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Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2026 · WitTshirt.com
Plain-language summary: We collect only what's needed to fulfill your order — your name, shipping address, and email address. We do not store payment card information. Payment processing is handled entirely by our third-party payment processor, PayPal.
1. Scope
This Privacy Policy describes how WitTshirt.com ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and discloses personal information in connection with your use of the ChessMatters storefront at this website (the "Site") and any purchases made through it. By using the Site, you acknowledge the practices described in this Policy.
2. Personal Information We Collect
We collect only the personal information reasonably necessary to process and fulfill your order:
- Name and shipping address — required to deliver your order.
- Email address — used to send order confirmation and shipping notifications.
We do not collect payment card numbers, bank account details, or other financial credentials. All payment data is submitted directly to and processed by PayPal. We receive only a transaction confirmation and order total from PayPal; we do not have access to your full payment information.
3. How We Use Your Information
The personal information we collect is used solely for the following purposes:
- Fulfilling and shipping your order.
- Communicating with you regarding your order status, including confirmation and tracking information.
- Responding to customer service inquiries you initiate.
We do not sell, rent, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. We do not use your personal information for behavioral advertising or profiling.
4. Payment Processing
Payments are processed by PayPal, Inc., an independent third-party payment processor. When you complete a purchase, you are subject to PayPal's Privacy Policy in addition to this Policy. We encourage you to review PayPal's privacy practices at paypal.com. WitTshirt.com does not store, access, or retain any payment instrument data on its servers.
5. Data Retention
We retain your name, shipping address, and email address only for the period necessary to fulfill your order and address any related customer service requests. We do not maintain customer accounts or build long-term profiles. Order records may be retained for a limited period to the extent required by applicable tax and accounting obligations.
6. Disclosure of Personal Information
We do not disclose your personal information to third parties except as follows:
- Fulfillment and shipping partners — your name and shipping address are shared with our print-on-demand fulfillment provider and the applicable carrier solely to ship your order.
- Legal compliance — we may disclose personal information if required to do so by law, court order, or governmental authority, or where we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our legal rights or the safety of others.
7. Cookies and Site Analytics
This Site may use session cookies that are strictly necessary for basic site functionality, such as maintaining cart state during a browsing session. These cookies do not identify you personally and are not used for tracking or advertising purposes. We do not currently use third-party analytics or advertising cookies. If this changes, this Policy will be updated accordingly.
8. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and make no representations about their content or data practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any third-party site you visit.
9. Children's Privacy
This Site is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will delete it promptly.
10. Your Rights and Choices
You may contact us at any time to request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information we hold about you. We will respond to verifiable requests within a reasonable time. To submit a request, contact us at the email address below.
11. Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no transmission over the internet or electronic storage system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the Site following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
13. Contact
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
sales@wit-t-shirt.com