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Privacy policy

Last updated: March 18, 2026

CM School Supply operates this store and website, including all related information, content, features, tools, products and services, in order to provide you, the customer, with a curated shopping experience (the "Services"). CM School Supply is powered by Shopify, which enables us to provide the Services to you.

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and disclose your personal information when you visit, use, or make a purchase or otherwise interact with the Services.

Personal Information We Collect or Process

When we use the term "personal information," we are referring to information that identifies or can reasonably be linked to you.

We may collect:

  • Contact details (name, address, email, phone number)

  • Financial information (payment details, transaction confirmations)

  • Account information (username, password, preferences)

  • Transaction data (purchases, cart activity, returns)

  • Communications (customer service inquiries)

  • Device data (IP address, browser, device identifiers)

  • Usage data (interactions with our website)

Personal Information Sources

We collect personal information:

  • Directly from you

  • Automatically via cookies and tracking technologies

  • From service providers

  • From partners or third parties

How We Use Your Personal Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and improve our services

  • Process orders and transactions

  • Personalize your shopping experience

  • Send marketing and promotional communications

  • Prevent fraud and ensure security

  • Provide customer support

  • Comply with legal obligations

How We Disclose Personal Information

We may disclose personal information for business and commercial purposes, including targeted advertising.

Categories of Personal Information Shared:

  • Identifiers (name, email, IP address)

  • Commercial information (purchase history)

  • Internet activity (browsing behavior)

  • Device and usage data

Categories of Third Parties:

  • Shopify and e-commerce platforms

  • Payment processors

  • Marketing and email/SMS platforms

  • Review platforms (e.g., product reviews)

  • Analytics providers

  • Advertising networks

  • Marketplace integrations (Amazon, Walmart, eBay)

  • Automation/integration tools

We may also disclose information:

  • To comply with legal obligations

  • To enforce policies

  • During business transfers (merger, sale, etc.)

Relationship with Shopify

The Services are hosted by Shopify, which processes personal information to provide and improve the Services.

To learn more: https://privacy.shopify.com

Third Party Websites and Links

We are not responsible for third-party privacy practices.

Children's Data

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Security and Retention of Your Information

We use reasonable safeguards, but no system is completely secure.

We retain personal information as follows:

  • Orders/transactions: up to 7 years

  • Account data: while active

  • Marketing data: until you opt out

  • Analytics data: limited duration

Retention depends on:

  • Legal requirements

  • Business needs

  • Dispute resolution

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

  • Access your data

  • Delete your data

  • Correct your data

  • Request data portability

  • Opt-out of targeted advertising

You may opt out of marketing emails at any time.

🔒 California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights:

Right to Know

You can request:

  • Categories of personal information collected

  • Sources of data

  • Purpose of use

  • Third parties shared with

  • Specific data collected

Right to Delete

You can request deletion of your personal data (with legal exceptions).

Right to Correct

You can request corrections to inaccurate information.

Right to Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing

We do not sell personal information for money.

However, we may share personal information for targeted advertising, which may be considered “sharing” under California law.

This includes sharing with:

  • Advertising networks

  • Marketing providers

  • Analytics companies

You can opt out by:

  • Clicking “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” on our website

  • Using Global Privacy Control (GPC)

  • Contacting us directly

Right to Non-Discrimination

We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights.

How to Submit a Request

You can submit a request by:

We may verify your identity before fulfilling requests.

Managing Communication Preferences

You can unsubscribe from marketing emails anytime.

International Transfers

Your data may be processed outside your country.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically.

Contact

If you have questions or want to exercise your rights:

CM School Supply is the data controller of your personal information.

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