Privacy Policy

Introduction

Grumpy Old Man's Comics, Art & Collectibles ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or make a purchase from our online store or our physical location at 1737 NW 56th St, Seattle, WA 98107.

By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

• Contact information — name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you place an order or contact us
• Order information — items purchased, transaction amounts, and order history
• Payment information — payment card details (processed securely by Square; we do not store your card number)
• Communications — messages you send us through our contact form or by email
• Newsletter subscription — your email address if you opt in to our newsletter

We also automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our site, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and referring URLs. This information is used solely to maintain and improve the site.

How We Use Your Information

• To process and fulfill your orders
• To communicate with you about your orders and inquiries
• To send you newsletters and promotional updates (only if you have opted in)
• To improve our website and product offerings
• To comply with legal obligations

We will never sell or rent your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to operate our store:

• Square — We use Square to process payments and manage our catalog. When you make a purchase, your payment information is transmitted directly to Square and is governed by Square's Privacy Policy. We do not store your full payment card details on our servers.
• Vercel — Our website is hosted on Vercel, which may process technical information such as IP addresses and request logs for infrastructure purposes.

Cookies and Local Storage

Our website uses your browser's local storage to maintain your shopping cart between visits. This data is stored only on your device and is not transmitted to our servers until you place an order. We do not use third-party tracking cookies or advertising cookies.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, including maintaining order records for tax and accounting purposes, or as required by law. If you would like us to delete your information, please contact us using the details below.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of marketing communications at any time by clicking "unsubscribe" in any email we send, or by contacting us directly

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us: