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altered state tees — privacy policy
Last updated: June 16, 2026

altered state tees ("we," "us," or "our") sells products through our shop on Etsy.com. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect from buyers, how we use and share it, and the choices you have. It applies only to the personal information we handle as an independent seller. It does not cover Etsy's own collection and use of your information.

Etsy operates the marketplace and the checkout. When you place an order, Etsy collects your information and processes your payment, and then shares with us the limited information we need to fulfill your order. Etsy is responsible for its own handling of your information under the Etsy Privacy Policy. Where the law treats us as an independent data controller for the buyer information we receive through Etsy, this policy describes that handling.
Information We Collect
We do not collect payment card numbers or financial account numbers. Etsy Payments processes all payments, and we never see your full card details. Through Etsy, we may receive or have access to:

Contact and order details such as your name, shipping address, email address, the items you ordered, and order and transaction numbers.
Messages you send us through Etsy's messaging, including customer support questions and any personalization or gift-note information you provide.
Information you choose to give us such as an email address you submit if you opt in to our own mailing list (see Marketing below).

We generally do not receive your full payment information, your browsing behavior on Etsy, or other data that Etsy keeps to itself.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information above to:

fulfill your order, including arranging printing and shipping and sending order-related updates;
provide customer support, and handle returns, exchanges, or problems with an order;
comply with our legal obligations, including tax, accounting, and recordkeeping;
prevent fraud and keep our shop and customers safe; and
if you have opted in, send you marketing about new drops and offers (see Marketing below).
How We Share Your Information
We share personal information only as needed to run the shop:

Etsy. Etsy hosts the shop, processes payments through Etsy Payments, and provides the tools we use to communicate with you and manage orders.
Print and fulfillment partners. Because our products are made to order (print on demand), we share your name and shipping address with our production and fulfillment partner [Apliiq, or name your provider] so your order can be printed and shipped to you.
Shipping carriers such as USPS, UPS, or other couriers, to deliver your order.
Service providers who help us operate, such as email or analytics tools we may use, who may only use the information to perform services for us.
Legal and safety reasons. We may disclose information if required by law, to respond to valid legal process, or to protect our rights, our customers, or others.

We do not sell your personal information, and we do not share it for cross-context behavioral advertising.
Marketing
We will only add you to our own mailing list if you opt in, for example by signing up or by checking a box giving permission. If you opt in, you can unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails or by contacting us. We do not use Etsy buyer information to send unsolicited marketing, consistent with Etsy's policies.
Data Retention and Security
We keep your information only as long as needed to fulfill your order, provide support, and meet our legal, tax, and accounting obligations, after which we delete or de-identify it. We generally retain order information for up to 4 years after your most recent order, unless a longer period is required by tax or other law. We take reasonable steps to protect your information, but no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. Please do not send us sensitive information (such as payment card numbers) through Etsy messages.
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or receive a copy of the personal information we hold about you, and to opt out of marketing. To make a request, contact us using the details below. We will respond as required by applicable law and may need to verify your identity first. We will not discriminate against you for exercising these rights.

U.S. residents. Some U.S. states (including California) give residents the rights described above. As noted, we do not sell personal information or share it for targeted advertising.

Canadian residents. If you are in Canada, you may request access to or correction of your personal information, and you may withdraw consent to marketing at any time, subject to applicable law.

For requests about information that Etsy controls (such as your account or payment data), please contact Etsy directly through the Etsy Privacy Policy.
Children
Our shop is not directed to children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of majority in your jurisdiction. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.
Third-Party Links
Our shop and messages may link to other websites or services we do not control. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, and we encourage you to read their policies.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date above and post the new version in our shop.
Contact
The data controller for purposes of this policy is altered state tees. If you have questions or want to exercise your rights, contact us at:

Email: hello@alteredstatetees.com
Mailing address: 111 Hekili St Ste A #202, Kailua HI 96734, United States