Last Updated: 5th September 2025

Gaming Childhood (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you use our website.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you use our site:

  • Personal details: name, email address, shipping/billing address, phone number (when you sign up, create an account, or make a purchase).

  • Payment information: Payments are processed securely by third-party providers (e.g., Stripe, PayPal, Klarna, Afterpay/Clearpay, Apple Pay, Google Pay). We do not store your full payment card details.

  • Order information: products purchased, shipping details, and transaction records.

  • Contact form submissions: information provided when you send us a message.

  • Technical data: IP address, browser type, device information, and cookies (used for analytics and site functionality).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Process and deliver your orders (including standard and print-on-demand products).

  • Communicate with you about your order, inquiries, or customer support requests.

  • Allow you to sign up, create an account, and manage your preferences.

  • Process secure payments and provide financing options (such as Klarna or Afterpay/Clearpay, if selected at checkout).

  • Improve our website, content, and services.

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

3. Sharing Your Information

We only share your information where necessary to provide our services:

  • With payment processors (Stripe, PayPal, Klarna, Afterpay/Clearpay, Apple Pay, Google Pay) to securely complete transactions.

  • With shipping and fulfilment partners to deliver your orders.

  • With IT and website service providers who support our operations.

  • With legal or regulatory authorities if required by law.

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

4. Embedded Content (e.g., YouTube)

Our website may include embedded videos from platforms such as YouTube. These platforms may collect data about you, use cookies, and track your interaction with the embedded content as if you were visiting their site directly. Please review YouTube’s own Privacy Policy for details.

5. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, including legal, tax, or accounting requirements.

  • Order and transaction records: up to 6 years (legal/tax reasons).

  • Marketing info: until you unsubscribe or withdraw consent.

  • Contact messages: until your inquiry is resolved.

6. Your Rights (UK & GDPR)

As a UK or EU user, you have the following rights over your personal data:

  • The right to access the information we hold about you.

  • The right to correct inaccurate or incomplete information.

  • The right to request deletion of your data (subject to legal or contractual obligations).

  • The right to restrict or object to certain types of processing.

  • The right to data portability (to receive your data in a usable format).

  • The right to withdraw consent to marketing communications at any time.

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details below.

7. International Customers

Our website is operated from the United Kingdom and is intended for users worldwide. If you access or use our website from outside the UK, your personal data may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the UK or other countries where our service providers operate. By using our website and placing an order, you consent to such transfers and processing.

Please note that data protection laws in your country may differ from those in the UK, and your rights regarding your personal data may vary accordingly.

8. Security of Your Data

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against loss, misuse, and unauthorised access. However, no internet-based service can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed towards children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a child, we will delete it.

10. Contact Us

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

Gaming Childhood
📧 contact@gamingchildhood.com
📍 124 City Road, London, EC1V 2NX, United Kingdom

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and your continued use of the site will signify your acceptance of the updated policy.

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