Privacy Policy — Downey Camera Shop

Last Updated: May 1, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how your personal information is collected, used, and shared when you visit or make a purchase from DowneyCamera.com (the “Site”), and how we comply with data protection regulations, including California consumer privacy laws and mobile messaging standards.

1. PERSONAL INFORMATION WE COLLECT

When you visit the Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including details about your web browser, IP address, time zone, and cookies installed on your device. As you browse, we collect information about the individual web pages or products you view, what websites or search terms referred you to the Site, and how you interact with the Site.

Order Information: When you make a purchase or attempt to do so, we collect your name, billing address, shipping address, payment information (processed securely via our encrypted financing gateways), email address, and phone number.

2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use the Order Information to:

• Fulfill orders placed through the Site (including coordinating with financing partners and arranging shipping).

• Communicate with you regarding your order or financing application status.

• Screen orders for potential risk or fraud.

• Provide information or advertising relating to our products or services based on your shared preferences.

3. MOBILE INFORMATION AND SMS COMPLIANCE

We value your privacy. If you choose to opt into SMS communications for order updates or customer support, your mobile number will be used exclusively for that purpose.

• No Sharing of Mobile Data: We do not sell, rent, or share your mobile opt-in data with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.

• Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from SMS messages at any time by replying “STOP” to 562-278-8442.

4. SHARING YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION

We share your Personal Information with trusted third parties to help us fulfill your requests:

• Financing Partners: To process online orders, your information is shared with our secure partners (Affirm, Snap, Acima, Progressive, or PayTomorrow).

• Service Providers: We use WooCommerce to power our store and Google Analytics to understand site usage.

• Legal Compliance: We may share information to comply with applicable laws, respond to subpoenas, or protect our rights.

5. BEHAVIORAL ADVERTISING

We use your Personal Information to provide targeted advertisements or marketing communications we believe may be of interest to you. You can opt out of targeted advertising through the Facebook, Google, and Digital Advertising Alliance portals.

6. CALIFORNIA CONSUMER PRIVACY ACT (CCPA)

As a California-based business, we respect your rights under the CCPA. Residents have the right to access, correct, update, or delete their personal information.

• Do Not Sell My Info: Downey Camera Shop does not sell your personal information to third parties.

7. DATA RETENTION

When you place an order through the Site, we maintain your Order Information for our records unless and until you ask us to delete this information.

8. CONTACT US

For more information about our privacy practices or to exercise your data rights:

• Business Name: Downey Camera Shop

• Address: 13541 Lakewood Blvd. Ste 200, Downey, CA 90242

• Phone: 562-278-8442

• Email: team@downeycamera.com

Why this version is ready for Google:

1. Transparency on Financing: It explicitly mentions that information is shared with financing partners, which explains to Google why a customer might be redirected during checkout.

2. Naming Consistency: It uses Downey Camera Shop to match your business license and Merchant Center profile.

3. SMS Integrity: The “No Sharing of Mobile Data” clause is a strict requirement for many advertising platforms to prevent spam flags.