Effective Date: June 26, 2025
Thank you for visiting Alaska Goldworks LLC (“we,” “our,” “us”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us when you shop in store, browse alaskagoldworks.com, or purchase through our Ecwid/Lightspeed Instant Site (the “Site”). This notice explains what data we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and the choices available to you.
1. Scope of this Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through the Site, at our physical studio (502 9th Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99701), or via our social-media and email marketing channels. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described here.
2. Information We Collect
| Category | Examples | How We Collect |
| Contact & Order Info | Name, billing & shipping addresses, phone, email, purchase details | Checkout forms, in-store repair tickets, event RSVPs |
| Payment Data | Last 4 digits of card, transaction ID (never full card numbers) | Secure payment processors (e.g., Lightspeed Payments, PayPal) |
| Device & Usage Data | IP address, browser type, referring page, time spent, pages viewed | Cookies, web beacons, Ecwid analytics |
| Marketing Preferences | Newsletter opt-ins, social-media handles | Sign-up forms, contest entries |
| User-Generated Content | Product reviews, photos, messages | Review widgets, email, social tags |
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Parents who believe a child has provided personal data may contact us to request deletion.
3. Why We Collect & How We Use Your Information
We rely on one or more of the following legal bases (where applicable): performance of a contract, our legitimate business interests, your consent, and compliance with legal obligations.
4. Sharing & Disclosure
We share information only as needed with trusted partners:
We do not sell or rent your personal data.
5. Cookies & Similar Technologies
The Site uses first-party and third-party cookies to:
A banner on your first visit explains cookie use and links back to this policy, per FTC guidance. ftc.govsupport.ecwid.com
You can manage cookies in your browser settings or opt out of interest-based ads at optout.aboutads.info.
6. Your Rights & Choices
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:
| Right | What it means |
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| Access / Portability | Request a copy of the data we hold. | |
| Correction | Ask us to fix inaccurate info. | |
| Deletion | Ask us to erase data no longer needed. | |
| Opt-Out | Unsubscribe from marketing at any time. |
Send requests to info@alaskagoldworks.com or write to our address. We will respond within 30 days, subject to identity verification and legal exceptions.
7. Data Retention
When retention periods lapse, data is securely deleted or anonymized. ftc.gov
8. Security
We follow the FTC’s five-step data-security framework—take stock, scale down, lock it, pitch it, and plan ahead—to safeguard personal information. Measures include encryption in transit (HTTPS), role-based access controls, and regular backups. ftc.gov
9. International Transfers
If you are located outside the United States, your information will be processed and stored in the U.S. Using our Site signifies consent to such transfer, consistent with applicable data-protection laws.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any significant changes will be posted here and, where appropriate, notified to you via email. Revised policies take effect immediately unless stated otherwise.
11. Contact Us
Alaska Goldworks LLC
502 9th Avenue
Fairbanks, AK 99701, USA
Email: info@alaskagoldworks.com
Phone: (907) 455-GOLD
Have questions or concerns? Please reach out—protecting your privacy is central to the trust you place in us.
