Privacy Policy for VikingsStuff
Last Updated: October 16, 2025
At VikingsStuff, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Etsy shop (VikingsStuff), purchase our handmade knives, swords, movie replica products, or interact with us. By using our shop, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information to provide you with the best shopping experience and to fulfill your orders. The types of information we may collect include:
Personal Information
Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and shipping address provided when you place an order or contact us.
Payment Information: Payment details (e.g., credit card or PayPal information) processed securely through Etsy’s payment systems.
Account Information: If you create an account on Etsy, we may access details such as your username and purchase history.
Communications: Information you share when you contact us via Etsy messages, email, or other channels (e.g., custom order requests or inquiries about our products).
Non-Personal Information
Browsing Data: Information about how you interact with our Etsy shop, such as pages viewed, items favorited, or search terms, collected through Etsy’s analytics tools.
Device Information: IP address, browser type, and device information collected automatically when you visit our shop.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to operate our shop, fulfill orders, and improve your experience. Specifically, we may use your information to:
Process and ship your orders for handmade knives, swords, movie replicas, and other products.
Communicate with you about your order, including order confirmations, shipping updates, or responses to inquiries.
Personalize your shopping experience, such as recommending similar products or notifying you about new movie replica items.
Comply with Etsy’s policies and legal obligations, such as tax or customs requirements.
Analyze shop performance and trends through Etsy’s analytics to improve our products and services.
Send promotional emails or newsletters (only if you opt in, with an option to unsubscribe at any time).
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following cases:
Etsy Platform: As an Etsy shop, we operate within Etsy’s ecosystem. Your information (e.g., name, address, and order details) is shared with Etsy to process payments, fulfill orders, and comply with their policies. Please review Etsy’s Privacy Policy for details on how Etsy handles your data.
Shipping Partners: We share your name and shipping address with trusted shipping carriers (e.g., USPS, FedEx, or international couriers) to deliver your orders.
Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law, such as to comply with tax regulations, customs requirements, or legal processes.
Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers (e.g., email marketing tools or analytics providers) that help us operate our shop, provided they agree to protect your data.
4. How We Protect Your Information
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information, including:
Using Etsy’s secure platform for payment processing and data storage.
Storing any personal information we collect (e.g., custom order details) securely and limiting access to authorized personnel only.
Complying with applicable data protection laws and Etsy’s seller policies.
However, no online platform is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. We encourage you to protect your Etsy account with a strong password and avoid sharing sensitive information unnecessarily.
5. Your Choices and Rights
You have control over your personal information. You may:
Update Your Information: Edit your Etsy account details or contact us to update your information.
Opt Out of Marketing: Unsubscribe from promotional emails by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails or contacting us.
Request Data Access or Deletion: Depending on your location, you may have rights under laws like GDPR (European Union) or CCPA (California) to access, correct, or delete your personal data. Contact us or Etsy’s support team to exercise these rights.
Cookies and Tracking: Adjust your browser settings to manage cookies or opt out of tracking. Note that some features of our shop may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
6. International Data Transfers
VikingsStuff operates globally through Etsy’s platform. Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own (e.g., the United States, where Etsy is based). We ensure that any international data transfers comply with applicable laws and Etsy’s policies.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill your orders, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes. For example:
Order information (e.g., name, address, and purchase details) is kept for tax and legal purposes, typically for 7 years.
Communication records (e.g., Etsy messages) are retained as long as needed to provide customer support or fulfill custom orders.
If you request deletion of your data, we will remove it unless required to keep it for legal reasons.
8. Third-Party Links
Our shop may include links to third-party websites (e.g., Etsy’s policies or social media pages). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. Please review their privacy policies before sharing information.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our shop is not intended for individuals under 13 years of age (or 16 in some jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us to request its removal.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy in our Etsy shop or contacting you directly. The “Last Updated” date at the top indicates when the policy was last revised.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us via:
Etsy Messages: Send a message to VikingsStuff through the Etsy platform.
Email:
Alternatively, you can contact Etsy’s support team for platform-related inquiries.
Thank you for shopping at VikingsStuff. We appreciate your trust and are committed to protecting your privacy.
