Privacy Policy & Terms of Service
Herping.com LLC — A Utah Limited Liability Company
Last Updated: March 16, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Herping.com (“Website,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), owned and operated by Herping.com LLC, a limited liability company organized under the laws of the State of Utah. By accessing or using this Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy outlined below. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use this Website.
2. Privacy Policy
2.1 Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you visit or interact with our Website:
Personal Information: When you voluntarily provide it through contact forms, newsletter sign-ups, account registration, or purchases, we may collect your name, email address, mailing address, and phone number.
Automatically Collected Information: We automatically collect certain technical data when you visit our Website, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, time spent on pages, and other standard web analytics data.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, pixels, and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and understand user behavior. You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though some features of the Website may not function properly without them.
Purchase Information: If you make a purchase through our integrated Shopify store, your payment and transaction information is processed by Shopify Inc. and is subject to Shopify’s privacy policy. We do not store credit card numbers or full payment details on our servers.
2.2 How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to operate, maintain, and improve the Website; respond to your inquiries and fulfill your requests; send newsletters, updates, and promotional communications (with your consent); process transactions through our e-commerce partners; analyze Website usage to improve content and user experience; and comply with legal obligations.
2.3 Information Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our Website (such as hosting, analytics, and email services), but only to the extent necessary for them to perform their services. We may also disclose information if required by law, regulation, or legal process.
2.4 Third-Party Services
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, including but not limited to Herping.org (our nonprofit conservation partner), Shopify (for merchandise), and social media platforms. These third-party sites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices. We encourage you to review their policies before providing any personal information.
2.5 Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
2.6 Children’s Privacy
Our Website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us at info@herping.com.
2.7 Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete the personal information we hold about you; opt out of marketing communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link in our emails or contacting us directly; and request information about how your data is processed. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@herping.com.
2.8 California Residents (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect and how it is used, the right to request deletion of your personal information, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. As stated above, we do not sell personal information. To submit a request, contact us at info@herping.com.
3. Terms of Service
3.1 Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using Herping.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. These terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Website.
3.2 Use of the Website
You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to use the Website in any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation; to impersonate or attempt to impersonate Herping.com LLC, a Herping.com employee, another user, or any other person or entity; to engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone’s use or enjoyment of the Website; or to introduce any viruses, trojan horses, worms, or other malicious or technologically harmful material.
3.3 Intellectual Property
All content on this Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, photographs, videos, and software, is the property of Herping.com LLC or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, or otherwise use any content from this Website without our prior written consent.
3.4 User-Submitted Content
If you submit content to our Website (such as comments, photos, or forum posts), you grant Herping.com LLC a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, and distribute such content in any media. You represent and warrant that you own or control all rights to the content you submit and that such content does not violate the rights of any third party.
3.5 E-Commerce and Purchases
Merchandise purchases made through our Website are processed via Shopify. All transactions are subject to Shopify’s terms of service and payment processing policies. Herping.com LLC reserves the right to refuse or cancel any order for any reason, including product availability, errors in pricing or product descriptions, or suspected fraud. Prices and availability are subject to change without notice.
3.6 Donations
Donations made through Herping.org are processed by Herping.org, a separate 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Herping.com LLC facilitates links and information about Herping.org but is not responsible for the processing of donations. Please refer to Herping.org’s terms and policies for donation-related inquiries.
3.7 Disclaimer of Warranties
THE WEBSITE AND ALL CONTENT, MATERIALS, AND SERVICES PROVIDED ON OR THROUGH THE WEBSITE ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. HERPING.COM LLC DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE WEBSITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.
3.8 Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, HERPING.COM LLC, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, MEMBERS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, OR GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF THE WEBSITE, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
3.9 Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Herping.com LLC and its officers, directors, members, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to your use of the Website, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of a third party.
3.10 Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Utah, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in the State of Utah, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.
3.11 Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days’ notice prior to any new terms taking effect by posting the updated terms on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
4. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or Terms of Service, please contact us at:
Herping.com LLC
Email: info@herping.com
Website: https://herping.com