Privacy policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 17, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Based Trading Cards (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information when you visit, use, or make a purchase from https://basedtradingcards.com (the “Services”).

This Privacy Policy is intended to comply with applicable privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and other applicable global data protection laws.

Data Controller

Based Trading Cards
Email: info@btc-cards.com

Based Trading Cards is the data controller responsible for your personal information.

By accessing or using the Services, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information from you directly, automatically through your use of the Services, and from third parties.

Information You Provide

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Billing and shipping address

  • Phone number

  • Payment information (processed by third-party providers)

  • Account credentials

  • Communications and inquiries

Information Collected Automatically

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device type, operating system, and settings

  • Pages visited, interactions, and time spent

  • Referring URLs

  • Purchase activity and transaction history

Blockchain Data

We may collect and process data that is publicly available on blockchain networks. This includes wallet addresses and transaction activity, such as transfers of bitcoin and interactions on networks like the Lightning Network.

Blockchain data is inherently public and transparent and is not controlled by us. This information may be associated with other data you provide to us.

Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from:

  • Payment processors

  • Analytics providers

  • Advertising platforms

  • Social media networks

  • Shopify and related services

2. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR – EEA/UK Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, we process your personal information based on:

  • Your consent

  • Performance of a contract

  • Compliance with legal obligations

  • Our legitimate business interests, provided they are not overridden by your rights

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

  • Process and fulfill orders

  • Provide customer support

  • Communicate with you

  • Improve and optimize our Services

  • Detect and prevent fraud

  • Send marketing communications (where permitted)

  • Personalize your experience

  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to:

  • Enable essential website functionality

  • Remember your preferences

  • Analyze usage and performance

  • Deliver targeted advertising

Types of Cookies

  • Essential cookies

  • Analytics cookies

  • Marketing cookies

Cookie Consent

Depending on your location, you may be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies.

You may manage your cookie preferences at any time through our cookie consent tool available on our website.

5. Advertising, Analytics, and Tracking Technologies

We use third-party services such as:

  • Google Analytics

  • Meta (Facebook) Pixel

  • TikTok Pixel

These providers may collect information about your activity across websites and over time to provide personalized advertising and measure performance.

6. Shopify Services

Our store is hosted on Shopify Inc., which provides the e-commerce platform that allows us to sell our products and services.

Shopify may collect and process your personal information in accordance with its own privacy policies.

7. How We Share Your Information

We may share your personal information with:

  • Service providers (payment processing, shipping, analytics, marketing)

  • Advertising partners

  • Legal authorities when required

  • Business partners in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale

We do not sell personal information for monetary value. However, we may share personal information with advertising partners for purposes of cross-context behavioral advertising, which may be considered a “sale” or “sharing” under applicable laws such as the CCPA/CPRA.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

  • Provide our Services

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Resolve disputes

  • Enforce agreements

9. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure.

10. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal information

  • Correct inaccurate information

  • Request deletion

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Request data portability

  • Withdraw consent at any time

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

To exercise your rights, contact: info@btc-cards.com

11. Notice at Collection of Personal Information (California)

We collect the following categories of personal information:

Identifiers
Examples: Name, email, IP address, shipping address
Source: Directly from you and your device
Purpose: Order fulfillment, account management
Shared With: Service providers
Sold/Shared: Yes (advertising)

Commercial Information
Examples: Purchase history
Source: Directly from you
Purpose: Order processing
Shared With: Service providers
Sold/Shared: No

Internet Activity
Examples: Browsing behavior
Source: Cookies
Purpose: Analytics and advertising
Shared With: Advertising partners
Sold/Shared: Yes

Geolocation Data
Examples: Approximate location
Source: IP address
Purpose: Fraud prevention
Shared With: Service providers
Sold/Shared: Yes

Inferences
Examples: Preferences
Source: Derived data
Purpose: Personalization
Shared With: Advertising partners
Sold/Shared: Yes

12. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

California residents have the right to:

  • Know what personal information we collect

  • Request deletion

  • Request correction

  • Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information

  • Limit use of sensitive personal information

  • Non-discrimination

You may opt out by clicking the “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link on our website footer and adjusting your cookie preferences.

We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights.

13. Sensitive Personal Information

We do not use or disclose sensitive personal information for purposes other than those permitted under applicable law.

Where required, you may request to limit the use of your sensitive personal information.

14. Promotions, Contests, and Sweepstakes

Participation is voluntary. Additional terms may apply.

15. Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not directed to individuals under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

16. Third-Party Links

We are not responsible for third-party privacy practices.

17. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States and other jurisdictions.

Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses.

18. Automated Decision-Making

We do not engage in automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects.

19. Do Not Track

Our website does not respond to browser “Do Not Track” signals. However, you may control tracking through your cookie preferences.

20. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be reflected by updating the “Last updated” date.

21. Contact Information

Email: info@btc-cards.com