Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 05/15/2023

Welcome to CardsGeek.com, a business entity registered in the state of California, United States. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our website. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring compliance with applicable privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA).

1-   Collection of Personal Information

We collect certain personal information from users who visit and interact with our website. The types of personal information we collect include:

Email address

Full name

Billing address

Phone number

2-   Use of Personal Information

We use the collected personal information for the following purposes:

-        To process and fulfill orders

-        To communicate with users regarding their orders and inquiries

-        To send promotional emails and updates (with user consent)

-        To enhance and personalize the user experience on our website

-        To comply with legal obligations

3-   Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

4-   Disclosure of Personal Information

We may disclose your personal information to third parties in the following circumstances:

-        To fulfill orders and process payments

-        To comply with legal obligations, including responding to lawful requests from public authorities

-        To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, and that of our users or the public

-        In connection with a business transaction, such as a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

5-   Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to access, correct, and delete your personal information. You can exercise these rights or make inquiries regarding our Privacy Policy by contacting us at [email protected].

6-   GDPR Compliance

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal information based on lawful grounds as specified in the GDPR. We rely on your consent, the necessity of processing for the performance of a contract, compliance with legal obligations, and our legitimate interests.

7-   Tracking Tools

We utilize Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, to track and analyze website usage. Google Analytics collects information such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and website interactions. This information helps us improve our website and enhance user experience. Google Analytics operates according to its own Privacy Policy, which you can review https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en-US

8-   Email Marketing

We use Mailchimp and other email marketing services, to send promotional emails and updates to users who have provided their consent. Mailchimp collects and stores your email address and other information necessary for email delivery. You can opt-out of receiving promotional emails by following the unsubscribe instructions included in each email.

9-   Google Ads

We utilize Google Ads for online advertising. Google Ads uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to display relevant ads based on your browsing behavior. You can control and manage your ad preferences by visiting Google's Ads Settings.

10- Payment Processing

We offer multiple payment options, including PayPal, Visa, and Mastercard. When you choose to make a payment, your payment information is securely transmitted to the respective payment processor. Please review the privacy policies of these payment processors for more information on how they handle your personal information.

11- Invisible reCAPTCHA

We employ Google's Invisible reCAPTCHA to protect our website from spam and abuse. The use of reCAPTCHA is subject to Google's Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

12- Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them.