Last updated: [11/07/2025]
Website: https://dope-exotics.com
Business Name: Dope Exotics
Contact: dopeexotics.reptiles@gmail.com

1. Introduction

Dope Exotics (“we,” “our,” “us”) operates the website https://dope-exotics.com.
We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have in relation to it.
By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

A. Personal Information You Provide

Name
Email address
Phone number
Shipping & billing address
Order details
Messages sent through our contact forms

B. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, third-party systems may automatically collect:

IP address
Browser type
Device type
Pages visited
Time spent on pages
Referring URLs
Cookies and similar tracking technology
Location (approximate, based on IP)

This data is used for analytics, website performance, advertising, and security.

3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and tracking tools for:

Website functionality
Session management
Analytics
Ad personalization
Ad measurement
Fraud detection

These tools may be provided by:

Ezoic
Google Ads / AdSense
Google Analytics
Social media platforms (if you embed content)

You may clear cookies in your browser or opt out using your device settings.

4. Advertising & Ezoic Compliance

We use Ezoic to serve ads on our website.
Ezoic may collect and use data described in their policies:

Ezoic Privacy Policy: https://www.ezoic.com/privacy/

Ezoic may use:

Cookies
Advertising identifiers
Demographic information
Interest-based data
Visitor behavior

This is used to deliver personalized ads, optimize revenue, and track performance.

We comply with:

The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
Google’s Publisher Policies

You may adjust consent settings through Ezoic’s Consent Management Platform (CMP) shown on our site.

5. How We Use Information

We may use collected information for:

Order processing
Shipping and customer support
Fraud prevention
Improving website performance
Displaying personalized ads
Analytics and trend monitoring
Internal business operations

We NEVER sell personal information.

6. Sharing Information

We may share non-personal or necessary data with:

Payment processors (Square, Shopify Payments, etc.)
Shipping carriers
Advertising networks (Ezoic, Google)
Analytics providers
Fraud prevention services

We do NOT share:

Passwords
Payment card numbers
Sensitive personal information

7. Data Retention

We keep collected information only as long as necessary for:

Legal compliance
Customer support
Order history
Fraud prevention
Tax and accounting requirements

Users may request deletion at any time.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your region, you may have rights to:

Access your data
Correct inaccurate data
Request deletion
Opt out of personalized advertising
Withdraw consent
Disable cookies

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites.
We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.

10. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal data, including:

SSL encryption
Secure payment processors
Limited data access
Secure hosting and firewall protections

No online system is 100% secure, but we follow industry standards.

11. Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect information from children under age 13.
If we become aware that a child has submitted data, we will delete it.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Revised versions will be posted here with an updated “Last Updated” date.

13. Contact Us

If you have privacy questions, contact:

📧 dopeexotics.reptiles@gmail.com
📬 Dope Exotics – Valparaiso, Indiana (United States)