Privacy Policy

 

1. Introduction

This website, thegaytypeface.com (“we,” “our,” “us”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website thegaytypeface.com and make use of our services via WooCommerce.

By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of your data in accordance with this privacy policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect personal data in the course of your interaction with our website, including when you visit, register, make a purchase, or contact us. The types of personal data we may collect include:

Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, billing and shipping address.

Payment Information: Credit/debit card details, PayPal information, or other payment method details (Note: payment data is handled by payment processors, and we do not store this information directly).

Account Information: Username, password, order history, and preferences.

Usage Data: Information on how you use our website, such as IP addresses, browser type, and device information.

Cookies: We use cookies to enhance user experience, track activity on our website, and improve our services. You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use the collected data for the following purposes:

To Process Orders: Personal data is required to fulfill orders, including shipping and payment processing.

To Improve Customer Service: To respond to inquiries, offer support, and provide better customer experiences.

To Send Marketing Communications: We may use your email address to send newsletters, promotions, or product updates, with your consent.

To Comply with Legal Obligations: We may process your data to comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

To Improve Our Website: We analyze usage data to improve the functionality and design of our website.

4. How We Protect Your Data

We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal data, including encryption, secure payment gateways, and firewalls. However, no data transmission method over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

5. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your data with the following entities for specific purposes:

Payment Processors: We work with third-party payment providers (e.g., PayPal, Stripe) to process payments. These providers are responsible for processing payment information securely.

Shipping Providers: We may share your shipping address with carriers (e.g., DHL, UPS) to deliver your order.

Service Providers: We may share data with third-party service providers that help us operate our website (e.g., web hosting, email marketing services, and analytics).

Legal Authorities: We may disclose personal data if required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and store certain information. Cookies allow us to recognize your browser and capture and remember certain information, such as login details and preferences. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings.

For more detailed information about the cookies we use and how to manage them, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

7. Your Rights

As a user in the EU, you have the following rights under the GDPR:

Right of Access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you.

Right to Rectification: You can request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.

Right to Erasure: You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain conditions.

Right to Restriction of Processing: You can request that we limit the processing of your personal data.

Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your personal data for marketing purposes.

Right to Data Portability: You can request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hey@paulfranken.berlin

8. Data Retention

We will retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy or as required by law. For example, we may retain transaction data for tax or legal purposes.

9. International Transfers

If you are located outside of the European Economic Area (EEA), your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside of the EEA. In such cases, we will take steps to ensure that your data is protected according to the standards set forth by GDPR.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external websites before providing your personal information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this privacy policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we will update the “Last Updated” date at the bottom of this page. Please review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your data.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Paul Franken – Art Director

Email: hey@paulfranken.berlin
Phone: 004917661119012
Address: Skalitzer Str. 4, 10999 Berlin