Privacy Policy
Shonen Smash Last Updated: May 18, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Shonen Smash ("we," "us," or "our"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or make a purchase from us.
Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of our site.
2. Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
When you create an account, place an order, or contact us, we may collect:
- Personal identifiers: Full name, email address, phone number, date of birth (where required)
- Billing and shipping information: Mailing address, billing address
- Payment information: Credit/debit card details or other payment method data (processed securely through third-party payment processors — we do not store full card numbers)
- Account credentials: Username and encrypted password
- Communications: Messages sent to our customer support team
Information Collected Automatically
When you browse our store, we automatically collect:
- Device and browser information: IP address, browser type and version, operating system
- Usage data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, referring URLs
- Cookies and tracking data: See Section 6 (Cookies) for full details
Information from Third Parties
We may receive information about you from:
- Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal) to confirm transactions
- Shipping carriers to provide delivery updates
- Social media platforms if you connect your account or interact with our pages
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Process and fulfill orders, including payment processing and shipping
- Manage your account and provide customer support
- Send transactional communications, such as order confirmations, shipping updates, and receipts
- Send marketing communications (only with your consent), including newsletters, promotions, and new product announcements
- Improve our website and services, including analyzing usage patterns and fixing technical issues
- Prevent fraud and ensure the security of our platform
- Comply with legal obligations, such as tax and consumer protection laws
- Personalize your shopping experience, including product recommendations based on your browsing and purchase history
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data only in the following circumstances:
- Service providers: We share information with trusted third parties who assist us in operating our store, including payment processors, shipping carriers, email marketing platforms, and IT service providers. These parties are contractually required to keep your information confidential and use it only for the services they provide us.
- Legal requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government authority, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Shonen Smash, our customers, or others.
- Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of our business assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you before your data is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
- With your consent: We may share your information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Specifically:
- Order and transaction records are retained for a minimum of 7 years for accounting and legal compliance purposes.
- Account information is retained for as long as your account is active, and for a reasonable period afterward.
- Marketing preferences are retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our site.
| Cookie Type | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Essential | Required for the site to function (e.g., shopping cart, login sessions) |
| Analytics | Help us understand how visitors use the site (e.g., Google Analytics) |
| Marketing | Used to deliver relevant ads and track campaign performance |
| Preference | Remember your settings and preferences |
You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our site. For more details, see our separate Cookie Policy (available on our website).
7. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Deletion: Request that we delete your personal data ("right to be forgotten"), subject to legal retention requirements.
- Restriction: Request that we restrict how we use your data in certain circumstances.
- Portability: Request a machine-readable copy of your data to transfer to another service.
- Objection: Object to our processing of your data for direct marketing or other purposes.
- Opt-out of marketing: You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link in any email or contacting us directly.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 11.
8. Children's Privacy
Shonen Smash is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete it.
9. Security
We take the security of your personal data seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect it against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. These include SSL encryption, secure payment processing, and restricted access to personal data within our organization.
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites (for example, social media platforms or partner sites). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:
Shonen Smash Email: privacy@shonensmash.com Website: shonensmash.com
We aim to respond to all inquiries within 30 days.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top. Where required by law, we will also notify you directly (e.g., by email).
Your continued use of our store after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
This privacy policy was last updated on May 18, 2026.