This privacy policy applies to the FanGearNation website (referred to as “Website” in this document) and describes how FanGearNation collects and handles your personal information when you use our Website.

We respect your privacy and do not track you or sell your personal information. Here’s an overview of our privacy practices:

1. Information We Collect and Store

• For Sellers:
  When you register as a seller, we collect and store the following:

  • Username, full name, address, city, state/province, zip/postal code, country, phone, email, and IP address.
    Only your username, city, and state will be publicly displayed. If you prefer not to show your city on your product pages, you can enable the “Hide City” option in your account settings. All other information is private and only accessible to FanGearNation as part of your contractual agreement to use the Website.

• For Buyers:
  When you make a purchase, we collect and store your name, address, phone number (if provided), email, and IP address. This information is only shared with the seller from whom you ordered, for the sole purpose of fulfilling and shipping your order or addressing any inquiries related to your order.

2. Disclosure of Your Information

We do not share your personal information with third parties. However, FanGearNation may disclose your information in the following cases:

• To comply with legal obligations or government requests.
• To prevent fraud or investigate potential misconduct.
• To protect the safety and rights of users or third parties.

FanGearNation is not liable for damages arising from such disclosures, and users agree not to bring any claims against us for these actions.

3. Responsibilities of Sellers

As a seller, you may process personal information (e.g., buyer name, email address, phone number, and shipping address). Under applicable laws, you are considered an independent data controller and are responsible for:

• Protecting buyers’ personal information.
• Using the information only for FanGearNation-related transactions and communications.
• Not adding buyers to mailing lists or using their information for marketing without explicit consent.

Unauthorized disclosure or misuse of buyer data may result in legal liability.

4. Retention of Information

FanGearNation retains your information as long as your account remains active. If you wish to close your account, you may contact us through the “Contact Us” link on our Website. We will retain your information as required to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.

Please note that closing your account will not make your email or username available for reuse.

5. Cookies

We use cookies for essential functions, such as:

• Adding products to the shopping cart.
• Placing orders.
• Logging in to merchant accounts.
  We do not use cookies to track your behavior for marketing purposes.

6. Google Services

FanGearNation uses Google services, including:

• Google Analytics: To monitor website traffic. This may involve sharing your IP address with Google.

You can manage your Google ad preferences here.

7. Links to Third-Party Websites

Our Website may contain links to external websites. When you access these links, your IP address and other information may be shared with those sites. FanGearNation is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites.

8. Data Rights for EU Residents

As an EU resident, you have the right to:

• Access, rectify, or delete your personal information.
• Restrict the processing of your data.
• Object to certain uses of your data.

To exercise these rights, please contact us through the “Contact Us” link on our Website. You may be required to provide proof of EU residency.

FanGearNation processes and stores data in the United States and complies with applicable international data protection laws.

9. Social Media Integration

If you link your store to social media platforms like Facebook, FanGearNation will only store the following public information:

• Account ID and name.
• Page ID and name (if linked to a Facebook page).

To unlink your account, visit the “Social” section in your account settings and use the delete option.

For any questions regarding this policy, please contact us via the Contact Us