post reviews or comments
This information may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Mailing address
- Phone number
- Payment information (credit card number, billing address)
- Order history
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring website
- Pages viewed and time spent on those pages
- Date and time of access
- Clickstream data
Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities on our Website. These technologies help us analyze Website traffic, customize content, and improve your experience.
You can control cookies through your browser settings and other tools. However, if you block certain cookies, you may not be able to use some features of our Website.
How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:
- Process and fulfill your orders
- Create and manage your account
- Provide customer service
- Send transactional emails (order confirmations, shipping updates)
- Send marketing communications (if you have opted in)
- Improve our Website and Products
- Analyze usage patterns and trends
- Detect and prevent fraud
- Comply with legal obligations
Sharing Your Information
We may share your personal information with third parties in the following circumstances:
Service Providers
We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, shipping, customer service, email delivery, and website analytics.
Business Transfers
If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).
With Your Consent
We may share your information with third parties when you have provided your consent to do so.
Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
Your Rights and Choices
Account Information
You may review, update, or delete certain personal information by logging into your account on our Website.
Marketing Communications
You can opt out of receiving marketing emails from us by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any such email or by contacting us directly.
Cookies
Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. You can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies or to notify you when a cookie is being set.
Do Not Track
Some browsers have a “Do Not Track” feature that lets you tell websites that you do not want to have your online activities tracked. Our Website does not currently respond to “Do Not Track” signals.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, which may include:
- The right to access the personal information we hold about you
- The right to correct inaccurate or incomplete information
- The right to request deletion of your personal information
- The right to restrict or object to our processing of your personal information
- The right to data portability
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this Privacy Policy.
Children’s Privacy
Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.
US Privacy Rights
US residents have certain rights under state laws. These rights may include:
- The right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell
- The right to request deletion of personal information
- The right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
- The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this Privacy Policy.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than the country in which you reside. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from your country. By using our Website or providing us with your information, you consent to such transfers.
Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The updated Privacy Policy will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of our Website after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us