Privacy policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 30, 2026

At HSC ("HSC," "we," "our," or "us"), your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, create an account, make a purchase, or otherwise interact with our services.

By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide to Us

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

Full name
Email address
Phone number
Shipping and billing addresses
Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment providers)
Account login credentials
Customer service inquiries and communications
Any other information you choose to provide.

B. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

IP address
Browser type and version
Device type and operating system
Website usage information and browsing behavior
Referring URLs
Date and time of visits
General geographic location derived from your IP address
Cookies and similar tracking technologies.

C. Categories of Personal Information Collected

Depending on your interactions with our website, we may collect the following categories of personal information:

Identifiers (name, email address, phone number, shipping address)
Commercial information (purchase history and products purchased)
Financial information necessary to process payments
Internet or electronic network activity information
Geolocation information derived from your IP address
Customer communications and support requests
Device and browser information.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Process, fulfill, and manage your orders
Provide customer service and respond to inquiries
Send order confirmations and shipping updates
Create and manage customer accounts
Improve our website, products, and services
Personalize your shopping experience
Detect, investigate, and prevent fraud and unauthorized transactions
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
Send promotional emails and marketing communications when you have opted in.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, pixels, web beacons, and similar technologies to:

Remember your preferences
Analyze website traffic and performance
Improve website functionality
Measure advertising effectiveness
Deliver personalized advertising where permitted by law.

You may manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

4. Targeted Advertising

We may work with advertising partners and analytics providers that use cookies and similar technologies to provide personalized advertisements based on your interactions with our website.

Depending on your state of residence, you may have the right to opt out of targeted advertising and certain data-sharing practices by contacting us at:

Email: privacy@highscorecomics.com

5. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information

HSC does not sell your personal information for monetary compensation.

However, certain advertising and analytics technologies may be considered "sharing" of personal information under applicable state privacy laws.

Residents of states that provide such rights may opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information and targeted advertising by contacting us at:

Email: privacy@highscorecomics.com

6. Global Privacy Control (GPC)

Where required by applicable law, we recognize and process browser-based opt-out preference signals, including Global Privacy Control (GPC).

7. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

We may share your information with trusted service providers that help us operate our business, including:

Payment processors
Shipping and fulfillment providers
Customer support providers
Website hosting and technical support providers
Analytics and marketing service providers
Email communication providers.

These service providers are contractually required to protect your information and use it only for authorized business purposes.

We may also disclose personal information:

To comply with applicable laws and legal obligations;
To respond to lawful requests from government authorities;
To protect our rights, property, customers, or the security of our business;
In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

8. Sensitive Personal Information

We do not collect or process sensitive personal information such as:

Government-issued identification numbers;
Precise geolocation data;
Biometric information;
Information concerning race, religion, health conditions, or sexual orientation.

9. How We Protect Your Information

We implement industry-standard security measures to safeguard your information, including:

SSL encryption for secure data transmission;
Secure third-party payment processing;
Restricted access to personal information;
Continuous monitoring and security measures to prevent unauthorized access.

We do not store complete payment card information on our servers.

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

10. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy and to comply with applicable legal obligations.

Generally:

Order information may be retained for up to seven (7) years for tax, accounting, and legal purposes.
Marketing preferences are retained until you unsubscribe.
Customer support records may be retained as necessary to resolve disputes and enforce our agreements.

When information is no longer required, we securely delete or anonymize it.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside of your state or country of residence.

When we transfer personal information internationally, we take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place and that your information remains protected.

12. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your state of residence, you may have the right to:

Know what personal information we collect;
Access your personal information;
Receive a copy of your personal information in a portable format;
Correct inaccurate personal information;
Delete personal information, subject to legal exceptions;
Opt out of targeted advertising;
Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information;
Limit certain uses of personal information where applicable;
Withdraw consent to marketing communications.

To exercise your rights, contact us:

Email: privacy@highscorecomics.com

We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

13. Authorized Agents

Residents of certain states, including California, may designate an authorized agent to submit privacy requests on their behalf. We may require verification of the agent's authority and your identity before processing the request.

14. Appeals Process

If we decline to take action regarding your privacy request, you may appeal our decision by contacting:

Email: privacy@highscorecomics.com

Please include the subject line:

"Privacy Appeal Request."

15. California "Shine the Light" Rights

California residents may request information regarding the disclosure of personal information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes.

To make such a request, contact:

Email: privacy@highscorecomics.com

16. Financial Incentives

Unless expressly stated otherwise, HSC does not offer financial incentives in exchange for personal information.

If we offer discounts, loyalty programs, or promotional incentives in the future, we will provide appropriate notices as required by applicable law.

17. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 in accordance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will promptly delete such information.

Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided personal information should contact us immediately.

18. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

19. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.

Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date. Your continued use of our website following the posting of changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.