Effective Date: April 20, 2026

At Midwest Martyr, we take your privacy very seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information. By using our website or providing us with your personal information, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

When you visit our website or purchase our merchandise, we may collect the following types of personal information:

• Contact information, such as your name, email address, and postal address.
• Payment information, such as your credit card number and billing address.
• Order information, such as the products you purchase and your order history.
• Email list sign-up information collected through our website, merch table QR codes, or other opt-in forms.
• Communications you send to us, such as emails and messages through social media.
• Usage data automatically collected when you visit our website, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on our site (collected via cookies and analytics tools — see Section 3 below).

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

• To process and fulfill your orders, including shipping and billing.
• To communicate with you about your orders and respond to your inquiries.
• To send you marketing communications, such as newsletters, show announcements, and promotional offers that we believe may interest you.
• To grow and manage our email list for fan engagement purposes.
• To improve our website and products, such as by analyzing website usage and customer feedback.
• To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights and interests.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website is built on Squarespace, which uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate the site and analyze traffic. 

We and our service providers (including Squarespace and Google Analytics, if enabled) may use cookies to:

• Keep the site functioning properly (e.g., shopping cart, session management).
• Analyze how visitors use our website so we can improve the experience.
• Remember your preferences across visits.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect some functionality of our website. For more information on how Squarespace uses data, please visit squarespace.com/privacy.

How We Disclose Your Information

We may disclose your personal information to the following types of third parties:

• Squarespace, our website and e-commerce platform provider, which hosts our site and may process data in connection with our store. For details, see squarespace.com/privacy.
• Square, our point-of-sale and payment processing provider used at live shows and in-person events. For details, see squareup.com/legal/privacy.
• Fourthwall, our print-on-demand and online merchandise fulfillment partner. Fourthwall may receive order and shipping information necessary to fulfill purchases. For details, see fourthwall.com/privacy.
• Shipping carriers and fulfillment partners who help us deliver your orders.
• Marketing partners who help us send you marketing communications.
• Law enforcement or other government authorities, as required by law or to protect our rights and interests.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Your Choices

You can choose to opt out of receiving marketing communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails. Please note that even if you opt out of marketing communications, we may still send you transactional communications, such as order confirmations and customer service messages.

You can also update or delete your personal information by contacting us at midwestmartyrband@gmail.com.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. For example, we retain order and transaction records as required for tax and accounting purposes, and we retain email list subscriber information until you unsubscribe or request deletion.

Security

We use reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, and disclosure. Our website is hosted on Squarespace, which maintains industry-standard security practices. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us at midwestmartyrband@gmail.com and we will promptly delete it.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA Notice)

If you are a California resident, you may have certain rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect and how it is used, the right to request deletion of your personal information, and the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information.

We do not sell your personal information. To exercise your rights, contact us at midwestmartyrband@gmail.com. We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

Governing Law

This Privacy Policy and any disputes related to it shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Indiana, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time by posting a new version on our website. The Effective Date at the top of this page reflects when the policy was last revised. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about our information practices.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: midwestmartyrband@gmail.com