Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 1, 2025

Triebold Paleontology, Inc. (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your information when you visit our website trieboldpaleontology.com.

By using our website, you consent to the practices described below.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

a. Information You Provide

  • Name, email address, phone number, company/organization, and other details you provide through contact forms, inquiries, newsletter sign-ups, or transactions.

b. Automatically Collected Information

  • IP address, browser type, operating system, device details, referring website, and browsing activity on our site.

c. Cookies & Similar Technologies

  • Cookies, pixels, and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) may collect information to enhance your experience, track website performance, and deliver targeted advertising.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information for purposes including:

  • Responding to inquiries and fulfilling requests.

  • Processing purchases or service orders.

  • Sending marketing communications (if you consent).

  • Improving website performance, functionality, and security.

  • Complying with legal and regulatory obligations.

3. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR/UK GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom (UK), we rely on the following legal bases to process your personal data:

  • Consent – when you sign up for marketing communications.

  • Contract – to provide products or services you request.

  • Legitimate Interests – to improve services, maintain security, or prevent fraud.

  • Legal Obligation – where required by applicable law.

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share information with:

  • Service Providers – for website hosting, analytics, email services, and customer relationship management.

  • Legal Authorities – if required by law or to protect our legal rights.

  • Business Transfers – in the event of a merger, sale, or asset transfer.

5. Your Privacy Rights

For California Residents (CCPA/CPRA):

You have the right to:

  • Know what categories of personal information we collect and how we use it.

  • Request access to and a copy of your personal information.

  • Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal exceptions).

  • Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information (we do not sell your information).

  • Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise these rights, contact us at [Insert Contact Email].

For EU/UK Residents (GDPR/UK GDPR):

You have the right to:

  • Access and obtain a copy of your personal data.

  • Request correction or deletion of your data.

  • Restrict or object to processing of your data.

  • Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent).

  • Data portability – receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

Requests may be made by contacting us at [Insert Contact Email].

6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Remember your preferences.

  • Analyze website traffic and usage.

  • Deliver relevant advertisements.

Cookie Choices:

  • You can disable cookies through your browser settings.

  • EU/UK visitors will be presented with a cookie consent banner to manage preferences.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, or as required by law.

8. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no system is completely secure.

9. International Data Transfers

If you access our website from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S., where privacy laws may differ. We take measures to ensure such transfers comply with applicable laws (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses for EEA/UK users).

10. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from them. If you believe we have unintentionally collected data from a child, please contact us and we will delete it.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties.

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

Triebold Paleontology, Inc.
201 South Fairview Street
Woodland Park, CO, 80863
Email: chris@rmdrc.com
Phone: (719) 394-3212