Privacy Policy

What Kooshball Collects When You Browse Our Classic Koosh Balls Site

At Kooshball, we take your privacy seriously. When you visit our site to explore classic koosh balls and related products, we collect certain information to improve your experience and operate our business effectively.

Information you provide directly: When you submit a contact form or subscribe to communications from Kooshball, we collect your name and email address.

Information collected automatically: When you browse Kooshball, we automatically collect device type, browser type, operating system, IP address, approximate location (city/region level), pages you visit, time spent on our site, and referral source. This information is collected through cookies and analytics tools.

Information from third parties: Kooshball participates in the Amazon Associates Program. We receive affiliate tracking data from Amazon.com to attribute qualifying purchases made through our product links. We also receive aggregated analytics data from Google Analytics.

How Kooshball Uses Your Information

Kooshball uses the information we collect to:

• Operate and improve our classic koosh balls site
• Respond to your inquiries and communications
• Send you koosh ball content updates and product guides you’ve opted into
• Analyze site traffic patterns and user behavior to improve our content
• Comply with legal obligations and maintain site security
• Prevent fraud and protect the integrity of our affiliate relationships
• Track affiliate referrals through the Amazon Associates Program

Cookies and Tracking Technologies on Kooshball

Kooshball uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and operate our affiliate business model:

Essential cookies: These are required for basic site functionality, including navigation and secure form submission.

Analytics cookies: Kooshball uses Google Analytics to track how visitors use our site — including which koosh ball product pages you visit, how long you stay, and where you came from. This data is aggregated and anonymized to protect your privacy.

Advertising cookies: As an Amazon Associate, Kooshball uses cookies placed by Amazon.com to attribute qualifying purchases to our affiliate links. These cookies track when you click through to Amazon and help us earn commissions on your koosh ball purchases.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality and our ability to provide you with personalized koosh ball recommendations.

How Kooshball Shares Information About Your Visit

Kooshball may share your information with:

• Service providers: Third-party companies that help us operate our site, including hosting services, email platforms, and analytics providers
• Amazon.com: As part of the Amazon Associates Program, we share referral information when you click through to purchase koosh balls on Amazon
• Law enforcement: When required by law or to respond to valid legal requests, court orders, or government investigations
• Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of Kooshball assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity

Kooshball does not sell your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

Data Security at Kooshball

Kooshball implements reasonable technical and organizational security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Our site uses SSL encryption to protect data transmitted between your browser and our servers.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While Kooshball strives to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Privacy Rights When Shopping for Koosh Balls

Rights available to all users:

• Access the personal information Kooshball holds about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Request restriction of processing

GDPR Rights (EU/EEA residents):

If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right to access your personal data and receive a copy
• Right to rectification of inaccurate personal data
• Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”) under certain circumstances
• Right to restrict processing of your personal data
• Right to data portability — receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Right to object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Right to withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent
• Right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority if you believe your rights have been violated

CCPA/CPRA Rights (California residents):

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) provide you with specific rights regarding your personal information:

• Right to know what personal information Kooshball collects about you and how we use it
• Right to know whether your personal information is sold or shared and to whom
• Right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information
• Right to request deletion of your personal information
• Right to request correction of inaccurate personal information
• Right to limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

Additional State Privacy Rights:

Residents of Virginia (VCDPA), Colorado (CPA), Connecticut (CTDPA), and Utah (UCPA) have privacy rights substantially similar to those provided under CCPA, including rights to access, correction, deletion, data portability, and opt-out of targeted advertising, subject to state-specific provisions and limitations.

How to exercise your rights: To exercise any of the privacy rights described above, please contact Kooshball using the information provided in the Contact section at the end of this Privacy Policy. You may also use the contact form on our site. We will respond to your request within 30–45 days. We may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests to protect your privacy and security.

Children’s Privacy and Koosh Ball Toys

Kooshball’s website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13 years of age. Koosh balls are toys enjoyed by children, but our site is designed for adult purchasers and parents.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided Kooshball with personal information, please contact us immediately using the information below. We will promptly delete such information from our systems in compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

Third-Party Links on Kooshball

Kooshball contains links to Amazon.com and potentially other third-party websites where you can purchase koosh balls and related products. Kooshball is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or accuracy of any third-party site.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit. Amazon.com has its own privacy policy governing transactions and data collection on their platform. Kooshball’s Privacy Policy applies only to information collected on this site.

International Data Transfers

Kooshball operates in the United States. If you access our classic koosh balls site from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country.

By using Kooshball, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States. We take steps to ensure that adequate protections are in place for such transfers, in compliance with applicable international data protection laws, including GDPR where applicable.

How Long Kooshball Keeps Your Information

Kooshball retains personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Contact form submissions are typically retained for up to 12 months to allow us to respond to your inquiries and maintain records of customer communications. Email subscription data is retained until you unsubscribe. Analytics data retention is governed by Google Analytics’ data retention policies, which we have configured to balance operational needs with privacy protection.

Email Communications from Kooshball

If you subscribe to communications from Kooshball, you will receive periodic emails about classic koosh balls, new product guides, and site updates. We respect your inbox and send emails thoughtfully.

You may unsubscribe from Kooshball emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in every email we send, or by contacting us directly using the information below. Unsubscribing from marketing emails will not affect transactional or administrative communications related to inquiries you’ve submitted.

Do Not Track Signals

Some web browsers transmit “Do Not Track” (DNT) signals to websites. At this time, Kooshball does not respond to Do Not Track signals. We continue to collect information as described in this Privacy Policy regardless of DNT settings.

If you wish to limit tracking, you can manage cookies through your browser settings or use browser extensions designed to block tracking technologies.

Changes to Kooshball’s Privacy Policy

Kooshball may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or site functionality. We will indicate the effective date of the latest revision at the top of this page.

Material changes to how we collect, use, or share your information will be communicated with reasonable notice, either through a prominent notice on our site or via email to subscribers. Continued use of Kooshball after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your privacy.

California “Shine the Light” Law

California Civil Code Section 1798.83 permits California residents to request information about personal information Kooshball has shared with third parties for their direct marketing purposes during the preceding calendar year.

To make such a request, please contact Kooshball using the information provided below. We will respond to your request within the time period required by California law.

Consent to This Privacy Policy

By using Kooshball to explore classic koosh balls and related products, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use this site.

Contact Kooshball About Your Privacy

To exercise your privacy rights, ask questions about this Privacy Policy, or contact Kooshball regarding how we handle your personal information, please reach out to us at:

We will respond to your inquiry within 30–45 days. For privacy rights requests, we may need to verify your identity before processing your request to protect your personal information.