Effective Date: August 12, 2025
At Around the World in 80 Cards, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
🧾 1. What Information We Collect
We collect personal data when you purchase a membership, contact us, or interact with our website. This may include:
- Purchaser Information: Name, email address, billing address, shipping address
- Recipient Information: Name, email, shipping address, and optional information
- Billing Details: Processed securely via Stripe; we do not store or access your payment information
- Communication Data: Emails, contact form submissions, and other correspondence
- Website Usage Data: Cookies and analytics data (e.g., via Google Analytics)
- Affiliate Tracking: Cookies may be used to track affiliate links and referrals
- Technical Data: IP addresses and browser information for fraud prevention and security
📬 2. How We Use Your Information
We use your data solely to provide and improve our service, including:
- Fulfilling your subscription (e.g., mailing postcards to you or your gift recipient)
- Sending transactional emails (e.g., payment confirmations, receipts, renewal reminders)
- Responding to inquiries or support requests
- Analyzing website traffic and usage to improve user experience
- Tracking affiliate referrals (if applicable)
- Detecting and preventing fraud or abuse
🤝 3. Data Sharing
We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties unrelated to our service.
We may share limited information (e.g., recipient name, address, and optional informaion) with our vetted writer-partners and fulfillment partners solely for the purpose of preparing and mailing your postcards.
Your billing information is processed securely by Stripe, a third-party payment processor. We do not store or access your credit card or payment details.
🍪 4. Cookies & Tracking
Our website may use cookies to:
- Analyze traffic and user behavior (e.g., via Google Analytics)
- Track affiliate links and referral sources
- Improve site functionality and user experience
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. By using our site, you consent to the use of cookies as described.
🛡️ 5. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill your subscription and comply with legal obligations. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us at support@80cards.com.
🔐6. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict certain types of processing
- Withdraw consent (where applicable)
- Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
To exercise any of these rights, please email us at support@80cards.com.
🏢 7. Data Controller
The data controller for your personal information is:
Around the World in 80 Cards
Thrive Again Inc.
Unit 1a, Bracken Business Park
Bracken Rd, Sandyford
Dublin, D18 H283
Ireland
Email: support@80cards.com
✉️ 8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please reach out to us at support@80cards.com.