Privacy Policy for The 8th Side

Effective Date: July 24, 2025

At The 8th Side, accessible from the8thside.shop, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal data you share with us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our store in Lincoln Park or shop with us online.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to process your orders and provide a personalized hobby experience:

  • Identity & Contact Data: Name, shipping/billing address, email address, and phone number.

  • Financial Data: Payment card details (processed securely via encrypted third-party gateways).

  • Transaction Data: Details about products you’ve purchased and payments made.

  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and cookies to improve site functionality.

  • Sensitive Data (Age): For TCG pre-orders or event registrations, we may verify age to ensure compliance with COPPA and 2026 youth protection standards.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data for the following lawful purposes:

  • Order Fulfillment: Processing payments, shipping cards/merchandise, and managing returns.

  • Communication: Sending order updates, tracking numbers, or responding to support inquiries.

  • Marketing: If you opt-in, we send newsletters about new releases (Magic, Pokémon, etc.) and in-store event schedules.

  • Security: To prevent fraudulent transactions and protect our community.

3. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We do not sell your personal information. We share data only with trusted partners necessary to run our business:

  • Shipping Partners: USPS, UPS, or FedEx to deliver your orders.

  • Payment Processors: Secure platforms like Shopify Payments, PayPal, or Stripe.

  • Analytics: Tools that help us understand how customers use our site (e.g., privacy-focused analytics).

4. 2026 Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA & State Laws)

Under current 2026 regulations, you have expanded rights regarding your data:

  • Right to Know/Access: You can request a record of all personal data we have collected about you since January 1, 2022.

  • Right to Delete: You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions (like tax record-keeping).

  • Right to Correct: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate data.

  • Opt-Out of Profiling: We do not use automated decision-making (ADMT) to make significant decisions about you.

  • Minor Protections: Data for users under 16 is treated as sensitive personal information by default.

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to keep your “cart” saved and to understand site traffic. You can manage your preferences through our cookie consent banner. We honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals and other universal opt-out mechanisms.

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures, including SSL encryption. While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

7. Contact Us

To exercise your privacy rights or ask questions about this policy, please contact us:

  • Email: support@the8thside.shop

  • Phone: +1 (313) 382-1683

  • Address: 4232 Fort St, Lincoln Park, MI 48146, USA

  • Website: the8thside.shop