Privacy Policy

Welcome, fellow Trekkies and pop culture enthusiasts! At T-shirt Store (operated from 3261 Thrash Trail, Philadelphia, US 19127), we value your privacy as much as we value the Prime Directive. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website at t-shirtsalestores.com. By using our site, you agree to the practices described here. If you have questions, contact us at [email protected].

1. Information We Collect

To enhance your shopping experience across the final frontier, we collect the following types of data:

• Personal Information: When you make a purchase or create an account, we collect details like your name, email address, shipping address, and payment information (e.g., credit card details processed securely via third-party providers).
• Transaction Data: Information about your orders, including products bought (e.g., accessories, badges, clothing, or Funko Pop items), payment method, and transaction history.
• Technical Data: We automatically collect your IP address, browser type, device information, and cookies to improve site performance and security.
• Communication Data: If you contact our support crew, we retain emails or messages for quality assurance.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to make your experience as smooth as navigating through the Alpha Quadrant:

• Process Orders: To fulfill purchases, manage payments, and deliver merchandise globally (except in some remote areas and parts of Asia due to delivery challenges).
• Improve Services: Analyze site usage to enhance our product offerings and user interface, ensuring it’s as efficient as the Vulcan Science Academy.
• Marketing: With your consent, we may send updates about new collectibles or promotions—you can opt out anytime.
• Security: Protect against fraud and ensure compliance with legal obligations, much like safeguarding Starfleet Headquarters.

3. Sharing and Disclosure of Data

We respect your privacy and only share data in limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: Trusted partners (e.g., payment processors like PayPal, Visa, and MasterCard) help us operate the site—they access only necessary data and must protect it.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, such as to comply with regulations or protect our rights.
• Business Transfers: In events like a merger, your data may transfer to a successor, but we’ll notify you.
• We never sell your personal data to third parties for marketing.

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data’s security is our top priority, backed by industry-standard encryption that’s more secure than Starfleet’s systems:

• Storage: Data is stored on secure servers, and we retain it only as long as needed for order processing or legal compliance.
• Protection: We use SSL encryption and other measures to safeguard information; however, no online method is 100% secure, so we continuously monitor for threats.
• International Transfers: As we serve fans worldwide, data may be processed in the US or other countries with adequate privacy laws.

5. Your Rights

You have control over your data, similar to how Captain Picard values self-betterment:

• Access and Correction: Request a copy of your data or update inaccuracies.
• Deletion: Ask us to delete your data, subject to legal requirements.
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails or adjust cookie preferences via your browser settings.
• Objection: Object to certain data uses, such as profiling.
• To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We’ll respond faster than warp speed!

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our site uses cookies—small data files—to improve functionality:

• Types: Essential cookies for site operation, analytics cookies to understand user behavior, and marketing cookies (with consent) for personalized ads.
• Control: Manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling them may affect site performance, but we’ll still respect your choices.
• We may use third-party tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to track usage, but they don’t identify you personally.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or laws. The latest version will always be posted here, with the date updated. Continued use of the site means you accept the changes.

8. Contact Us