Privacy Policy

Tom Babbey ("I," "my," or "me") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and protected when you visit this website (tombabbey.com) or make a purchase.

Information Collected

Information You Provide

When you make a purchase or create an account, the following is collected:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Shipping address

  • Billing address

  • Payment information (processed securely through the payment provider)

  • Phone number (optional)

When you subscribe to the newsletter, the following is collected:

  • Email address

  • Name (optional)

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit this website, the following may be automatically collected:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device information

  • Pages visited and time spent on site

  • Referring website

  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

How Your Information Is Used

Your information is used to:

  • Process and fulfill your orders

  • Send order confirmations and shipping updates

  • Respond to your questions and provide customer service

  • Send marketing emails (only if you've subscribed)

  • Improve this website and its products

  • Prevent fraud and enhance security

  • Comply with legal obligations

Email Marketing

If you subscribe to the newsletter:

  • You'll receive updates about new artwork, Griffin Road Games releases, and special offers

  • You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email

Cookies

Cookies are used to:

  • Remember your preferences

  • Analyze website traffic and usage

  • Improve user experience

  • Enable shopping cart functionality

You can control cookies through your browser settings, though disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

How Your Information Is Shared

Your personal information is NOT sold.

Information may be shared with:

Service Providers:

  • Payment processors (such as Stripe or PayPal via Squarespace Payments) to process transactions

  • Printify to fulfill and ship print-on-demand merch orders

  • Shipping carriers (such as USPS) to deliver orders

  • Website hosting provider (Squarespace) to maintain this website

  • Analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to understand website usage

Legal Requirements: Information may be disclosed if required by law, subpoena, or to protect legal rights and safety.

Third-Party Services

Payment Processing

Payments are processed through Squarespace Payments and its partners. Complete credit card information is not stored on this website's servers. Payment information is encrypted and handled according to Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI-DSS).

Print-on-Demand Fulfillment

POD products (such as t-shirts and apparel) are fulfilled through Printify. When you order a POD product, your shipping information is shared with Printify to produce and ship the order. Learn more: https://printify.com/privacy-policy/

Analytics

Google Analytics may be used to understand how visitors use this site. Google Analytics collects information anonymously. Learn more: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Data Security

Reasonable security measures are in place to protect your information, including:

  • SSL encryption (HTTPS) for secure data transmission

  • Secure payment processing through PCI-compliant providers

  • Regular security updates and monitoring

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and absolute security can't be guaranteed.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal information held about you

  • Request correction of inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of your information

  • Opt out of marketing communications

  • Object to processing of your information

  • Request data portability

To exercise these rights, contact tom@tombabbey.com.

Children's Privacy

This website is not intended for children under 13. Information is not knowingly collected from children under 13. If you believe information has been collected from a child under 13, please get in touch.

International Users

If you're outside the United States, please note that your information will be transferred to and processed in the United States, where privacy laws may differ from your country.

Data Retention

Your information is retained for as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill the purposes described in this policy

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Resolve disputes

  • Enforce agreements

Order information is typically retained for 7 years for tax and accounting purposes.

Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of this website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

Tom Babbey Email: tom@tombabbey.com

California Residents (CCPA)

If you're a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:

  • Right to know what personal information is collected

  • Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed

  • Right to opt out of sale of personal information (your information is not sold)

  • Right to deletion

  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

To exercise these rights, contact tom@tombabbey.com.

European Residents (GDPR)

If you're in the European Economic Area, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation:

  • Right to access

  • Right to rectification

  • Right to erasure

  • Right to restrict processing

  • Right to data portability

  • Right to object

  • Right to withdraw consent

Legal basis for processing your information:

  • Contract performance (to fulfill orders)

  • Consent (for marketing emails)

  • Legitimate interests (to improve the business)

To exercise your rights, contact tom@tombabbey.com.