Deerfield Cutlery’s Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Deerfield Cutlery (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and shares information about visitors to our website at deerfieldcutlery.com (the “Site”). By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this Policy. This Policy should be read together with our Legal page, which governs your use of the Site and any purchases you make from us.

1. Who We Are

Deerfield Cutlery is a veteran-owned, family-operated business selling knives, edged tools, and related accessories. This website currently serves as an informational presence and a way for customers to reach us. An online store is in development; when it launches, this Policy will be updated to reflect the additional information we collect and process to fulfill and ship orders.

Email: cuttingedgetoolsDFC@gmail.com

Scope

This Policy applies to deerfieldcutlery.com. It does not apply to third-party websites, applications, or social media platforms we may link to — those are governed by their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their content or practices.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

When you fill out our contact form, you provide us with:

• Your name
• Your email address
• Your phone number
• Any other information you choose to include in your message

We use this information solely to respond to your inquiry.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, our website platform, Squarespace, automatically collects basic information about your visit, including:

• Your IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system and device type
• Pages you view and time spent on the Site
• Referring website (if any)

This information is collected through cookies and similar technologies and helps us understand how visitors use the Site.

When the Online Store Launches

Once our online store is live, we will also collect information necessary to process and ship orders, such as billing and shipping addresses and payment information. Payment card details are handled directly by our payment processor and are not stored on our servers. This Policy will be updated with the specifics before the store goes live.

3. Cookies

A cookie is a small file that your browser stores on your device. Our Site uses cookies set by Squarespace, our platform provider, to enable basic site functionality and to measure general site usage. We do not use advertising cookies, and we do not use cookies or pixels to track you across other websites.

You can manage or block cookies through your browser settings; doing so may affect how the Site functions.

For the current list of cookies used on our Site, see Squarespace’s Cookie Policy.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to inquiries submitted through our contact form
• Maintain, secure, and improve the Site
• Protect against fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access
• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information. We do not use your information for targeted advertising.

5. How We Share Your Information

We do not share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers. We use Squarespace as our website platform. Squarespace processes data on our behalf in accordance with its own Privacy Policy. Once our online store is live, our payment processor will similarly process payment information on our behalf.
• Legal requirements. We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or other legal process, or to protect our rights, property, or the safety of others.
• Business transfers. If Deerfield Cutlery is ever involved in a sale, merger, or transfer of business assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will provide notice before your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

6. Data Retention & Deletion

We retain contact form submissions and related correspondence for as long as needed to respond to your inquiry and for our reasonable business records, and we delete or anonymize it when it is no longer needed. You may request deletion of your information at any time by emailing cuttingedgetoolsDFC@gmail.com with the subject “Delete My Information.”

7. Your Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:

• Know what information we have collected about you
• Request a copy of that information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information
• Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information (we do not sell or share personal information)

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at cuttingedgetoolsDFC@gmail.com. We will not discriminate against you for exercising these rights, and we may ask you to verify your identity before responding to a request.

California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

California residents have the specific rights described above under the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act. We do not sell or share personal information as those terms are defined under California law.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is open to visitors of all ages. Anyone is welcome to browse the Site and read about our products.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Our contact form is the only place we collect information directly. If you believe a child under 13 has submitted personal information to us, please contact us at cuttingedgetoolsDFC@gmail.com and we will delete it.

There is no age requirement to browse this Site but there is one to buy edged knives and tools. When Deerfield Cutlery's online store is publicly made available, age verification will take place during checkout to ensure purchasers are 18 years old or older. See our Legal page for the full terms that apply to knife purchases.

9. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. No method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. In the event of a data breach affecting your personal information, we will notify you and any applicable regulator as required by law.

10. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to other websites, including brand and manufacturer sites, that we do not control. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the revision date shown at the bottom of this page. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Deerfield Cutlery
Email: cuttingedgetoolsDFC@gmail.com