Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We may collect information about you in a variety of ways when you interact with our Website:

• Personal & Order Data: Personally identifiable information such as your name, shipping address, billing address, email address, phone number, and tee size/breed selections when you place an order or contact customer support.
• Payment Processing Data: All payments are processed securely through certified third-party payment gateways (such as PayPal). We do not store or have direct access to your full credit card numbers or banking passwords.
• Usage & Device Data: Information automatically collected when you browse the Website, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, device characteristics, referring URLs, and pages viewed.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to operate our store and deliver your orders efficiently, including:

• To custom print, package, and ship your Doggie Tees orders directly to your door in accordance with our Shipping & Refund Policy.
• To send you order confirmation emails, shipment tracking numbers, and delivery notifications.
• To respond to your inquiries, sizing questions, or 30-day refund/exchange requests.
• To monitor and analyze browsing trends to improve website speed, navigation, and mobile performance.
• To protect against fraudulent transactions and ensure checkout security.

3. Data Sharing & Third-Party Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, trade, or share your personal information with third parties for commercial marketing purposes.

We only share necessary information in the following limited circumstances:

• Fulfillment & Shipping Partners: We share your shipping address and order details with our verified print-on-demand fulfillment facilities and postal carriers (e.g., USPS, UPS) solely to print and deliver your package.
• Secure Payment Processors: We partner with trusted gateways like PayPal to securely process debit/credit card transactions under strict PCI-DSS compliance standards.
• As Required by Law: We may disclose information if required to comply with applicable legal processes, court orders, or state and federal regulations under the jurisdiction of the State of New York.

4. Data Security & Encryption

We implement rigorous physical, technical, and administrative security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, or alteration.

5. Third-Party Websites & Services

Our Website utilizes secure third-party payment services (such as PayPal). When you interact with third-party checkout portals, their respective privacy policies govern their collection and handling of your data. We encourage you to review their terms before completing transactions.

6. Your Rights & Choices

You have full control over your personal information:

• Access & Deletion: You can contact us at any time via email at doggietees@merchnutz.com or through our Contact Page to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you, or request that your contact and order history be deleted from our records.
• Communication Preferences: You can opt out of any promotional or non-essential updates at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link or reaching out to our team.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Website and e-commerce services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If we learn that personal information from a child under 13 has been collected without parental consent, we will promptly delete it.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect operational or legal updates. Any modifications will be posted here with an updated "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please reach out to our team: