Privacy Policy

Effective Date: Dec 25, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Art School Records Store by Ahst 131 LLC collects, uses, shares, and protects your personal information when you visit our website or make a purchase.

Data Controller:
Ahst 131 LLC
22917 Pacific Coast Hwy., Suite 300
Malibu, CA 90265, United States
📧 [email protected] · ☎️ 707-786-3420

1) Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of information:

Identity & Contact Information
Name, shipping and billing address, email address, and phone number.

Order & Support Information
Products purchased, order numbers, customer support communications, return or refund requests, and any photos or documents you voluntarily provide to verify issues (e.g., damage or defects).

Payment Information
Payments are processed by third-party providers such as Stripe and PayPal. We receive only transaction identifiers and payment status.
We do not store full credit card numbers, CVV codes, or bank account details.

Technical & Usage Data
IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, session data, and cookies.

2) How We Use Your Information

We use your information only for legitimate business purposes, including:

Processing and fulfilling orders, shipping products, and handling returns or refunds
Processing payments and preventing fraud
Sending transactional emails such as order confirmations, shipping updates, and service notices
Analyzing site performance and improving functionality using aggregated, non-identifying analytics
Sending marketing emails only if you explicitly opt in

You may unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time.

3) Consent

By placing an order, submitting a support request, initiating a return, or completing a transaction, you consent to our use of your information for that specific purpose.

For optional uses, such as promotional emails, we request separate consent. You may withdraw consent at any time by using the unsubscribe link or by contacting [email protected].

4) When We Share Information

We do not sell personal information.

We share information only with trusted third parties when necessary:

Payment processors: Stripe and PayPal (PCI DSS compliant)
Shipping & logistics providers: such as USPS or UPS, for delivery and tracking
Operational service providers: website hosting, email delivery, analytics, and IT services, under contractual confidentiality obligations
Legal authorities: when required by law or to protect our legal rights

5) Data Retention

Transaction and receipt records: retained for at least 7 years to meet accounting and tax requirements
Customer accounts and support records: retained until deletion is requested or after 24 months of inactivity
Marketing data: retained until you unsubscribe

6) Data Security

Data transmitted through our site is protected using SSL/TLS encryption
Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel only
Payment data is processed by third-party providers; we never store full card details or CVV codes

No system is completely secure, but we use reasonable safeguards to protect your information.

7) Cookies & Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies, including:

session_id: maintains your browsing session and referrer data
cart: remembers items in your shopping cart (typically stored for up to 2 weeks)
login/storefront cookies: support secure access to certain site features (if applicable)

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features such as cart and checkout may not function properly.

8) Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

Access, update, or correct your personal information
Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal retention requirements)
Withdraw consent for marketing communications
Request a copy of the data we hold about you

California residents have additional rights under the CCPA/CPRA, including the right to know, delete, and not be discriminated against for exercising privacy rights.

Requests can be sent to [email protected]. We may verify your identity before fulfilling a request.

9) International Data Transfers

Your information may be stored or processed in the United States. If third-party service providers process data in other countries, your information may be subject to the laws of those jurisdictions.

10) Links to Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Once you leave our site, their policies apply.

11) Minimum Age

By using this website, you confirm that you are at least the age of majority in your state of residence, or that you are using the site with permission from a parent or legal guardian.

12) Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law or our practices. Updates take effect when posted with a revised Effective Date. Material changes may be communicated on the website or by email.