Privacy policy

Last Updated: November 15, 2025

Introduction

A Race Against Blindness 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"). A Race Against Blindness is powered by Shopify, which enables us to provide these 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 other transaction using the Services or otherwise communicate with us. If there is a conflict between our Terms of Service and this Privacy Policy, this Privacy Policy controls with respect to the collection, processing, and disclosure of your personal information.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using and accessing any of the Services, you acknowledge that you have read this Privacy Policy and understand the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described herein.

1. Personal Information We Collect or Process

We may collect or process the following categories of personal information, depending on how you interact with the Services and where you live:

Contact details: name, address, billing/shipping address, phone number, and email.
Financial information: credit/debit card details, payment information, and transaction data.
Account information: username, password, preferences, and settings.
Transaction information: items viewed, purchased, returned, exchanged, or cancelled.
Communications: information included in your communications with us.
Device and usage data: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, and activity on the Services.

2. Personal Information Sources

We collect personal information from:

You directly, when you create an account, make a purchase, or communicate with us.
Your device, automatically, when using the Services (via cookies and similar technologies).
Our service providers, who help us deliver the Services.
Third-party partners or affiliates, where permitted by law

3. How We Use Your Personal Information

We use personal information for the following purposes:

Provide, Tailor, and Improve Services.
Marketing and Advertising.
Security and Fraud Prevention.
Customer Support and Communication.
Legal Compliance.

4. How We Disclose Personal Information

We may share your information with Shopify, service providers, marketing partners, or as required by law, including during business transfers or reorganizations.

5. Relationship with Shopify

Our Services are hosted by Shopify. Shopify collects and processes information to provide and improve our store. Information you submit may be transmitted to and shared with Shopify and other partners, possibly located outside your country. To learn more, visit the Shopify Consumer Privacy Policy or manage your data at the Shopify Privacy Portal.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for their privacy or security practices. Please review their policies before providing personal information.

7. Children’s Data

Our Services are not directed toward children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of majority. If you believe your child has provided us personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.

8. Security and Retention

We use reasonable safeguards to protect your information but cannot guarantee absolute security. We retain data as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described above or as required by law.

9. Your Rights and Choices

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

Right to Access / Know
Right to Delete
Right to Correct
Right of Portability
Right to Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing

You can manage communication preferences using the “unsubscribe” link in our emails.

10. California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Notice

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the CCPA and CPRA, including the rights to know, delete, opt out, and be free from discrimination. To learn more or to exercise these rights, please see the sections below.

11. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information

We do not sell personal information for monetary gain. However, we may share data with third parties (like advertising partners) in ways that could be considered a “sale” or “sharing” under California law.

You may opt out at any time by visiting our Do Not Sell My Personal Information page or clicking the link in our footer. If your browser supports the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal, we will treat that as an opt-out request for your device and browser.

12. How to Submit a Data Removal Request

California residents can request deletion of their personal data as follows:

Visit your Account Settings page and click the “Data Removal Request” button.
This will open a pre-filled email addressed to steve@araceagainstblindness.org, using your login email for verification.
Once verified, we will confirm receipt within 10 days and process your request within 45 days (extensions up to an additional 45 days if necessary).

13. International Data Transfers

Your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than where you live, including the United States. Where required, we rely on appropriate data transfer mechanisms such as the EU Standard Contractual Clauses.

14. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect operational, legal, or regulatory changes. Updated versions will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions, requests, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

A Race Against Blindness
Email: steve@araceagainstblindness.org
Address: 4967 South Ellesmere Street, Gilbert, AZ 85298, USA