Policy
Privacy Policy
Last Updated: May 17, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Hecktech, Inc., an Arizona corporation doing business as Heckler ("Heckler," "we," "us"), collects, uses, and shares personal information when you use heckler.com, shop.heckler.com, and related services (the "Services").
Information We Collect
Information you provide
- Name, email, phone number
- Billing and shipping address
- Company information for B2B accounts
- Account credentials stored securely and not in plain text
- Order details and purchase history
- Communications such as support inquiries, emails, and messages
- Dealer / reseller application information
Payment information
- Payments are processed by third parties including Shopify Payments and Stripe
- We do not store full payment card numbers
Automatically collected information
- IP address
- Device and browser data
- Usage behavior such as pages viewed and interactions
- Approximate location at city/state level
- Cookies and similar technologies
How We Use Information
We use personal information to:
- Process orders and provide services
- Communicate with you about orders, support, and updates
- Improve our website and products
- Send marketing communications, which you may opt out of anytime
- Deliver and measure advertising
- Detect fraud and protect security
- Comply with legal obligations
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies for:
- Strictly necessary site functionality and security
- Analytics, such as Google Analytics
- Advertising, such as Meta, Google Ads, and LinkedIn
Your Choices
- Cookie Banner & Settings: You can accept, reject, or customize non-essential cookies using our cookie consent banner and "Cookie Settings" tool available on the Site.
- Browser Controls: You may block or delete cookies through your browser settings.
- Global Privacy Control (GPC): We honor GPC signals as a request to opt out of the sale and sharing of personal information.
Third-Party Tracking
Advertising partners may collect information over time and across different websites to provide targeted advertising.
Sharing of Information
We may share information with:
- Payment processors including Shopify Payments and Stripe
- Shipping carriers
- Marketing, analytics, and advertising partners
- Service providers supporting operations
We do not sell personal information for monetary value. We may share data for advertising purposes, which may be considered "sharing" under applicable laws.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for business and legal purposes, including:
- Orders and transactions: up to 7 years
- Customer support: up to 3 years
- Analytics data: up to 26 months
Security
We use reasonable safeguards including encryption in transit (TLS), access controls, and vendor security practices. No system is completely secure.
Children's Privacy
Our Services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
- Access your personal information
- Request deletion
- Correct inaccuracies
- Opt out of sale or sharing
To exercise your rights, contact us at privacy@heckler.com.
We will respond within applicable legal timeframes.
International Users
Your information may be processed in the United States.
Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Contact
privacy@heckler.com