Privacy policy

Last updated: December 12, 2025

Mike’s Gamestation operates this website and online store, including all related content, features, tools, and services, to provide customers with a safe and enjoyable shopping experience (the “Services”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose your personal information when you visit our site, interact with us, or make a purchase through the Services. Our store is powered by Shopify, which supports many of the features and technologies that allow us to provide the Services to you.

By accessing or using any of the Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

Personal Information We Collect
“Personal information” refers to data that identifies or can reasonably be linked to you. Depending on how you interact with our Services, we may collect the following categories of personal information:
• Contact details: name, email address, phone number, billing and shipping address.
• Financial information: credit or debit card details, payment information, and transaction data.
• Account details: username, password, security questions, preferences and settings.
• Order information: items you view, add to cart, purchase, return, or exchange.
• Communication details: information you provide when contacting customer support.
• Device information: IP address, browser type, device ID, and similar technical data.
• Usage information: how you browse or interact with the Services.

Sources of Personal Information
We may collect personal information:
• Directly from you when you place an order, create an account, or contact us.
• Automatically when you browse our site using cookies or other tracking tools.
• From Shopify and service providers who support payment processing, analytics, shipping, and customer communication.
• From marketing partners or third parties who help us improve or promote the Services.

How We Use Your Personal Information
We may use your personal information for the following purposes:
• To provide, operate, and improve the Services, including processing orders, handling returns, arranging shipping, and customizing your shopping experience.
• To send marketing messages, promotional content, and advertising tailored to your interests (you may opt out at any time).
• For security and fraud prevention, including verifying your identity, monitoring suspicious activity, and protecting our users and platform.
• To communicate with you regarding your account, orders, or customer support inquiries.
• To comply with legal obligations, respond to law enforcement requests, and enforce our Terms of Service.

How We Disclose Personal Information
We may share your personal information in the following situations:
• With Shopify and service providers who assist with payment processing, shipping, fulfillment, analytics, and website operations.
• With trusted marketing partners who help us display advertisements or promotional messages.
• When you authorize us to share information, including through social media tools or integrations.
• With affiliates or within our corporate group for operational purposes.
• In connection with a business transition such as a merger, acquisition, or restructuring.
• When required by law, legal process, or to protect our rights and users.

Relationship with Shopify
Our store is hosted on Shopify, which collects and processes certain personal information to support the Services. Shopify may process your information outside of your country and may also use aggregated data from multiple merchants to improve its platform. To learn more about Shopify’s data practices or your rights related to information processed by Shopify, visit the Shopify Consumer Privacy Policy or the Shopify Privacy Portal.

Third-Party Links
Our Services may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy or security of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.

Children’s Data
Our Services are intended for parents and adults purchasing children’s books. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of majority. If you believe your child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us so we can delete it.

Security and Data Retention
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information; however, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure. We retain personal information only as long as necessary to provide the Services, comply with legal obligations, prevent fraud, and maintain business records.

Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, such as:
• Right to access the information we hold about you
• Right to request deletion of your information
• Right to correct inaccurate information
• Right to receive a portable copy of your data
• Right to opt out of certain data sharing or targeted advertising
• Right to manage your communication preferences

We may need to verify your identity before processing your request. You may submit a rights request or manage preferences by contacting us at the email below. If you appoint an authorized agent, we may require proof of authorization.

International Transfers
We may transfer your personal information outside of the country you reside in. Where required, we rely on Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent legal mechanisms to protect your information in international transfers.

Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will update the “Last updated” date accordingly and post revisions on this page.

Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
support@mikesgamestation.com