Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 2025

Welcome to The Gnarly Vegano Co. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our services, or make a purchase.

Who We Are

The Gnarly Vegan Co. is an online vegan clothing store operating from Canada, with fulfillment through Printify partners located worldwide.

Our website address is: https://thegnarlyveganco.com

For privacy concerns, you can contact us through our Contact Us page.

Our EU Representative (for GDPR compliance) is:

HONSON VENTURES LIMITED
Email: gpsr@honsonventures.com
Address: 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, Cyprus

Information We Collect

• Identity Data (Name, Username)
• Contact Data (Email address, Billing address, Shipping address)
• Financial Data (Payment method details via Stripe)
• Transaction Data (Orders, returns, refunds)
• Technical Data (IP address, browser type, device information)
• Marketing Data (Newsletter preferences, communication preferences)

We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under the age of 16.

How We Collect Your Data

• Direct interactions: placing orders, using contact forms, order cancellation forms, creating accounts.
• Automated technologies: cookies and similar tracking technologies.
• Third parties: Printify, WooCommerce, Stripe, Hostinger, and MailerLite.

Why We Use Your Data

• To process your orders and deliver products.
• To manage your account and provide customer service.
• To communicate order updates, promotional offers (only if opted-in).
• To improve website functionality and user experience.
• To comply with legal obligations (e.g., tax records).
• To detect and prevent spam or fraudulent activity.

Legal Bases for Processing

• Consent – When you have given clear permission (e.g., subscribing to emails).
• Contract – To fulfill orders and provide services you’ve requested.
• Legal Obligation – When we’re required by law (e.g., tax laws).
• Legitimate Interest – For improving services, fraud prevention, or analytics, as long as your rights don’t override those interests.

Third-Party Service Providers

We share necessary information with trusted partners who assist us:

• Printify – Order production and fulfillment.
• WooCommerce – E-commerce platform.
• Stripe – Payment processing for credit cards, Apple Pay, and Afterpay.
• Hostinger – Website hosting and security.
• MailerLite – Email marketing (only if you subscribe). Privacy Policy

Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Keep your shopping cart updated.
• Remember your preferences.
• Analyze website traffic (anonymously).
• Support login sessions and user options.

We use CookieYes to manage consent and give users control over which cookies they accept. You can update your cookie settings anytime through the Cookie Settings link in the footer.

Embedded Content

Some pages on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content from other websites behaves as if the visitor has visited the other site directly. These third-party websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional tracking, and monitor your interaction.

Data Transfers Outside the EEA

Your information may be processed outside the EEA (e.g., by Printify or Stripe). We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses, to protect your data.

Your Data Protection Rights

Under GDPR, you have rights including:

• Access – Request copies of your personal data.
• Rectification – Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Erasure – Request deletion of your personal data.
• Restriction – Request restriction of processing.
• Data Portability – Request transfer of your data.
• Objection – Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
• Withdraw Consent – You can withdraw consent at any time for marketing communications.

To exercise any of these rights, please use our Contact Us page.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority.

Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for users under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

Retention

• Account and order data is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill our obligations.
• Personal information submitted through contact or cancellation forms is stored only as needed for communication or legal compliance.

Security

We use security monitoring tools to track suspicious or unauthorized behavior across customer and user profiles. This monitoring helps us enhance protection and prevent misuse of our platform.

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data. However, please understand that no system can guarantee 100% security.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review it regularly.

Related Policies

Please also read our Terms & Conditions and Returns Policy for more information.

Contact Us

For any questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please visit our Contact Us page.

Thank you for trusting The Gnarly Vegan Co. 🌿 Stay rad and stay vegan!