PRIVACY
POLICY

Special Interest Design
Privacy Policy

Last updated 12 May 2025.

 

This Privacy Policy explains how and when Special Interest Design (“I”, “me”, “my”) collects, uses, and shares info when you buy something, message me, or otherwise interact with me through specialinterestdesign.com or its delightful web of related services.

By snagging something from my shop or otherwise getting tangled up in the Special Interest Design chaos, you agree you’ve read, understood, and vibe with this Privacy Policy. If not, go ahead and moonwalk away — no hard feelings.

I might update this policy occasionally (because, ya know, life happens). When I do, I’ll change the “last updated” date up top so you’ll know what’s new.

This policy doesn’t cover what any third-party platforms (i.e. the payment provider Stripe) do with your info. (They do their own thing.) Wanna know how Stripe handles your data? Go peek at the Stripe Privacy Policy.

And while I do my best to keep you in the loop when third parties get involved, you’re ultimately in charge of checking their policies before saying yes to any cookies (the digital kind, not the snacky kind, sadly).

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Information I Collect

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To make sure your stuff gets to you, I need some basics: your name, email, address, payment info, and what you’re ordering. I collect that data when you check out. If you DM me or send extra details, that’s also something I receive.

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Why I Need Your Info (and What I Do With It)

 

Here’s why your info might be used:

 

To get you your order, answer your questions, or solve any mini disasters.

 

If you’ve opted in for updates, our newsletter, or other messages — you can opt out anytime.

 

When it’s legally required (like keeping records for taxes — yay, bureaucracy).

 

When I’ve got a legit business reason, like improving the shop or running ads — as long as it doesn’t stomp on your rights.

 

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Sharing + Disclosure (aka: Who Else Sees This?)

 

Your info isn’t for sale or trade. I only share it when it’s absolutely necessary:

 

With Printproviders: To run this whole creative magic operation and follow their rules.

 

With trusted service gremlins (aka third parties): Like Google Analytics, which tells me what pages people like and where they came from.

Wanna know what Google’s doing with your info? Click here

Wanna ghost Google Analytics? Opt out here

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If the business ever transforms (like a Pokémon evolution): Info may be transferred in a legal way.

 

If the Law Comes Knocking: I’ll share info if I truly believe it’s needed to follow laws, stop fraud, or keep everyone safe and sound.

 

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How Long I Keep Your Info

 

I hang onto your info just long enough to do my job and follow any legal rules. Typically, I keep it for five (5) years — not because I’m a data hoarder, but because that’s what the tax goblins demand.

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International Data Travel (aka: Your Info May Jet-Set)

 

If you’re in the EU, heads up: some info may be stored or processed outside your country (like in Australia, where I'm chillin') depending on where third-party services live. I rely on Privacy Shield when applicable — for example, Google Cloud is certified.

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Your Rights (Especially if You're in the EU)

 

Depending on where you live, you may have rights over your personal info. Here's the rundown:

Access: Wanna know what info I’ve got? Just ask.

Change/Delete: Want to update or delete your info? I’ve got you (unless I legally need to keep it).

Object: Don’t want marketing stuff? You can opt out.

Complain: If you're in the EU and not thrilled about how I’m handling your data, you can talk to your local data authority. Totally fair.

 

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How to Reach Me

 

If anything here made your eyebrow twitch, or you’ve got questions, message me through the contact form or shoot me an email.

 

For EU data protection law, I (manny Dokter) am the data controller of your info. That means I’m the one in charge of keeping it safe.