Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information when you use our Website:

A. Information You Provide Voluntarily

• When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your name and email address.
• When you purchase items through our Printify-integrated store, your payment details are processed by Printify and its payment partners. We do not store payment information.
• If you contact us directly, we may receive your name, email, and any message content you send.

B. Information Collected Automatically

We use cookies and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to collect non-personal information, including:

• Your IP address, browser type, and device information
• Pages you visit and interaction data (e.g., time spent on pages)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

• To provide content (podcast episodes, fan films, FAQs, and store access).
• To process store transactions via Printify.
• To send newsletters (only if you subscribe).
• To improve website functionality based on visitor analytics.

We do not sell your data to third parties.

3. Third-Party Services

We integrate third-party services to enhance our website:

• Printify: Handles store purchases and payments. Your interactions with Printify are subject to their Privacy Policy.
• Email Services (e.g., Mailchimp, Substack): If we use an email marketing provider, your data will be stored and managed according to their policies.
• YouTube & Podcast Platforms: Embedded content may collect data per their respective policies.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us analyze website usage and improve your experience. We use the following types of cookies:

A. Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They help with basic functionality such as page navigation, security features, and accessing secure areas of the website. These do not collect personal information and are always active.

B. Analytics Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and analyze traffic sources to measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us understand which pages are most popular, how visitors move around the site, and if they encounter any errors. This information is aggregated and anonymized.

We use Google Analytics, which sets cookies including _ga, _gid, and _gat to collect anonymous information about how you use our website.

C. Marketing Cookies

These cookies may be used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. They are usually placed by third-party advertising networks with our permission.

D. Managing Cookie Preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:

• Using our Cookie Preferences panel (click "Cookie Settings" in the website footer)
• Through your browser settings — most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies
• For Google Analytics specifically, you can use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

Please note that blocking certain cookies may impact your experience on our website, as some features may not function properly.

5. Data Security

We implement security measures to protect your data, but no website is 100% secure. If you suspect any unauthorized activity, please contact us at support@whimsygossip.com.

6. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights under privacy laws such as GDPR or CCPA, including:

• Opting out of marketing emails (unsubscribe links are included in emails).
• Requesting access to your data (if applicable).
• Requesting deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations).
• Managing cookie preferences through our Cookie Settings panel.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated "Effective Date." If we make significant changes, we will notify you through a prominent notice on our website.

8. Contact Us

For privacy-related inquiries, contact us at:
📧 help@whimsygossip.com