Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 20, 2025
Last Updated: October 20, 2025

1. Introduction

Taming Lightning LLC (“we,” “us,” “our”) operates the websites https://taminglightning.net and https://taminglightning.net/store (collectively, the “Site”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit or make a purchase from our Site, use our services, or interact with us through affiliated platforms such as Patreon and Mailchimp.

By accessing or using the Site, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site.

2. Information We Collect

We collect personal and non-personal information in several ways:

a. Personal Information You Provide

We may collect the following personal data directly from you:

Name and contact details (such as email address and shipping/billing address)
Payment information (processed securely through third-party providers such as WooCommerce, PayPal, Venmo, and Stripe)
Account login credentials for registered users
Information provided through our contact forms, newsletter signups, or Patreon memberships

b. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect:

IP address and device information
Browser type, operating system, and referring URLs
Pages viewed and actions taken on the Site
Cookies, tracking pixels, and analytics data via tools such as Google Analytics and Jetpack

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To provide, operate, and improve our Site and services
To process orders and payments
To fulfill and deliver products through partners such as Printful
To communicate with you regarding your orders, updates, or inquiries
To send marketing and promotional communications (if you have opted in)
To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
To prevent fraud, unauthorized access, and misuse of our services

4. Legal Bases for Processing (EU/UK Visitors)

If you are located in the European Union or the United Kingdom, we process your personal data under the following legal bases:

Contractual necessity: to fulfill orders and provide services
Legitimate interests: to improve our business and marketing efforts
Consent: when you opt-in to newsletters, cookies, or marketing
Legal obligation: to comply with tax, accounting, or other legal requirements

You have the right to withdraw consent at any time by contacting us at info@taminglightning.net.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may limit certain features of our Site.

Types of cookies we use include:

Essential cookies: Required for website functionality (e.g., login sessions, cart management)
Analytics cookies: Used by Google Analytics and Jetpack for site performance tracking
Marketing cookies: Used for newsletter and social media integrations

6. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with trusted third parties as necessary to operate our business, including:

WooCommerce for order processing
PayPal, Venmo, and Stripe for secure payments
Printful for product fulfillment
Mailchimp for newsletters and email marketing
Patreon for community and membership management
Web hosting and analytics providers (e.g., WordPress, Jetpack, Google Analytics)

We do not sell or rent your personal data.
All third parties are required to maintain the confidentiality and security of your data and use it only as directed by us.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to:

Complete transactions
Fulfill legal, tax, and accounting obligations
Maintain business records
When data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymized.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access, correct, or delete your personal data
Withdraw consent to marketing or data processing
Object to processing based on legitimate interests
Request a copy of your personal data in a portable format
Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority (for EU/UK users)

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@taminglightning.net.

9. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

Payment information is processed using encrypted and PCI-compliant systems through WooCommerce, PayPal, Venmo, and Stripe.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our Site and services are not intended for children under 13 years of age.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us information, please contact us so we can delete it promptly.

11. International Data Transfers

As we are based in the United States, your personal information may be transferred and processed outside your country of residence, including in countries that may not have equivalent data protection laws. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place when transferring data internationally.

12. Links to Third-Party Websites

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites (such as Patreon, YouTube, or social media). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites. Please review their privacy policies separately.

13. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons.
The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.”

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:

Taming Lightning LLC
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Email: info@taminglightning.net
Website: https://taminglightning.net