Privacy policy

PRIVACY POLICY

Last updated April 2026

AREA52 (“we”, “us”, or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and disclose your personal information when you visit, use our services, or make a purchase from area52.shop (the “Site”).

By using our Site and Services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information in the following ways:

Information You Provide

When you place an order or contact us, we may collect:

  • Name

  • Billing and shipping address

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Payment confirmation details

  • Any information you provide in communications with us

Automatically Collected Information

We may collect certain information automatically when you use our Site, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and device information

  • Pages visited and interactions

  • Cookies and tracking technologies

Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from:

  • Shopify (our e-commerce platform)

  • Payment processors

  • Marketing and analytics providers

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

  • Process and fulfill orders

  • Arrange shipping and delivery

  • Manage returns, refunds, and exchanges

  • Communicate with you (order updates, support, etc.)

  • Improve our website and services

  • Prevent fraud and ensure security

  • Send marketing communications (where permitted by law or with your consent)

3. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with trusted third parties, including:

  • Shopify (to operate our store)

  • Payment processors (to securely process payments)

  • Shipping carriers and logistics providers (to deliver your orders)

  • Fulfillment partners / warehouses (to pick, pack, and ship products)

  • Marketing and analytics partners (for advertising and performance tracking)

These third parties only receive the information necessary to perform their services.

4. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in Canada, the United States, and other jurisdictions where our service providers operate.

By using our Services, you consent to these transfers.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Operate and improve our Site

  • Analyze user behavior

  • Personalize your experience

  • Deliver relevant advertising

By continuing to use our Site, you consent to our use of cookies.

You can manage cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may affect site functionality.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal information

  • Request correction or deletion

  • Withdraw consent to processing

  • Opt out of marketing communications

To exercise your rights, contact us at: support@area52.shop

7. Data Retention & Security

We retain your information only as long as necessary to:

  • Provide our services

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Resolve disputes

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information, but no system is completely secure.

8. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not intended for individuals under the age of majority. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.

11. SMS Messaging

  • By using SMS messaging, you consent to receive messages from AREA52.shop.
  • Your personal information will not be shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
  • You agree to receive messages approximately once per month.
  • You may reply STOP or other opt-out keywords to stop future messages.
  • You may reply HELP for more information.
  • Messages and data rates may apply.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at:

support@area52.shop

13. Related Policies

For more information about how we handle orders, shipping, and returns, please refer to our:

  • Shipping Policy

  • Return Policy

  • Terms of Service