We value your privacy. Any personal information you share during checkout (such as your name, address, and email) will be used solely to process your order and provide customer service. We do not share or sell your data.​

 

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit or make a purchase from benmetzger.com (“Site”), owned and operated by Ben Metzger, doing business as BPM Typewriters (“we,” “us,” or “our”).

 

 

1. Information We Collect

 

When you use our Site, we may collect the following types of information:

 

• Personal Information You Provide: Name, email address, phone number, billing/shipping address, and payment details.

• Automatically Collected Information: IP address, browser type, device info, time zone, and browsing behavior via cookies and analytics tools.

 

 

2. How We Collect Information

 

We collect personal information in the following ways:

 

• When you place an order or contact us via forms or email.

• Automatically through cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies when you browse our site.

 

 

3. How We Use Your Information

 

We use your information to:

 

• Fulfill orders and process payments.

• Communicate with you about your purchase.

• Provide customer service and technical support.

• Improve and personalize your experience on our site.

• Comply with applicable laws and prevent fraud.

 

 

4. Sharing Your Information

 

We may share your information with third parties only as necessary to operate our business:

 

• Wix – our website and ecommerce platform.

• Payment Processors – like Stripe or PayPal to securely process payments.

• Shipping Providers – to deliver your typewriter safely.

 

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

 

 

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

 

We use cookies and similar tools to:

 

• Understand how you use our site.

• Remember your preferences.

• Improve website functionality and performance.

 

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

 

 

6. Your Rights

 

Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your personal information, such as:

 

• Accessing or correcting your data.

• Requesting deletion of your data.

• Withdrawing consent or opting out of marketing communications.

 

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at ben.metzger@gmail.com.

 

 

7. Data Retention

 

We retain your information only as long as necessary to fulfill your order and meet legal obligations.

 

 

8. Minors

 

This website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from minors.

 

 

9. Data Transfers

 

Our website is hosted by Wix, which may store data on servers outside your home country. We take appropriate steps to ensure your information is protected when transferred internationally.

 

 

10. Changes to This Policy

 

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.

 

 

11. Contact Us

 

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

 

Ben Metzger

Littleton, Colorado

Email: ben.metzger@gmail.com