Effective Date: 5/10/2025
Last Updated: 9/27/2025
Who we are
At VT-Cards, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your personal information when you visit or make a purchase on [https://VT-Cards.com], in compliance with global privacy regulations including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), and other applicable laws.
1. Information We Collect
When you interact with our store, we may collect:
Marketing Preferences: opt-in choices for newsletters, promotions, and updates.
Personal Information: name, email, billing/shipping address, phone number, payment details.
Account Information: login credentials, preferences, and saved settings if you register.
Order Data: products purchased, order history, transaction records.
Technical Data: IP address, device details, browser type, operating system, cookies, and browsing behavior.
2. How We Use Your Information
We process your information only for legitimate purposes, including:
Complying with legal, tax, and regulatory requirements.
Fulfilling orders and processing payments.
Providing customer support and responding to inquiries.
Sending service-related communications (order status, updates).
Marketing, only if you have consented or have not opted out.
Improving website functionality, security, and performance.
3. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR Compliance)
For individuals located in the EU/EEA or UK, we process your personal data under one or more of the following legal bases:
Legitimate business interests (such as improving our services or preventing fraud).
Your consent.
Performance of a contract (fulfilling your order).
Compliance with legal obligations.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your data. We may share limited information with:
Business Transfers: if our company is merged, sold, or acquired, customer data may be transferred as part of the business assets.
Service Providers: payment processors, shipping carriers, IT support, analytics, and email marketing platforms.
Legal Authorities: if required by law or to protect our rights.
5. International Data Transfers
As a global shop, your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your own. When this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent protections, to comply with GDPR and other international regulations.
6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, pixels, and similar tools to:
- Provide secure logins and shopping cart functionality.
- Analyze traffic and site usage.
- Deliver personalized offers and advertising.
You can control cookies through your browser settings.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary:
- To fulfill your orders.
- To comply with legal/tax obligations.
- To resolve disputes or enforce agreements.
When no longer required, data is securely deleted or anonymized.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access & Portability: request a copy of your personal data.
- Correction: request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Deletion: request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations).
- Restriction: limit how we process your data.
- Opt-Out: object to direct marketing or certain types of data processing.
- Do Not Sell/Share My Data (CCPA/CPRA): California residents can request we do not sell/share their personal data.
- Withdraw Consent: if processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.
To exercise these rights, contact us at SpitfireDking@gmail.com. We will respond in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under 13 (or under 16 in certain jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we become aware that a child’s data has been collected, we will delete it immediately.
10. Security
We use appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no online system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
11. Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, law, or our practices. Updates will be posted here with a new “Last Updated” date.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Email: SpitfireDking@gmail.com
Address: 5446 Sidbury RD, Castle Hayne NC 28429
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