Privacy Policy

PRIVACY POLICY

The Global Fan Store (GFS) Last updated: 31-01-2026

1. INTRODUCTION

At The Global Fan Store (“GFS”, “we”, “our”, “us”), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit or make a purchase on www.theglobalfanstore.ca (the “Site”).

GFS complies with:

  • The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679, where applicable;

  • Applicable Canadian privacy laws, including PIPEDA;

  • Other applicable data protection regulations depending on your location.

We are transparent about how your data is used and your rights in relation to it.

2. PERSONAL DATA WE COLLECT

When you visit or interact with our Site, we may collect the following information:

a) Information you provide directly

  • First and last name

  • Email address

  • Billing and shipping address

  • Phone number

  • Order and purchase details

b) Automatically collected information

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device type and operating system

  • Pages visited and navigation behavior

  • Referring URLs and interaction data

This information helps us understand how visitors use our Site and improve the overall experience.

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We collect and use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To process and fulfill orders, including payment, shipping, and delivery;

  • To communicate with you about your order, account, or customer support requests;

  • To improve and personalize our website, services, and user experience;

  • To detect and prevent fraud, security incidents, or misuse of our Site;

  • To send marketing communications (only if you have opted in).

4. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING (GDPR)

Where applicable, we process your personal data based on:

  • Contractual necessity (to fulfill your order);

  • Your consent (e.g. newsletter subscription);

  • Legal obligations;

  • Legitimate interests, such as improving our services and ensuring Site security.

5. SHARING YOUR INFORMATION WITH THIRD PARTIES

We work with trusted third-party service providers to operate our business efficiently. These partners only access the data strictly necessary to perform their services.

This may include:

  • Payment processors (to securely process payments);

  • Fulfillment centers and manufacturers (to prepare your order);

  • Shipping and postal carriers (to deliver your products);

  • Email and marketing platforms (only if you subscribe);

  • IT, analytics, and security providers.

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

6. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Because GFS operates globally, your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence.
When this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

7. DATA RETENTION

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.

8. YOUR RIGHTS

Depending on your location, you have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal data we hold about you;

  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data;

  • Request deletion of your personal data;

  • Withdraw your consent at any time (where processing is based on consent);

  • Object to or restrict certain types of data processing;

  • Request data portability (where applicable).

To exercise your rights, contact us at:
📧 gfs@theglobalfanstore.ca

9. COOKIES & TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Enable core website functionality;

  • Analyze traffic and usage patterns;

  • Improve performance and user experience.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
Note that some Site features may not function properly without cookies.

10. DATA SECURITY

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be posted on this page and take effect immediately upon publication.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. CONTACT US

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

📧 gfs@theglobalfanstore.ca

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