1. Introduction: Who We Are

Welcome to Discount Buy Blinds. We specialize in high-quality, made-to-measure window blinds and treatments. Our website address is: https://www.discountbuyblinds.com. This Privacy Policy governs the collection and processing of your personal data. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and handling your data in an open and transparent manner. As the data controller, we adhere to the practices described in this policy in accordance with Colorado state and US federal laws.

2. What Personal Data We Collect and Why

We collect information to provide and improve our services for our customers in Colorado and across the United States. Data is collected when you engage with us, use our website, or communicate with us. The specific types of data we collect include:

• Comments: When you leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, your IP address, and browser user agent string to help with spam detection.
• Media: If you upload images to the website (such as photos for custom fit consultations), you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS).
• Contact Forms & Transactions: We collect contact details (such as name, email address, phone number) and transaction information when you fill out a form, make a purchase, or engage with our design team.
• Embedded Content from Other Websites: Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos, social media feeds). This content behaves as if you visited the other website directly and may collect data about you.
• Analytics: We gather anonymous usage data from website visits, such as IP addresses and browsing activity, to improve the user experience for our shoppers.

3. How and Why We Use Your Information

Your data is used to:

• Administer our services and fulfill custom blind orders.
• Process transactions via our secure payment gateways.
• Conduct marketing and personalized communications, where you have opted in.
• Comply with the Colorado Privacy Act (CPA) and other regulatory requirements.

4. Cookies

Our website utilizes cookies to enhance your shopping experience.

• Functionality Cookies: These save your preferences (like your cart contents) for convenience. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year.
• Targeting Cookies: Used to show you relevant window treatment styles based on your browsing habits.

You can control cookies through our Cookie Consent Tool or your browser settings.

5. Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. We share information only with:

• Service Providers: US-based payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal), shipping carriers (e.g., UPS, FedEx), and hosting services.
• Legal Authorities: As required by US law or in response to valid legal processes.

6. How Long We Retain Your Data

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill your order and satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Comment data is generally retained indefinitely to recognize follow-up comments automatically.

7. Security of Your Data

We prioritize the security of your data. We implement industry-standard technical measures, including SSL encryption and secure access controls, to protect your information from unauthorized access or disclosure.

8. Your Data Protection Rights (Colorado Privacy Act)

Under the Colorado Privacy Act (CPA), Colorado residents have specific rights regarding their personal data:

• The right to access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• The right to rectification: You can request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
• The right to erasure: You can request that we delete your personal data (“Right to be Forgotten”).
• The right to opt-out: You have the right to opt-out of the processing of your data for targeted advertising or the sale of personal data.
• The right to data portability: You can request a digital copy of your data in a portable format.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this policy to reflect changes in law or our business practices. The “Last Updated” date at the bottom will reflect the latest revision.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this policy or wish to exercise your rights under the CPA, please contact us:

• Email: support@discountbuyblinds.com
• Phone: +1 (303) 898-4914

If you are a Colorado resident and are not satisfied with our response, you may have the right to appeal or lodge a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General’s Office.