Privacy Policy

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Welcome to Toy Model Shop (“we”, “us”, or “our”), your trusted destination for premium collectibles including scale models, action figures, and plushies. We are committed to protecting your privacy with the same care we apply to packaging your collectible treasures. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website usfuntoys.com.

1. Information We Collect

To serve our global community of collectors, we may collect:

• Personal Identification: Name, email, shipping address, and phone number when you place orders for scale figures or garage kits
• Payment Information: Encrypted payment details (processed through PCI-DSS compliant gateways) for your Visa, MasterCard, JCB, or PayPal transactions
• Collecting Preferences: Your interests in specific categories like Bishoujo figures, Nendoroids, or plushies
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and device information to enhance your browsing experience
• Usage Data: Pages visited, items viewed, and search queries to better curate our collection for discerning collectors

2. How We Use Your Information

Like carefully assembling a scale model, we use your data with precision to:

• Process and ship your orders for limited edition figures or rare garage kits
• Provide customer support for collectors worldwide (excluding certain restricted regions)
• Improve our product offerings with insights into collector preferences
• Send updates about new arrivals, restocks, or special offers (only with your consent)
• Protect against fraudulent transactions, especially for high-value collectibles
• Comply with legal obligations regarding international shipments

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We treat your data with the same discretion we apply to rare collectibles:

• Service Providers: Trusted partners for payment processing, shipping, and IT services (all bound by confidentiality agreements)
• Legal Compliance: When required by law or to protect our rights and your safety
• Business Transfers: In the event of merger or acquisition, with appropriate privacy protections
• Never: Sold to third-party marketers or data brokers

4. International Data Transfers

For our global collector community (excluding certain Asian and remote regions), data may be transferred internationally with appropriate safeguards, particularly for:

• Processing payments in USD through secure gateways
• Coordinating international shipments of delicate scale models
• Providing customer support across time zones

5. Data Security

We protect your information with the same care we use for premium collectibles:

• 256-bit SSL encryption for all transactions
• PCI-DSS compliant payment processing
• Regular security audits and vulnerability testing
• Limited employee access to sensitive data
• Secure storage with industry-standard protections

6. Your Rights as a Collector

You have rights regarding your personal data, including:

• Accessing and updating your account information
• Requesting deletion of personal data (subject to legal requirements)
• Opting out of marketing communications
• Withdrawing consent where applicable
• Lodging complaints with relevant authorities

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Like carefully placed decals on a model, we use cookies to enhance your experience:

• Essential Cookies: For shopping cart functionality and secure checkout
• Preference Cookies: To remember your collecting interests and language settings
• Analytics Cookies: To understand how collectors navigate our site
• Marketing Cookies: Only with consent, to show relevant new arrivals

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

8. Children’s Privacy

While we offer plushies and collectibles that may appeal to younger audiences, our services are directed to collectors aged 16+. We do not knowingly collect data from children without parental consent.

9. Policy Updates

We may update this policy as our collection grows, with changes posted on this page. Significant changes will be communicated to registered collectors.

Thank you for trusting Toy Model Shop with your collecting journey. We value your privacy as much as you value the craftsmanship in every collectible.