Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 22, 2026 | Last Updated: October 22, 2026

Speculative Fiction Collectibles ("Spec Fiction Shop," "SpecFictionShop," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, retain, and protect personal information when you visit or make a purchase from www.specfictionshop.com (the "Site"), use our services, or otherwise interact with us.

By using our Site, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Personal Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

Information You Provide Directly

Contact information: Name, billing address, shipping address, email address, telephone number, and other contact details.
Account information: Username, password, account preferences, and saved addresses if you create a customer account.
Order information: Products purchased, returned, exchanged, or considered; order history; purchase amounts; shipping and delivery details; and communications about your orders.
Payment information: Payment card or other payment details. Payment information is generally processed by Shopify and our payment processors. We do not generally store complete payment card numbers on our own systems.
Customer communications: Information you provide when contacting customer service, submitting inquiries, requesting quotes, or communicating with us.
Marketing preferences: Email subscription preferences, promotional interests, and related information.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, we and our service providers may automatically collect information including:

IP address and approximate geographic location.
Browser type, device type, and operating system.
Pages visited, referring websites, and browsing activity.
Dates, times, and duration of visits.
Cookies, device identifiers, and similar tracking technologies.
Shopping cart activity and interactions with products and Site features.

Information From Third Parties

We may receive information from Shopify, payment processors, shipping providers, marketing platforms, analytics providers, and other service providers involved in operating our business.

2. How We Use Personal Information

We use personal information for legitimate business purposes, including:

Processing purchases, payments, refunds, and transactions.
Fulfilling and shipping orders.
Managing pre-orders, deposits, reservations, and payment plans.
Creating and maintaining customer accounts.
Providing customer support and responding to inquiries.
Sending order confirmations, shipping notifications, and important transactional communications.
Administering promotions, discounts, and customer rewards programs.
Sending promotional communications where permitted by law.
Improving our website, products, services, and customer experience.
Analyzing website traffic and shopping behavior.
Detecting and preventing fraud, unauthorized transactions, and security threats.
Complying with applicable laws, regulations, and legal obligations.

3. Shopify and Payment Processing

Our online store is hosted by Shopify, which provides the ecommerce platform that allows us to sell our products and services.

Shopify and our authorized payment providers may process personal and payment information to facilitate transactions, operate the storefront, provide security, prevent fraud, and support other services.

We do not generally have access to or store complete payment card numbers on our own systems.

For additional information about Shopify's privacy practices, visit Shopify's Privacy Policy.

4. Pre-Orders, Deposits, and Payment Plans

Because Spec Fiction Shop specializes in collectible products, including limited-edition items, we may collect and retain information related to pre-orders, deposits, installment arrangements, and payment plans.

This information may include order details, payment schedules, transaction histories, outstanding balances, and communications concerning product availability or fulfillment.

Where third-party financing or payment plan providers are used, those providers may collect and process personal information under their own privacy policies.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, remember preferences, understand visitor behavior, and improve our services.

These technologies may include:

Essential cookies: Necessary for shopping carts, checkout, security, and other core website functions.
Analytics cookies: Help us understand Site traffic, visitor interactions, and website performance.
Functional cookies: Remember preferences and improve the browsing experience.
Advertising cookies: May be used to measure advertising effectiveness and deliver relevant marketing content.

You may control or disable certain cookies through your browser settings or through any privacy preference tools made available on our Site. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

For more information about cookies used by Shopify, visit Shopify's Cookie Policy.

6. Email Marketing and Communications

If you subscribe to our mailing list or otherwise consent to receive marketing communications, we may send emails about new products, upcoming releases, special offers, promotions, and store updates.

You can unsubscribe from promotional emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in those messages or by contacting us directly.

Even if you unsubscribe from marketing communications, we may continue sending essential transactional or service-related messages concerning your orders or account.

7. Rewards Programs and Promotions

If you participate in a customer rewards program, promotion, or special offer, we may collect and process information necessary to administer your participation.

This may include account information, purchase history, reward balances, redemption activity, and promotion eligibility.

Third-party applications used to operate these programs may process information on our behalf in accordance with their applicable privacy practices.

8. How We Share Personal Information

We may disclose personal information to trusted third parties when reasonably necessary to operate our business, provide services, or comply with legal obligations.

These parties may include:

Shopify: For ecommerce hosting, checkout, and related services.
Payment processors: To securely process payments, refunds, and payment plans.
Shipping and logistics providers: To fulfill orders, arrange deliveries, and provide tracking information.
Technology and service providers: Including website applications, customer support systems, and technical service partners.
Marketing and analytics providers: To manage communications, measure Site performance, and support advertising activities.
Professional advisers: Including accountants, legal advisers, and other professionals when necessary.
Government and legal authorities: When required by law or necessary to protect legal rights, safety, or security.

We may also disclose information in connection with a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, or similar business transaction, subject to applicable law.

We do not sell customer mailing lists or personal information to third parties for direct monetary compensation. However, certain advertising or analytics activities may qualify as a "sale" or "sharing" of personal information under applicable privacy laws. Where applicable, we provide the rights and choices required by those laws.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including maintaining customer accounts, completing transactions, providing customer support, meeting tax and accounting requirements, resolving disputes, and complying with legal obligations.

Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information, applicable legal requirements, and the purposes for which the information was collected.

When personal information is no longer reasonably required, we take appropriate steps to delete, anonymize, or securely retain it as required by law.

10. Information Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to safeguard personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, misuse, or loss.

Our ecommerce platform and payment service providers implement security measures intended to protect sensitive transaction information.

However, no electronic transmission or storage system is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted through or stored on our Site.

11. Your Privacy Rights and Choices

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights concerning your personal information, including the right to:

Request access to personal information we maintain about you.
Request correction of inaccurate personal information.
Request deletion of certain personal information.
Request information about how your personal information is collected, used, or disclosed.
Opt out of certain marketing communications.
Opt out of certain sales, sharing, or targeted advertising activities where applicable.
Limit certain uses of sensitive personal information where applicable.
Exercise applicable privacy rights without unlawful discrimination or retaliation.

To submit a privacy request, contact us at info@specfictionshop.com.

We may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests. Some requests may be subject to exceptions permitted by law, including requirements to maintain transaction records or comply with legal obligations.

12. California Privacy Rights

California residents may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CCPA/CPRA), where applicable.

These rights may include requesting disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information collected, requesting correction or deletion, and opting out of the sale or sharing of personal information.

The categories of personal information we may collect, the purposes for collection, and the categories of third parties to which information may be disclosed are described throughout this Privacy Policy.

We do not knowingly sell or share personal information of consumers under 16 years of age.

California residents may submit requests concerning their privacy rights by emailing info@specfictionshop.com. We will review and respond to verifiable requests as required by applicable law.

Where applicable, we will also honor valid opt-out preference signals and provide any additional opt-out mechanisms required by law.

13. Third-Party Websites and Services

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, payment services, social media platforms, or other external resources.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of websites and services that we do not control.

We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of third-party services before providing personal information.

14. Children's Privacy

Our Site is intended for a general audience and is not directed toward children under 13 years of age.

We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13. If we become aware that such information has been collected without appropriate authorization, we will take reasonable steps to delete it as required by law.

If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us using the information below.

15. International Visitors and Data Transfers

Spec Fiction Shop operates from the United States and may serve customers in other countries.

If you access our Site from outside the United States, your personal information may be transferred to, processed in, or stored in the United States or other countries where Shopify and our service providers operate.

Privacy and data protection laws in those jurisdictions may differ from the laws of your country of residence.

Where required by applicable law, appropriate safeguards will be used for international transfers of personal information.

16. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our business operations, website functionality, technology, legal requirements, or privacy practices.

When changes are made, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

We encourage customers to review this Privacy Policy periodically to remain informed about how their information is handled.

17. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us:

Speculative Fiction Collectibles (Spec Fiction Shop)
1945 Placentia Ave, Building E
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
United States

Email: info@specfictionshop.com
Website: www.specfictionshop.com

We will make reasonable efforts to respond to privacy-related inquiries and requests in accordance with applicable law.