**Privacy Policy**

**Prospectors Cache**
**https://tomashworth.com**
**Last Updated: June 18, 2026**

Prospectors Cache (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our store, watch embedded videos, leave comments, or interact with our content about gold prospecting, metal detecting, and related products.

By using our Site, you agree to this Policy.

### 1. Information We Collect

**Personal Information You Provide**
– Name, email address, and any details submitted through contact forms, newsletter signups, or comments.
– Order information when you purchase from our store (name, billing/shipping address, email, phone).
– Payment details are processed securely by third-party payment processors and are not stored on our servers.

**Automatically Collected Information**
– IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring websites (via analytics tools).
– Cookies and similar tracking technologies.

**Third-Party Sources**
Comment avatars may use Gravatar (Automattic). Embedded YouTube videos may collect data per YouTube’s policies.

### 2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information to:
– Operate, maintain, and improve the Site and store.
– Process and fulfill orders, including shipping.
– Respond to inquiries and provide customer support.
– Send newsletters or updates (only with your consent; easy unsubscribe available).
– Analyze Site usage and content performance.
– Comply with legal obligations and prevent fraud.

### 3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies for:
– Essential site functionality (shopping cart, login).
– Analytics and performance (e.g., Google Analytics or similar).
– Remembering preferences.

You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling some may affect site functionality.

### 4. Sharing of Information

We do **not** sell your personal information.

We may share data with:
– Service providers (hosting, email delivery, analytics, payment processing, shipping carriers).
– Legal authorities when required by law.
– Professional advisors (accountants, attorneys) under confidentiality.

Payment processors (such as Stripe or PayPal) handle transactions under their own privacy policies.

### 5. Data Retention

We keep personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined or as required by law (e.g., tax records for orders). You may request deletion of your data (subject to legal requirements).

### 6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
– Access, correct, or delete your personal data.
– Opt out of marketing communications.
– Request data portability.
– Object to certain processing.

**California Residents (CCPA/CPRA):** You have the right to know what personal information we collect, request deletion, and opt out of any “sale” or “sharing” of personal information (we do not sell or share for targeted advertising). Submit requests to the contact below.

**EU/UK Residents (GDPR/UK GDPR):** You may exercise rights including access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, and objection. Contact us to exercise these rights.

We will respond to verifiable requests within the timeframes required by law.

### 7. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

### 8. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under 13 (or 16 in some jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have, contact us immediately.

### 9. Links to Other Websites

Our Site may contain links to third-party sites (YouTube, social media, affiliates). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Review their policies separately.

### 10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The “Last Updated” date will reflect changes. Material changes will be highlighted on the Site.

### 11. Contact Us

For questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data:

**Email:** tom@tomashworth.com

**Prospectors Cache**
Tom Ashworth
Burnet, Texas

This Privacy Policy constitutes the entire agreement between you and Prospectors Cache regarding privacy on this Site.