Welcome, Commander. At Galactic Armory Store (galactic-armory.com), we recognize that your mission for high-quality gear requires not just craftsmanship but absolute trust. Just as we forge your helmets, armor, and blasters with precision, we handle your personal data with the highest standards of security and transparency. This Privacy Protocol outlines how we collect, use, protect, and manage your information across our galactic network.

By accessing our armory and deploying orders, you acknowledge and consent to the practices described in this document. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our services immediately.

Mission Briefing: This site caters to cosplayers, collectors, tabletop gamers, and hobbyists seeking premium physical collectibles, 3D print files, and custom gear. Our style is thematic, immersive, and community-focused, blending sci-fi/medieval aesthetics with a secure, professional storefront. Our products are niche, digitally-native (3D files), and often custom-made, requiring clear communication and reliable transaction security.

1. DATA COLLECTION: INTELLIGENCE GATHERING

We collect intel necessary to complete your mission (order) and enhance your armory experience.

A. Data You Provide Directly:

  • Identification & Contact: Name, galactic (email) address, planetary (physical) shipping/billing address, phone number.
  • Financial Coordinates: We do NOT store raw payment data. Payment information (credit card details, PayPal account info) is processed directly by our PCI-DSS compliant payment gateways (Stripe, PayPal). We only receive transaction confirmation and the last 4 digits of your card for verification.
  • Mission Log (Account) Data: Username, password (encrypted), order history, digital file access logs, communication preferences.
  • Communications: Messages sent via email ([email protected]) or contact forms.

B. Data Collected Automatically:

  • Technical & Browsing Data: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, time spent on site, and clickstream data. This helps us diagnose technical issues and improve site performance.
  • Cookies & Tracking Technologies: See Section 6 for a full briefing.

2. DATA USAGE: MISSION PARAMETERS

Your data is utilized for the following authorized operational purposes:

  • Order Fulfillment: To process transactions, ship physical items to your coordinates (696 Berry Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80920, USA serves as our home base), and provide access to purchased digital 3D files.
  • Communication: To send order confirmations, shipping updates, security alerts, and respond to your inquiries from Central Command.
  • Account Management: To maintain your Personal Mission Log, allowing you to track orders and access digital assets.
  • Site Optimization: To analyze site traffic and interaction patterns, ensuring a seamless browsing and purchasing experience across all sectors (devices).
  • Security & Fraud Prevention: To monitor for unauthorized access attempts and protect our armory from malicious actors.
  • Marketing (With Consent): To send promotional updates about new blueprints (3D files), armor sets, or merchandise if you have opted in. You can deactivate these transmissions at any time.

3. DATA SHARING & DISCLOSURE: ALLIED OPERATIONS

We do not sell your personal data. We share it only with trusted allies under strict protocols:

  • Payment Processors: (PayPal, Stripe, etc.) to complete financial transactions. They operate under their own privacy policies.
  • Logistics & Shipping Partners: (e.g., UPS, FedEx, DHL) to deliver physical goods to your location. We share only necessary delivery coordinates.
  • Service Providers: Trusted third parties who assist with website hosting, data analysis, email delivery, and customer service. They are contractually bound to use data only for service provision.
  • Legal Compliance: We may disclose data if required by law, subpoena, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Galactic Armory, our customers, or the public.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your data may be transferred as a business asset, subject to the same privacy protections.

Operational Note: As we serve a global customer base (excluding some Asian and remote regions), data may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other countries where our allies operate. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

4. DATA STORAGE & SECURITY: FORTRESS PROTOCOLS

Your data is our most guarded asset. Our security measures include:

  • Encrypted Dead-Drops: Sensitive data (like passwords) is encrypted using industry-standard protocols. Payment data is handled exclusively by PCI-DSS compliant partners.
  • Secure Servers: Data is stored on secure servers protected by firewalls, access controls, and intrusion detection systems.
  • Limited Access: Access to personal data is restricted to personnel who require it for mission-critical tasks.
  • Data Retention: We retain your data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined herein, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Account holders can request deletion (see Section 5).
  • No Raw Payment Storage: As stated in our Security Briefing: “Your credit card details never touch our internal systems.”

While we implement military-grade safeguards, no data transmission over the galactic network (internet) is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but will respond promptly to any data breach in accordance with applicable laws.

5. YOUR RIGHTS: COMMANDER’S PREROGATIVES

Depending on your planetary (jurisdictional) regulations, you may have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal limitations.
  • Restriction & Objection: Object to or restrict certain processing activities.
  • Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time via your account settings or the unsubscribe link in our emails.
  • Account Management: Access, update, or delete your Personal Mission Log (account) via the site interface.

To exercise these rights, contact Central Command at [email protected]. We will respond within one standard galactic month (30 days) after verifying your identity.

6. COOKIES & TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES BEACONS ACTIVE

Our site uses cookies—small data files placed on your terminal—to enhance functionality.

  • Essential Cookies: Required for core functions like shopping cart operation and secure login. The site cannot function properly without them.
  • Performance/Analytics Cookies: (e.g., Google Analytics) Help us understand how commanders navigate our armory. This data is aggregated and anonymous.
  • Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences (like language or region) to personalize your experience.
  • Advertising Cookies: May be used to show you relevant ads for blasters or helmets on other platforms, based on your site visits.

You can configure your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when they are being sent. However, disabling essential cookies may impair site functionality, such as the ability to complete a purchase.

7. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

Our site may contain links to allied outposts (third-party sites), such as forums or painting tutorials. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before engaging.

8. PROTOCOL UPDATES

We may update this Privacy Protocol to reflect changes in our operations, legal requirements, or galactic standards. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Significant changes will be communicated via email or a site notification. Your continued use of the armory constitutes acceptance of the updated protocol.

9. CENTRAL COMMAND CONTACT

For any questions, concerns, or intelligence reports regarding this Privacy Protocol or your data, open a direct channel to:

Galactic Armory Store – Central Command (Privacy Officer)
Email: [email protected]
Planetary Address: 696 Berry Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80920, USA

For EU/UK citizens, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.

— TRANSMISSION ENDS —

© [Current Year] Galactic Armory Store. All rights reserved. Forge wisely, Commander.

This Privacy Protocol is designed to comply with core principles of major privacy regulations including the GDPR (EU/UK), CCPA/CPRA (California), and other applicable global data protection laws.