This policy explains what information GraduationYardSign.com ("GraduationYardSign," "we," or "us") may receive when you browse the site, personalize a design, submit an institution, contact us, or continue to checkout.
Information we may receive
- Information you provide: your name, email address, phone number, shipping details, institution or program name, design text, photos, and other personalization choices.
- Institution submissions: information you submit for source review, including optional submitter contact details.
- Checkout information: order contents and contact or delivery details needed to start checkout. When checkout is enabled, payment credentials are handled by the configured checkout provider; we may receive a transaction identifier, status, and related order details rather than your full card number.
- Technical and usage information: basic device, browser, page-view, performance, and referral information supplied by our hosting and analytics tools.
Browser storage
The site uses browser storage for functions such as keeping your cart and remembering whether certain interface notices have been dismissed. Clearing site data in your browser can remove this information. Some personalization work may remain in your browser until you continue to checkout or leave the editor.
How we use information
We may use information to:
- provide the design editor, cart, institution finder, and checkout;
- respond to questions and review institution submissions;
- prepare, fulfill, support, or document an order when commerce is enabled;
- maintain site reliability, understand usage, and prevent abuse; and
- comply with law and protect users, the service, and our rights.
When information is shared
We may provide information to vendors that perform services for the site, such as hosting, analytics, database, checkout, communications, production, or delivery. They receive information only for the relevant service. We may also disclose information when required by law, to investigate misuse, or as part of a business reorganization. We do not currently operate a program that sells personal information.
Photos, student information, and children
The service is intended for adults arranging a celebration, not for use by children. Do not submit a child's photo or personal information unless you are authorized to do so. Avoid including information that is not necessary for the design or order.
Institution directory data
Directory entries may come from public sources or user submissions. Finding an institution does not verify its branding, colors, logos, or endorsement of this service. Any personal information submitted through an institution-correction form is handled as described in this policy.
Retention and security
We retain information only as reasonably needed for the purposes above, legal obligations, dispute resolution, and service protection. Retention varies by data type and provider. We use reasonable safeguards, but no website or transmission method can promise absolute security.
Your choices
You can clear browser storage, decline to upload optional content, and contact us to ask about access, correction, or deletion of information you submitted. Requests may be limited by applicable law, identity verification, or legitimate operational and recordkeeping needs.
Updates and contact
We may update this policy as the service and its providers change. The date above identifies the current version. Questions or privacy requests can be sent to hello@graduationyardsign.com.