At xshaded.com, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you interact with our website and services. By accessing or using our website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information Collection and Use
   1.1 Personal Information: When you create an account or make a purchase on our platform, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, shipping address, and payment details. This information is necessary to process your orders and provide you with our services.
   1.2 Digital Products and Artwork: For digital product purchases and custom digital artwork commissions, we may collect additional information related to your preferences and requirements to fulfill your order accurately.
   1.3 Automatically Collected Information: We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect certain information automatically when you visit our website. This may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and other usage information. This data helps us analyze website performance, improve our services, and personalize your experience.
   
   
2. Information Sharing
   2.1 Third-Party Service Providers: We may share your personal information with trusted third-party service providers (Maestro, Visa, Paypal etc.) to process payments, fulfill orders, facilitate shipping, and provide customer support. These service providers are contractually obligated to use your information only for the purpose of rendering their services and must keep it confidential.
   2.2 Legal Compliance: We may disclose your personal information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests, such as court orders or subpoenas.
   
   
3. Data Retention
   We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by applicable laws and regulations. If you wish to delete your account or request the removal of specific data, please contact us using the provided contact information.
   
   
4. Data Security
   We employ industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, no data transmission over the internet or electronic storage method can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
   
   
5. Children’s Privacy
   Our website and services are not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under this age. If we become aware that we have unintentionally collected personal information from a child, we will promptly delete it from our records.
   
   
6. Your Rights and Choices
   6.1 Account Information: You can review and update your account information by logging into your account on our website.
   6.2 Marketing Communications: You can choose to opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in our emails or by contacting us directly.
   
   
7. Updates to Privacy Policy and Cookies
   We may update this Privacy Policy and Cookies from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The updated policy will be posted on our website, and the date of the latest revision will be indicated at the top of the page.
   
   
8. Contact Us
   If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at contact@xshaded.com.
   
   
9. Cookies
   9.1 At xshaded.com, we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and improve our services. This Cookies Policy explains how we use cookies, what information we collect, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
   9.2 Cookies are small data files stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They help the website remember your actions and preferences, such as login information, language, and display settings, so you don’t have to enter them every time you visit the site. Cookies also enable us to analyze website usage and improve our services.
   9.3 Essential Cookies:
   These cookies are necessary for the functioning of our website and the services we offer. They enable basic website features, such as account logins and shopping cart functionality.
   9.4 Analytical Cookies:
   We use analytical cookies, such as Google Analytics, to collect information about website traffic and user behavior. This data helps us understand how visitors interact with our website, identify areas for improvement, and enhance your browsing experience.
   9.5 Preference Cookies:
   Preference cookies allow our website to remember your preferences and settings (e.g., language preferences) to provide you with a personalized experience.
   9.6 Marketing Cookies:
   We may use marketing cookies to track and analyze the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns and to deliver targeted advertisements that are relevant to your interests.
   9.7 Third-Party Cookies:
   Some of the cookies used on our website may be placed by third-party service providers. These providers may have access to certain information collected through their cookies. We do not have control over third-party cookies and their use is subject to the respective providers’ privacy policies.
   
   
10. Cookie Management
    10.1 Consent:
    By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Cookies Policy. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. However, please note that blocking or deleting certain cookies may impact your browsing experience and prevent you from using some website features.
    10.2 Opt-out:
    You can opt-out of certain cookies, such as marketing cookies, by using the opt-out links provided in our cookies banner or by adjusting your browser settings.