SadShirtClub Data Collection Policy: Your Privacy Choices

Look, we get it — no one reads these things. But here’s the emotionally unstable truth:

Yes, we collect personal info when you interact with us or our website. That includes cookies, creepy little trackers, and digital crumbs you leave behind like a sad trail of data. We may also share some of that info with third parties (like ad partners) — not to be shady, but to show you ads that might actually be relevant instead of “How to Get Rich in 4 Steps (Step 1: Be Rich)”.

In some U.S. states, this kind of thing is legally known as “selling”, “sharing”, or “targeted advertising”, which makes it sound way more intense than it is. Still, depending on where you live, you might have the right to opt out of this nonsense.

🛑 Wanna Opt Out?

We respect your boundaries — more than your last ex did.
If you're in one of those privacy-loving states and want to stop your info from being “sold” or “shared” for ads:

👉 Follow the opt-out instructions below
👉 Or turn on Global Privacy Control (a fancy browser signal that says “stop watching me”) — if we detect it, we’ll take that as your official “nah, I’m good” and stop the targeted stuff for that browser/device.

📝 For All the Legal Bits

We outline the full details in our Privacy Policy  Below. That’s where the lawyers live. Go wild if you’re into bedtime reading material.

 

 

🕵️♀️ The Sad Shirt Club Privacy Policy

Last updated: [17/07/2025

Welcome to The Sad Shirt Club, where we value your privacy almost as much as we value sarcasm and screen-printed emotional damage. This Privacy Policy outlines what data we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and what your rights are — especially if you live in a place where governments actually care about this stuff.

💬 What We Collect (aka Your Digital Footprint)

When you use our website or interact with us, we collect some of your personal information. Not in a stalkery way — just enough to get your shirt to your door and serve you content that doesn’t suck.

Info we collect includes:

  • Your name (unless you legally changed it to something like “Goth Daddy,” which we fully support)

  • Email address (so we can ghost you less)

  • Shipping & billing addresses

  • Payment info (processed securely — we don’t store full credit card numbers)

  • Phone number (if provided)

  • Your order history and site activity

  • IP address, browser type, time zone, device info

  • Cookie and tracking data (more on this below)

🍪 Cookies & Similar Technologies

We use cookies. Not the fun kind with chocolate chips — the internet kind that help us:

  • Remember what’s in your cart

  • Track site performance

  • Analyze behavior so we can stop guessing what you like

  • Show you ads that don’t involve MLM scams or weird face cream

You can control or delete cookies in your browser settings. But some features might not work properly if you disable them — like checkout or viewing your cart without emotional chaos.

📦 Why We Collect It

We collect your info for stuff like:

  • Processing and shipping your orders

  • Customer support (we try, okay?)

  • Keeping your account secure

  • Personalizing your experience

  • Sending sad little emails (like updates, promos, or memes if you signed up)

  • Showing relevant ads across the internet

We never sell your personal data to shady companies. But we do share certain info with trusted third parties like:

  • Payment processors (Shopify Payments, PayPal, etc.)

  • Shipping carriers (Royal Mail, USPS, etc.)

  • Advertising partners (Google, Meta, TikTok — you know the drill)

  • Analytics tools (to see what pages are poppin’ and which ones are dead inside)

🚫 Targeted Ads & Opt-Out Rights (For U.S. Residents)

Some U.S. states legally define sharing data with ad partners as “selling” or “sharing.” So if you’re in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Virginia, or other privacy-forward states, you’ve got rights:

You can opt out of:

  • Targeted advertising

  • Selling/sharing of your data

  • Feeling trapped in a data-mined simulation (okay, maybe not that one)

👉 To opt out, use our Do Not Sell or Share My Info link or enable the Global Privacy Control signal in your browser — we’ll honor it.

🧼 Data Retention

We keep your data for as long as it makes sense:

  • Orders: 6 years (for tax/legal reasons)

  • Account info: until you delete your account

  • Cookies: depends on your settings (most expire within a year)

You can email us anytime to request deletion of your info (unless the government makes us keep it — rude, we know).

🔐 How We Protect Your Data

We use:

  • Encrypted checkout and secure sockets (SSL)

  • PCI-compliant payment processors

  • Shopify's ultra-paranoid server infrastructure

Basically, we lock your data down harder than our emotions.

👶 Minors

Our site is not intended for children under 13. If you’re a literal child reading this… please go outside and touch grass.

✉️ Your Rights (Depending Where You Live)

You might have rights like:

  • Accessing the data we hold on you

  • Correcting incorrect info

  • Deleting your data

  • Objecting to creepy data processing

  • Withdrawing consent for marketing

Email us at thesadshirtclub@gmail.com to use these rights. No forms. No hoops. Just slightly delayed replies (we’re a small team, not a call center in space).

🔄 Changes to This Policy

We might update this policy if laws change or we get more emotionally evolved. We’ll update the date at the top, and if it’s a big change, we’ll post about it or email you. Probably with a meme.

📮 Contact Us

Still confused? Curious? Paranoid?
Reach out:
thesadshirtclub@gmail.com
We’re always happy to overshare.