Privacy policy

A-Priori (“we,” “us,” “our”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://a-priori.us, make a purchase, or interact with our services, including SMS marketing and other communications. By using our site or services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.


1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information: Information that identifies or relates to you, such as:

- Name, email address, billing and shipping address, and phone number
- Payment information (processed securely through third-party providers)
- SMS subscription or marketing opt-in data

b. Non-Personal Information: Information automatically collected through technology:

- IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, and referring URLs
- Website usage data collected via cookies, pixels, and analytics tools


2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

- Process and fulfill orders, returns, and customer service inquiries
- Manage your account and purchase history
- Send transactional emails, SMS updates, and marketing messages (when consented)
- Improve our website functionality and user experience
- Detect and prevent fraud, unauthorized transactions, and other misuse

When you provide your phone number for SMS notifications or marketing, we use it solely for:

- Order updates (e.g., confirmations, delivery notices)
- Event or promotion announcements
- Cart reminder or abandoned cart messages (with consent)

You may opt out of SMS marketing at any time by replying STOP or contacting us directly.


3. SMS Abandoned Cart Policy

A-Priori’s website uses cookies to help keep track of items you add to your shopping cart, including when you have abandoned your cart.

This information is used to determine when to send cart reminder messages via SMS, if you have opted in to receive such communications.


4. Information Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell or rent your personal data.

We may share limited information with trusted service providers who help us operate our business (e.g., payment processors, shipping carriers, marketing platforms, or web hosting services).

Important: The above excludes text messaging originator opt-in data and consent. This information will not be shared with or sold to any third parties.

We may also disclose information when required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety.


5. Location Tracking and Location-Based Services

If you enable location services or share location data through our site or marketing programs, we may collect and use this data to personalize your experience (such as recommending nearby stores or events).

Location data is used exclusively for service enhancement and is never sold or shared with unaffiliated third parties.


6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Cookies and similar technologies are used to:

- Enable essential website functionality
- Remember preferences and shopping cart items
- Improve website analytics and performance

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect certain site features.


7. Your Privacy Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

- Request access to or deletion of your personal information
- Opt out of marketing communications, including SMS and email
- Update your account information at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us at contactus@a-priori.us.


8. Data Security

We use a globally trusted Point of Sale and Web Store system with encryption and other safeguards to protect your information.

While we take reasonable measures to protect your data, no online platform can guarantee complete security. You use our services at your own risk.


9. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary to fulfill orders, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.


10. International Users

If you access our website from outside the United States, please note that your data may be transferred to and processed in the U.S., where data protection laws may differ from those in your country.


11. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.


12. Contact Us

For questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at contactus@a-priori.us.