Privacy Policy
Parent Company: Stonehill Learning and Energy Systems LLC
Entity: Every Critter (everycritter.com)
Effective Date: March 15, 2026
Data Protection Officer: Stephen Vicinanza
1.1 Overview and Scope
This Privacy Policy (the “Policy”) establishes the comprehensive framework for the collection, use, and protection of personal information by Every Critter, a subsidiary of Stonehill Learning and Energy Systems LLC (collectively, “the Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). This Policy applies to all customers and visitors of our e-commerce platform. By using this Site, you acknowledge the data practices described herein, which are governed by the rigorous standards of our parent organization.
1.2 Data Protection Officer (DPO)
To ensure the highest level of accountability, all data inquiries for the Stonehill enterprise and its subsidiaries are managed by our designated DPO:
- DPO: Stephen Vicinanza
- Contact: [Insert Email, e.g., stephen.vicinanza@gmail.com]
- Address: Staten Island, NY 10312
1.3 Information Collection: The “Transparency” Standard
We collect “Personal Information”—data that identifies or can be linked to you—only as necessary to fulfill our business obligations.
- Customer Identifiers: Legal name, shipping and billing addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers.
- Commercial Records: Detailed history of products purchased, order values, and transaction timestamps.
- Technical Identifiers: IP addresses, device types, and browser settings collected via our WordPress and WooCommerce infrastructure.
- Interaction Data: Inquiries and support requests submitted through Contact Form 7.
1.4 Our Technical Ecosystem (Processors)
We utilize a vetted stack of professional tools to manage our operations. These partners act as “Data Processors” and are prohibited from using your data for their own purposes:
- Infrastructure: WordPress and WooCommerce (Site management).
- Analytics: Google Analytics, WP Statistics, and WordPress Tracking (To analyze site performance and traffic flow).
- Communications: MailerLite (Newsletter management), Thunderbird (Secure desktop client for administrative correspondence), and Contact Form 7 (Inquiry intake).
1.5 Use of Personal Information
We use your data strictly for:
- Transactional Fulfillment: Processing payments and coordinating the logistics of shipping your orders.
- Customer Support: Responding to inquiries and providing technical assistance.
- Site Optimization: Using analytics to ensure the Site remains functional and user-friendly.
- Security: Monitoring for fraudulent activity to protect both the customer and Stonehill Learning and Energy Systems LLC.
1.6 Data Sharing and Non-Disclosure
Every Critter does not sell your personal data. Data sharing is limited to:
- Internal Synergy: Data may be shared with our parent company, Stonehill Learning and Energy Systems LLC, for centralized accounting, legal compliance, or administrative oversight.
- Logistics Partners: Sharing names and addresses with shipping carriers to ensure delivery.
- Legal Mandates: Disclosure required under the NY SHIELD Act in the event of a security audit or valid legal process.
1.7 Compliance: NY SHIELD Act & CCPA/CPRA
As a New York-based enterprise, we maintain:
- Administrative Safeguards: Designated security coordination by Stephen Vicinanza.
- Technical Safeguards: Encryption of data in transit ($TLS\ 1.3$) and at rest ($AES-256$).
- Consumer Rights: You have the right to request access to your data, the right to correct inaccuracies, and the right to request deletion (subject to statutory financial retention laws).
1.8 Data Retention and Disposal
In accordance with our Master Retention Table, e-commerce transaction data is retained for 7 years for tax purposes. General marketing data and contact form inquiries are purged after 3 years if no further interaction occurs.
