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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 2026

SIGMA CUM LAUDE LLC ("we," "our," or "us") respects your personal privacy and is committed to protecting the data collected through our website (sigmacumlaude.com). This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the collection, use, and protection of your personal information in compliance with applicable laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Information We Collect

  • Contact Information: Name, shipping address, billing address, email address, and telephone number provided during checkout or contact inquiries.
  • Order & Transaction Data: Products purchased, quantities, pricing, order numbers, and transaction timestamps.
  • Payment Data: Payment card details are handled directly by PCI-DSS Level 1 compliant processors; we do not store full credit card numbers on our servers.
  • Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, and pages visited, collected through necessary cookies for site security and navigation.

2. How We Use Your Information

  • To fulfill, pack, and deliver your regalia orders and communicate order confirmations and tracking updates.
  • To provide responsive customer service and assist with returns or exchanges.
  • To detect, prevent, and protect against fraudulent transactions and security threats.
  • To maintain accurate accounting and tax records as required by United States laws.

3. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We share data strictly with trusted service partners necessary to fulfill your orders:

  • Carriers: United States Postal Service (USPS) and FedEx Ground for parcel delivery and tracking.
  • Payment Processors: PCI-compliant merchant gateways to authorize payments securely.
  • Hosting & Security: Secure cloud servers with 256-bit SSL encryption.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use essential cookies strictly necessary for core site operations (such as maintaining your shopping cart session). You can control cookie settings via your browser settings or our on-site cookie preference options.

5. Your Privacy Rights (CCPA / GDPR)

Depending on your state or jurisdiction of residence, you have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
  • Request correction or deletion of your personal data.
  • Opt-out of any non-essential marketing communications.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at business@sigmacumlaude.com. We will respond promptly within the legally required timeframes.

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy: