Last updated: July 23, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to Shed Happens, Inc (“Shed Happens,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). We respect your privacy and are 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://shedhappens.com/ (the “Website”) and use our services.

By using our Website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Website.

Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Request information about our products or services
  • Submit forms or surveys on our Website
  • Contact us via email, phone, or other means
  • Make a purchase or place an order
  • Subscribe to our newsletter or marketing communications

This information may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Mailing address
  • Company name (if applicable)
  • Any other information you choose to provide

Information Automatically Collected

When you visit our Website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity, including:

Device Information:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Device type and identifiers
  • Time zone setting
  • Location data (based on IP address)

Usage Information:

  • Pages visited on our Website
  • Time and date of visits
  • Time spent on pages
  • Referring website addresses
  • Links clicked
  • Search queries on our Website

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. These technologies help us:

  • Remember your preferences
  • Understand how you use our Website
  • Improve your user experience
  • Deliver targeted advertising
  • Analyze Website traffic and usage patterns

Types of Cookies We Use:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for basic Website functionality
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand Website usage and improve performance
  • Advertising Cookies: Enable targeted advertising and measure ad effectiveness
  • Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings

Third-Party Analytics and Advertising

Google Analytics We use Google Analytics to analyze Website traffic and usage. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit our Website, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to coming to our Website. We use this information to improve our Website and services. Google Analytics collects only the IP address assigned to you on the date you visit our Website, not your name or other identifying information. You can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Google Ads We use Google Ads to display advertisements across Google’s advertising network. Google Ads uses cookies and similar technologies to show you relevant ads based on your browsing activity. You can manage your Google Ads preferences or opt-out through Google’s Ads Settings.

Facebook Pixel We use Facebook Pixel to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns and to serve targeted advertisements on Facebook and Instagram. The Facebook Pixel collects information about your activities on our Website, which may include pages viewed, items added to cart, and purchases made. You can manage your Facebook ad preferences through your Facebook Ad Preferences.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Service Delivery

  • Process and fulfill your orders or service requests
  • Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
  • Send transaction-related communications
  • Maintain and improve our products and services

Marketing and Communications

  • Send promotional emails about our products, services, and special offers
  • Deliver targeted advertising based on your interests
  • Send newsletters and company updates
  • Conduct surveys and gather feedback

Analytics and Improvement

  • Analyze Website usage and user behavior
  • Improve Website functionality and user experience
  • Develop new products and services
  • Monitor and prevent fraud or abuse

Legal and Compliance

  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Enforce our terms of service and policies
  • Protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
  • Respond to lawful requests from public authorities

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as:

  • Payment processing
  • Email delivery
  • Analytics services
  • Advertising partners
  • Customer support
  • Website hosting

These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, asset sale, or bankruptcy, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or if we believe such action is necessary to:

  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Protect and defend our rights or property
  • Prevent fraud or illegal activities
  • Protect the safety of any person

With Your Consent

We may share your information for other purposes with your explicit consent.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. When determining retention periods, we consider:

  • The nature and sensitivity of the information
  • Legal and regulatory requirements
  • Business and operational needs
  • Your continued engagement with our services

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have the following rights:

Access and Portability

You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and receive a copy in a portable format.

Correction

You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.

Deletion

You have the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.

Opt-Out Rights

  • Marketing Communications: You can opt-out of marketing emails by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any marketing email or by contacting us directly.
  • Cookies: You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
  • Targeted Advertising: You can opt-out of targeted advertising through the Digital Advertising Alliance’s opt-out page.

Do Not Track

Our Website does not currently respond to Do Not Track signals. However, you can manage tracking through cookie settings and third-party opt-out mechanisms.

Children’s Privacy

Our Website and services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete that information promptly.

Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Encryption of data in transit
  • Secure servers and firewalls
  • Limited access to personal information
  • Regular security assessments

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

International Data Transfers

If you access our Website from outside United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in United States or other countries where we or our service providers operate. By using our Website, you consent to such transfers.

California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

  • The right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell
  • The right to request deletion of your personal information
  • The right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
  • The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by:

  • Posting the updated Privacy Policy on our Website
  • Updating the “Last updated” date
  • Sending you an email notification (if we have your email address)

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Shed Happens
 730 Portland Rd
Saco, ME 04072
United States

 Phone: 207.494.7546
Website: https://shedhappens.com/

SMS/Text Messaging Policy (Optional Section)

If you opt-in to receive SMS/text messages from us, the following terms apply:

Consent

By providing your mobile phone number and opting in, you consent to receive SMS messages from Shed Happens, including:

  • Order confirmations and updates
  • Appointment reminders
  • Promotional offers and marketing messages
  • Customer service communications

Opt-In/Opt-Out

  • To opt-in: Text START to 207.494.7546
  • To opt-out: Text STOP to any message you receive from us
  • For help: Text HELP to any message

Frequency and Charges

Message frequency varies based on your interactions with us. Message and data rates may apply. We are not responsible for any charges incurred from your mobile carrier.

Privacy

We will not share your mobile phone number with third parties for their marketing purposes without your explicit consent.