Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

This Privacy Policy describes how Venice Interactive, a DBA of Venice Partners & Enterprises LLC ("we," "us," or "our"), collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit studsdirect.com (the "Site") or make a purchase.

2. Information We Collect

Information you provide:

• Name, email address, shipping address, and phone number when you place an order
• Payment information (processed securely through Shopify Payments — we do not store card numbers)
• Email address when you subscribe to our mailing list or download content
• Any information you provide when contacting us

Information collected automatically:

• IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 6)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Process and fulfill your orders, including shipping and returns
• Send order confirmations, shipping updates, and delivery notifications
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Send marketing emails (only with your consent — you can unsubscribe at any time)
• Improve our Site, products, and customer experience
• Prevent fraud and comply with legal obligations

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We share information only with:

• Shopify — our e-commerce platform, which processes orders and payments
• Shipping carriers (USPS, UPS) — to deliver your orders
• Email service providers — to send transactional and marketing emails
• Analytics providers — to understand Site usage (anonymized data)
• Law enforcement — when required by law or to protect our rights

5. Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your information. All transactions are encrypted using SSL/TLS. Payment processing is handled by Shopify Payments, which is PCI DSS compliant. We do not store credit card numbers on our servers.

6. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and shopping cart
• Analyze Site traffic and usage patterns
• Deliver relevant advertising (via Meta Pixel and similar tools)

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect Site functionality.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of marketing communications at any time
• Request data portability
• Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at mark@studsdirect.com.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Order data is retained for a minimum of 7 years for tax and legal compliance.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes are effective upon posting to the Site. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

Questions about this Privacy Policy? Contact us:

Venice Interactive (DBA of Venice Partners & Enterprises LLC)
Email: mark@studsdirect.com
Website: https://studsdirect.com