Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for shop.gibbssmitheducation.com

Effective Date: April 7, 2026

Gibbs M. Smith, Inc. (dba Gibbs Smith Education) and its affiliates, subsidiaries, and related entities, collectively referred to as "Company," "we," "us," or "our," respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it through this Privacy Policy.

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit or make a purchase from shop.gibbssmitheducation.com, referred to as the "Site." It also explains your rights and choices regarding your personal information.

By accessing or using the Site, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect information about you in a variety of ways, including:

a. Personal Information You Provide

• Name
• Billing and shipping address
• Email address
• Phone number
• Payment information such as credit card details, processed securely by third party payment processors
• Account login credentials if you create an account

b. Automatically Collected Information

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device information
• Operating system
• Access times
• Pages viewed and referring URLs

c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience and analyze usage.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect to:

• Process and fulfill orders
• Provide customer service
• Send transactional communications
• Send marketing and promotional communications where permitted by law
• Improve our website, products, and services
• Detect and prevent fraud and security issues
• Comply with legal obligations

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with:

• Service providers such as payment processors, shipping carriers, hosting providers, and analytics partners
• Marketing partners, where permitted by law
• Legal authorities if required to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes
• Business partners in connection with a merger, sale, or asset transfer

We do not sell personal information in exchange for monetary compensation. However, some data sharing may be considered a sale under certain state laws.

4. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your state of residence, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. These may include:

• The right to access the personal information we hold about you
• The right to request correction of inaccurate information
• The right to request deletion of your personal information
• The right to opt out of certain data sharing or targeted advertising
• The right to limit the use of sensitive personal information where applicable
• The right to not be discriminated against for exercising your rights

Residents of states such as California, Colorado, Connecticut, Virginia, Utah, and others may have specific rights under applicable laws.

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the links below.

• Personal Data Requests
• Do Not Sell or Share my personal information
• US Privacy Requests

5. Children’s Privacy

The Site is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.

6. Data Security

We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures designed to protect your personal information. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

8. Cookies and Tracking Choices

You can control cookies through your browser settings. You may also opt out of certain targeted advertising through industry opt out tools where available.

9. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" feature. Because there is no consistent industry standard, we do not currently respond to such signals.

10. Third Party Links

The Site may contain links to third party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.

11. International Users

If you access the Site from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other jurisdictions with different data protection laws.

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at:

Gibbs M. Smith, Inc.
1706 N 1200 W, Unit #2100
Layton, UT 84041

Email: textbooks@gibbs-smith.com
Phone: 844-479-2665

14. Additional State Disclosures

Certain state laws may require additional disclosures, including details about categories of personal information collected, sources of information, business purposes, and categories of third parties with whom information is shared. These disclosures are available upon request.

Important Notice

This Privacy Policy is provided for general informational purposes and is not legal advice. Privacy laws vary and change frequently. You should consult qualified legal counsel to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and territorial laws and regulations.