01Information We Collect

We may collect information that you provide directly to us, information collected automatically when you use our website, and information received from third-party service providers.

Information You Provide

Depending on how you interact with Godwin Distributors, we may collect:

• Name
• Business name
• Business address
• Shipping address
• Billing address
• Email address
• Phone number
• Account login information
• Order information
• Payment and transaction information
• Business or licensing information when required
• Information submitted through contact or account forms
• Communications you send to us
• Other information you voluntarily provide

We only request information that is reasonably necessary for the applicable business purpose.

02Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically.

This may include:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device type
• Operating system
• Website pages visited
• Referring website
• Date and time of visits
• General interaction with the website
• Cookies and similar technologies
• Website performance and diagnostic information

This information may be used to help us operate, secure, analyze, and improve our website.

03Cookies & Similar Technologies

Godwin Distributors may use cookies, pixels, tags, scripts, and similar technologies to operate and improve our website.

These technologies may be used for purposes such as:

Essential Cookies

These may be necessary for website functionality, account access, shopping cart functionality, checkout, security, and other essential services.

Analytics Cookies

We may use analytics technologies to understand how visitors use our website and to improve website performance and user experience.

Marketing Technologies

Where applicable, we may use advertising or marketing technologies to measure campaigns, understand website activity, and deliver relevant advertising.

You may be able to control certain cookies through your browser settings or available cookie-management tools.

Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

04How We Use Your Information

We may use information we collect for purposes including:

• Creating and managing customer accounts
• Processing wholesale orders
• Processing payments
• Fulfilling and shipping orders
• Providing customer support
• Verifying business or account information
• Communicating about orders and accounts
• Responding to inquiries
• Preventing fraud and unauthorized activity
• Maintaining website security
• Improving our website and services
• Understanding website usage and performance
• Sending marketing communications where permitted
• Complying with legal and regulatory obligations
• Enforcing our terms and policies
• Protecting the rights, property, and safety of Godwin Distributors and others

05How We Share Information

We may share information with trusted service providers and business partners when reasonably necessary to operate our business.

These may include:

• Payment processors
• E-commerce and website service providers
• Shipping and delivery providers
• Website hosting providers
• Analytics providers
• Customer support providers
• Marketing and advertising providers
• Fraud prevention and security providers
• Professional advisers
• Government authorities or law enforcement where legally required

Service providers may only receive information reasonably necessary for the services they provide to us.

06Payment Information

Payments may be processed through third-party payment providers.

Godwin Distributors generally does not need to directly store complete payment card information when payment processing is handled by a third-party payment provider.

Payment providers may collect and process payment information according to their own privacy policies and terms.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of payment providers used during checkout.

07Order & Shipping Information

When you place an order, we may share necessary information with shipping carriers and fulfillment partners so that your order can be processed and delivered.

This may include:

• Name
• Business name
• Shipping address
• Phone number
• Email address
• Order information
• Tracking information

Only information reasonably necessary for fulfillment is shared for these purposes.

08Business & Account Verification

Because Godwin Distributors operates as a wholesale distributor, we may need to verify business information before approving certain accounts or orders.

Depending on the circumstances, this may include business information, licenses, permits, or other documentation.

Information collected for verification may be used to:

• Confirm account eligibility
• Comply with applicable laws
• Prevent fraud
• Protect our business
• Determine whether an order can be fulfilled

09Marketing Communications

If permitted by applicable law, we may send you information about:

• Products
• New arrivals
• Restocks
• Promotions
• Wholesale opportunities
• Company updates
• Industry information

You may unsubscribe from marketing emails by using the unsubscribe mechanism included in the communication.

Even if you opt out of marketing communications, we may still send transactional or service-related communications, such as order confirmations, shipping updates, account notifications, and important service announcements.

10Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

However, no method of transmission or electronic storage is completely secure.

Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted to or stored by us.

11Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to:

• Provide our services
• Maintain customer accounts
• Complete transactions
• Fulfill legal or regulatory obligations
• Resolve disputes
• Prevent fraud
• Enforce agreements
• Maintain appropriate business records

Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and the reason it was collected.

12Your Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live and applicable law, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information.

These may include rights to:

• Request access to personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of certain information
• Request information about how personal information is collected or used
• Opt out of certain marketing communications
• Exercise other rights provided by applicable law

Certain rights may be subject to legal exceptions or limitations.

To submit a privacy request, contact us using the information provided below.

We may need to verify your identity before completing certain requests.

13California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under applicable California privacy laws.

Depending on the circumstances, these may include rights to:

• Know what categories of personal information are collected
• Request access to certain personal information
• Request deletion of certain personal information
• Request correction of inaccurate personal information
• Opt out of certain forms of sharing or processing
• Receive information about how personal information is used

Godwin Distributors does not sell personal information for monetary consideration.

California residents may submit privacy requests using the contact information below.

We will process qualifying requests in accordance with applicable California law.

14Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are intended for businesses and adults.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children where prohibited by applicable law.

If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us so that we can review and take appropriate action.

15Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, applications, payment services, social media platforms, or other services.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of third-party websites.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of third-party services before providing them with personal information.

16Third-Party Analytics & Advertising

We may use third-party analytics, advertising, and marketing technologies to understand website activity and measure the effectiveness of our marketing.

These providers may collect information about your interaction with our website through cookies, pixels, or similar technologies.

The use of these technologies is subject to the applicable provider’s privacy policy and your available privacy choices.

17Do Not Track

Some web browsers provide a “Do Not Track” signal.

Because there is currently no universally accepted standard for responding to such signals, our website may not respond to all browser-based Do Not Track settings.

18International Users

Godwin Distributors primarily serves customers in the United States.

If you access our website from outside the United States, your information may be processed and stored in the United States or other locations where our service providers operate.

Privacy protections may differ between jurisdictions.

19Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our services, technology, legal requirements, or business practices.

When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

20Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or would like to submit a privacy-related request, please contact us.

Godwin Distributors
Phone: (815) 334-7936
Email: contact@godwindistro.com
Website: godwindistro.com

For privacy requests, please include enough information for us to identify your account or request while avoiding unnecessary sensitive information.