Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 2026
1. Who We Are
Ancient Myco is a functional mushroom supplement brand owned and operated by Eric Schwarz, based in Payson, Utah, USA. We can be reached at [email protected].
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit ancientmyco.com or make a purchase from us.
2. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
Information you provide directly:
— Name, email address, and shipping address when you place an order
— Payment information (processed securely by Stripe — we never store your card details)
— Messages you send us via email or our contact form
— Information submitted through our Mushroom Warrior application form
Information collected automatically:
— Pages visited and time spent on our site (via Google Analytics)
— Browser type, device type, and IP address
— Referring website or search terms that brought you to our site
Information from third parties:
— Order and subscription data from Stripe, our payment processor
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
— Process and fulfill your orders
— Send order confirmations and shipping notifications
— Manage your subscription and process recurring payments
— Respond to your questions and support requests
— Send you updates about your Mushroom Warrior application or code
— Improve our website and product offerings
— Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not use your information for automated decision-making or profiling.
4. How We Share Your Information
We share your information only with trusted service providers who help us operate our business:
Stripe — payment processing and subscription management (stripe.com/privacy)
Cloudflare — website hosting and security
Formspree — contact and application form submissions
Google Analytics — website traffic analysis (anonymized)
All service providers are contractually required to protect your information and may only use it to provide services to us.
5. Cookies and Tracking
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
— Remember your preferences
— Analyze website traffic through Google Analytics
— Maintain your shopping cart session
You can control cookie settings through your browser. Disabling cookies may affect some website functionality. Google Analytics data is anonymized and does not personally identify you.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, including:
— Order records: 7 years (required for tax and legal compliance)
— Account and subscription data: Duration of your relationship with us plus 2 years
— Contact form submissions: 2 years
— Analytics data: 26 months (Google Analytics default)
You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting [email protected].
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
Access the personal information we hold about you
Correct inaccurate information
Delete your personal information (subject to legal retention requirements)
Opt out of marketing communications at any time
Portability — receive a copy of your data in a readable format
To exercise any of these rights, email us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.
8. Data Security
We take data security seriously. We use industry-standard measures including:
— HTTPS encryption on all pages
— Stripe for PCI-compliant payment processing (we never see or store your card details)
— Cloudflare for DDoS protection and secure hosting
No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. If you have concerns about a security issue, please contact us immediately at [email protected].
9. Children's Privacy
Our website and products are intended for adults 18 years of age and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately and we will delete it.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy. For significant changes, we will notify active customers by email.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:
Ancient Myco
Payson, Utah, USA