Privacy policy

Effective Date: April 8, 2026

At Small Stairs, operated by Lamplod LLC, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy describes how we collect, use, and disclose your personal information when you visit or make a purchase from www.smallstairs.com (the "Site").

SECTION 01 — DATA MINIMIZATION & COLLECTION

We only collect personal information that is adequate, relevant, and reasonably necessary for our business transactions.

- Order Information: When you make a purchase, we collect your name, billing address, shipping address, payment info (processed securely — we do not store full credit card numbers), email, and phone number.
- Device Information: We automatically collect information about your device, including IP address, browser type, and cookies to improve site functionality.

SECTION 02 — HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use your information to:

- Fulfill orders — processing payments, arranging shipping, and providing invoices.
- Communicate with you and provide customer support.
- Screen for potential risk or fraud.
- Provide targeted advertising or marketing communications (only with your explicit consent).

SECTION 03 — THIRD-PARTY DISCLOSURES

To comply with 2026 transparency laws (including the Rhode Island Data Transparency Act), we disclose that we share data with the following categories of third parties:

- Platform Providers: Shopify — to power our store.
- Fulfillment Partners: Shipping carriers (UPS, USPS, FedEx, DHL) to deliver goods.
- Payment Processors: Secure gateways to handle financial transactions.
- Advertising & Analytics: Google — for Shopping ads and site analytics.

Legal Note: We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

SECTION 04 — YOUR RIGHTS & CHOICES

Under the Colorado Privacy Act (CPA) and other state laws (IN, KY), you have the right to:

- Access, Correct, or Delete your personal information.
- Opt-Out of targeted advertising or profiling.
- Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a usable format.
- Appeal: If we decline a request, you have the right to appeal our decision by contacting us.

To exercise these rights, please email support@smallstairs.com.

SECTION 05 — COOKIES AND AI DISCLOSURE

We use cookies to enhance your experience. In compliance with 2026 transparency standards, if we utilize automated tools or AI for product recommendations or customer service, we disclose that these interactions are algorithmically generated.

SECTION 06 — DATA SECURITY & RETENTION

We use industry-standard SSL encryption to protect your data. We retain order information for a period of 7 years to comply with tax and legal requirements in the State of Colorado, after which inactive data is securely deleted.

SECTION 07 — CONTACT US

For more information about our privacy practices, please contact us:

Email: support@smallstairs.com
Phone: +1 (719) 285-7510
Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM MT
Address: Small Stairs — Lamplod LLC, 721 Harrison Ave, Leadville, CO 80461, United States