Privacy Policy

Introduction

GluBear ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our online store, or interact with our KidsZone.

We take children's privacy very seriously and comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and applicable provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, shipping address, and billing information when you make a purchase or create an account.
• Health Information: Limited health information that you voluntarily provide, such as diabetes type and management information, to customize your experience.
• Children's Information: We collect minimal information about children, limited to what is necessary to provide our services, and always with verifiable parental consent as required by COPPA.
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, including pages visited, time spent, and actions taken.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process and fulfill your orders
• Provide and maintain our website and services
• Personalize your experience
• Communicate with you about your account or orders
• Improve our website, products, and services
• Comply with legal obligations

We do not use personal information for purposes beyond those for which it was collected, unless we obtain your consent or as required by law.

Children's Privacy

Our KidsZone is designed for children, and we are committed to protecting children's privacy in compliance with COPPA. We:

• Require verifiable parental consent before collecting personal information from children under 13
• Collect only the information necessary to provide our services
• Allow parents to review, delete, and control the use of their children's information
• Maintain the confidentiality, security, and integrity of information collected from children
• Do not condition a child's participation in activities on providing more information than is reasonably necessary

HIPAA Compliance

For any protected health information (PHI) that may be collected or processed through our services:

• We implement appropriate safeguards to protect the privacy and security of PHI
• We limit the use and disclosure of PHI to the minimum necessary to accomplish the intended purpose
• We maintain appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect the confidentiality of PHI
• We provide you with rights regarding your PHI, including the right to access, amend, and receive an accounting of disclosures

Information Sharing

We may share your information with:

• Service providers who assist us in operating our website and business (e.g., payment processors, shipping companies)
• Legal authorities when required by law or to protect our rights
• Business partners, with your consent, for specific purposes disclosed to you

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties without your consent, except as described in this Privacy Policy.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• The right to access and receive a copy of your personal information
• The right to rectify or update your personal information
• The right to request deletion of your personal information
• The right to restrict or object to processing of your personal information
• The right to data portability

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

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and store certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

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