Privacy policy
📄 Privacy Policy – PrintMyPad
Last updated: August 5, 2025
PrintMyPad operates this store and website, including all related information, content, features, tools, products and services, in order to provide you, the customer, with a curated shopping experience (the "Services"). PrintMyPad is powered by Shopify, which enables us to provide the Services to you. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and disclose your personal information when you visit, use, or make a purchase or other transaction using the Services or otherwise communicate with us. If there is a conflict between our Terms of Service and this Privacy Policy, this Privacy Policy controls with respect to the collection, processing, and disclosure of your personal information.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using and accessing any of the Services, you acknowledge that you have read this Privacy Policy and understand the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.
Personal Information We Collect or Process
When we use the term "personal information," we are referring to information that identifies or can reasonably be linked to you or another person. We may collect or process the following categories of personal information depending on how you interact with the Services, where you live, and as permitted or required by applicable law:
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Contact details including your name, address, billing address, shipping address, phone number, and email address.
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Financial information including credit card, debit card, and financial account numbers, payment card information, financial account information, transaction details, form of payment, payment confirmation and other payment details.
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Account information including your username, password, security questions, preferences and settings.
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Transaction information including the items you view, put in your cart, add to your wishlist, or purchase, return, exchange or cancel and your past transactions.
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Communications with us including the information you include in communications with us, for example, when sending a customer support inquiry.
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Device information including information about your device, browser, or network connection, your IP address, and other unique identifiers.
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Usage information including information regarding your interaction with the Services, including how and when you interact with or navigate the Services.
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Uploaded Media and Custom Files: When you place a custom order, we collect any images, artwork, design files, or text prompts you upload to our website or transmit through our Services. These files are treated as part of your personal data and stored securely for a limited time (see “Retention” section).
Personal Information Sources
We may collect personal information from the following sources:
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Directly from you including when you create an account, visit or use the Services, communicate with us, or otherwise provide us with your personal information
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Automatically through the Services including from your device when you use our products or services or visit our websites, and through the use of cookies and similar technologies
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From our service providers including when we engage them to enable certain technology and when they collect or process your personal information on our behalf
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From our partners or other third parties
How We Use Your Personal Information
Depending on how you interact with us or which of the Services you use, we may use personal information for the following purposes:
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Provide, Tailor, and Improve the Services: To fulfill your orders, remember your preferences, process returns, enable reviews, and personalize your shopping experience
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Custom Order Fulfillment and Enhancements: If you upload artwork or files for a custom product, we use those files solely to fulfill your order, improve print quality, and—where applicable—enhance your image using AI tools provided by third-party partners. You retain ownership of your designs; however, we may store uploaded files for up to 30 days in case of reprints or issue resolution.
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Marketing and Advertising: We may use your personal information to send marketing communications and to show you ads relevant to your interests.
If you submit a product review or upload a photo of your custom item, we may use that content for promotional purposes unless you explicitly request otherwise. This includes displaying your design or photo in galleries, social media, advertisements, or product pages to help showcase real customer experiences. We will never resell or redistribute your design for use by other customers.
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Security and Fraud Prevention
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Communicating with You
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Legal and Compliance Purposes
How We Disclose Personal Information
We may share your personal information in the following circumstances:
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With Shopify and service providers for payment, fulfillment, and infrastructure support
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With marketing partners to deliver advertising (see opt-out rights below)
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When you consent to the disclosure (e.g., social logins, tagged social posts)
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As required by law or legal processes
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In connection with a business reorganization (merger, acquisition, etc.)
Relationship with Shopify
Our store is hosted by Shopify. Shopify collects and processes personal information to provide and improve the Services. Shopify may also use data gathered from your interactions with our store and other merchants to support product recommendations and advertising. For more on how Shopify handles your information, visit:
đź“„ https://www.shopify.com/legal/privacy
To manage Shopify’s use of your data, including opt-out options, visit the:
đź”— Shopify Privacy Portal
Third-Party Links
We may link to third-party websites not controlled by us. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those sites. Review their respective privacy policies before engaging with them.
Children’s Data
Our Services are not intended for users under the age of majority. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. Parents or guardians may contact us to request data deletion.
Security and Retention of Your Information
While we implement reasonable security measures, no system is completely secure. Avoid sending sensitive information via unencrypted channels.
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Uploaded design files for custom orders are stored for 30 days after fulfillment for reprint or support purposes, after which they are permanently deleted.
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We retain personal information as needed to provide services, resolve disputes, and comply with legal obligations.
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have rights such as:
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Access / Know what data we hold
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Correct inaccurate information
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Request deletion
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Data portability
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Opt-out of targeted advertising and data sharing
You may submit rights requests through Shopify’s portal or by contacting us directly at info@printmypad.com.
We do not discriminate based on rights requests. We may require identity verification prior to acting on your request.
International Transfers
Your personal information may be stored or processed outside your country of residence. If transferred from the EEA or UK, we rely on Standard Contractual Clauses or other legally recognized mechanisms to protect your data.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy as our business or legal obligations evolve. Any material changes will be posted here with a new “Last Updated” date.
Contact
For any privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, contact us at:
Email: info@printmypad.com
Operating Name: PrintMyPad
Country of Operation: Canada