Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 20, 2026

Lightnin' Bug Designs (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website located at https://www.lightninbugdesigns.com (the “Site”) or otherwise interact with us.

By using our Site or services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

a. Personal Identifiers

Name, email address, phone number, billing address, shipping address, and other similar identifiers.

b. Commercial Information

Records of products or services purchased, obtained, or considered.

c. Financial Information

Payment details processed through third-party payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Affirm). We do not store full payment card information on our servers.

d. Internet or Network Activity

Information about your interaction with the Site, including IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and referring URLs.

e. Communications

Information you provide when contacting us, subscribing to emails or SMS, or completing forms.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information for legitimate business purposes, including to:

Process and fulfill orders and transactions
Provide customer service and respond to inquiries
Send transactional communications (order confirmations, shipping updates, account notifications)
Send marketing communications via email and SMS (subject to your consent and opt-out rights)
Improve and optimize our Site, products, and services
Conduct analytics and performance tracking
Prevent fraud, unauthorized transactions, and other illegal activity
Comply with legal obligations

3. Disclosure of Information

We may disclose your information to third parties in the following circumstances:

a. Service Providers

We share information with trusted third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, including:

Payment processing providers
Email and SMS marketing platforms (e.g., Klaviyo)
Website hosting and infrastructure providers (e.g., Wix)
Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
Shipping and fulfillment partners

These parties are contractually obligated to use your information only as necessary to provide services to us.

b. Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests, such as subpoenas or court orders.

c. Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, sale, or transfer of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

We do not sell or share personal information for third-party marketing purposes.

4. SMS and Text Messaging

If you provide your mobile phone number and affirmatively opt in, you consent to receive SMS (text) messages from Lightnin’ Bug Designs.

a. Types of Messages

Messages may include, but are not limited to:

Transactional messages (order updates, confirmations)
Event reminders
Marketing and promotional messages

b. Consent

Consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of purchase. You may revoke your consent at any time.

c. Message Frequency

Message frequency may vary depending on your interaction with us.

d. Message and Data Rates

Message and data rates may apply in accordance with your mobile carrier plan.

e. Opt-Out Instructions

You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to any SMS message. Upon receipt of your request, we will send a final confirmation message and cease further SMS communications.

f. Help Instructions

For assistance, reply HELP or contact us at support@lightninbugdesigns.com.

g. No Third-Party Sharing for SMS Marketing

We do not share, sell, or rent your SMS opt-in data or consent to any third parties for their marketing purposes.

5. Email Marketing Communications

If you provide your email address, you may receive marketing communications from us.

You may opt out at any time by:

Clicking the “unsubscribe” link included in our emails
Contacting us directly

We comply with applicable laws, including the CAN-SPAM Act.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Maintain site functionality
Analyze traffic and usage patterns
Support advertising and marketing efforts

You may control cookie preferences through your browser settings; however, disabling cookies may affect functionality.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

Fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy
Comply with legal, tax, or regulatory obligations
Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not directed to individuals under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. Your Privacy Rights (U.S. Residents)

Depending on your state of residence (e.g., California, Virginia, Colorado), you may have the right to:

Request access to the personal information we collect about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your personal information
Opt out of certain data processing activities

To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@lightninbugdesigns.com.

We will respond in accordance with applicable law.

11. Photos and Media

We may take photographs or videos during events for marketing, promotional, and business purposes.

By attending a Lightnin’ Bug Designs event, you consent to the use of your likeness in such materials.

If you prefer not to be included, you must notify us at the beginning of the event, and we will make reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting to this page with an updated effective date.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

📧 support@lightninbugdesigns.com