Privacy Policy

Welcome, Planeswalkers and Collectors! At Magic The Gathering Shop, we value your privacy as much as you value your gaming collection. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website and make purchases.

1. Information We Collect

To provide you with the best possible gaming experience, we collect the following types of information:

Personal Information

• Contact Details: Name, email address, shipping address, and phone number
• Payment Information: Credit/debit card details (processed securely through our payment partners), PayPal account information
• Account Information: Username, password, and preferences for registered users

Automatically Collected Information

• Device Information: IP address, browser type, device type, and operating system
• Browsing Data: Pages visited, products viewed, time spent on site, and referral sources
• Purchase History: Orders placed, products purchased, and transaction amounts

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to enhance your gaming and collecting experience:

• Order Processing: To process your purchases of booster boxes, singles, miniatures, and other gaming products
• Customer Service: To respond to your inquiries and provide support for your gaming needs
• Personalization: To recommend Magic: The Gathering sets, Disney Lorcana products, or board games that match your interests
• Security: To protect against fraud and unauthorized transactions
• Communication: To send order confirmations, shipping updates, and (with your consent) promotional offers
• Site Improvement: To analyze how collectors and gamers use our site and improve your shopping experience

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We treat your data with the same care you’d give your rarest Magic cards:

• Service Providers: We share necessary information with payment processors (Visa, MasterCard, JCB, PayPal), shipping carriers, and IT service providers
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition, customer information may be transferred to the new owners
• Never Sold: We do not sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes

4. International Data Transfers

As a global store serving gamers worldwide (with limited exceptions in parts of Asia and remote locations), your data may be processed in countries outside your residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers.

5. Data Storage and Security

We protect your payment information as seriously as you protect your deck building strategies:

• Encryption: All transactions are protected with industry-standard SSL encryption
• Limited Storage: We never store complete payment details on our servers
• Security Measures: Regular security updates, monitoring, and access controls
• Data Retention: We retain personal information only as long as necessary for business purposes or as required by law

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have control over your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information in your account
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal requirements
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
• Data Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format
• Restrict Processing: Object to or restrict certain types of processing

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your shopping experience:

• Essential Cookies: Required for site functionality, shopping cart, and checkout processes
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how gamers and collectors use our site
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
• Marketing Cookies: Show you relevant products and offers (with your consent)

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling essential cookies may affect site functionality.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under 13 (or 16 in the EU). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

9. Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to gaming communities, manufacturer sites, or other resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.

10. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Significant changes will be notified through our website or email. Continued use of our site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Information

If you have concerns about our privacy practices, you may also contact your local data protection authority.

Thank you for trusting us with your gaming needs. We’re committed to protecting your privacy while helping you build your perfect collection!