Privacy policy

Last Updated: February 2026

Effective Date: February 24, 2026

Wordswisewords.com ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the wordswisewords.com website and Shopify store. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and otherwise handle your information when you visit our website and make purchases.

1. Information We Collect

Purchase Information

When you make a purchase through our Shopify store, we collect the following information:

Full name
Email address
Billing address
Shipping address
Phone number (if provided)
Payment information (processed securely by Shopify's payment processors)

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect:

IP address
Browser type and version
Device type and operating system
Pages visited and time spent on the site
Referring/exit pages
Cookies and similar tracking technologies

Information from Third Parties

Shopify: Purchase history, order status, and customer account information
Printify: Your order details are shared with Printify to facilitate production and fulfillment of your apparel order
Payment Processors: Payment transaction data (handled securely by Shopify)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Order Fulfillment: Processing, packaging, and shipping your orders
Communication: Sending order confirmations, shipping updates, and customer service communications
Payment Processing: Securely processing your payment through Shopify
Fraud Prevention: Detecting and preventing fraudulent transactions
Website Improvement: Analyzing site usage to improve user experience and functionality
Legal Compliance: Complying with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes
Marketing (only with your consent): Sending promotional materials, updates about new products, or special offers

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we share your information with:

Shopify: Our e-commerce platform provider. Review Shopify's Privacy Policy
Printify: Our print-on-demand partner who manufactures and fulfills your orders. Your order details and shipping information are provided to Printify to complete your purchase. Review Printify's Privacy Policy
Payment Processors: Third-party payment processors integrated with Shopify
Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our legal rights

4. Data Retention

Purchase Information: We retain your order and payment information as long as necessary to fulfill your order and for accounting/tax purposes, typically 7 years
Email Addresses: We retain your email address unless you request removal or unsubscribe from communications
Website Tracking Data: Automatically collected data is typically retained for 12 months

5. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

General Rights

Access: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you
Correction: You may request correction of inaccurate information
Deletion: You may request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)
Opt-Out of Marketing: You can unsubscribe from marketing communications by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email

EU Residents (GDPR Rights)

If you are in the European Union, you also have the right to:

Data portability (receive your data in a portable format)
Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
Withdraw consent at any time

California Residents (CCPA Rights)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

Know what personal information is collected
Know whether your information is sold or disclosed
Delete personal information collected
Opt-out of the sale or sharing of personal information

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

Remember your preferences and login information
Understand site usage patterns
Improve website functionality

Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. [INSERT LINK TO BROWSER COOKIE SETTINGS]. Please note that blocking cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.

7. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information, including:

Secure SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission
Secure password protection for customer accounts
Limited access to personal information by authorized personnel only

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party sites, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from your home country. By using our website and providing your information, you consent to such transfers.

10. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will delete such information promptly.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, by providing additional notice (such as a prominent notice on our website or via email).