Privacy policy
Last updated: January 1, 2026
Age of Absurd (“we,” “us,” “our”) operates this store and website, along with all related content, features, tools, products, and services (collectively, the “Services”), to provide you with a curated shopping experience. The Services are powered by Shopify, which enables us to operate efficiently. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you access or use the Services, make purchases, or communicate with us.
In case of conflict between these Terms of Service and this Privacy Policy regarding personal data, this Privacy Policy prevails.
By accessing or using the Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and consent to the collection, processing, and use of your personal information as described herein.
Definitions and Scope
Personal Information refers to any information that identifies you or can reasonably be linked to you. It does not include anonymized or de-identified data.
This Privacy Policy applies globally, but certain sections (EEA/UK, California, Brazil, Canada, Singapore, etc.) include additional rights or obligations as required by local law.
We act as the data controller under applicable data protection laws, including GDPR, Romanian law, and other international laws.
Personal Information We Collect
Depending on how you interact with the Services and where you live, we may collect:
Identity & Contact Information: name, billing/shipping address, email, phone
Payment Information: payment card data, bank account information, transaction details, confirmations
Account Information: username, password, preferences, security questions
Transaction & Activity Data: items viewed, purchased, added to cart, wish list, returned, or canceled
Communications: customer support inquiries, feedback, email correspondence
Device & Technical Data: IP address, browser, device identifiers, operating system, network info
Usage & Analytics: interactions, clicks, session duration, navigation paths
Location Data: approximate or precise geolocation (if explicitly permitted)
Inferences: derived preferences, interests, or behavioral profiles
Sources of Personal Information
Directly from you: account creation, purchases, forms, communications
Automatically: cookies, pixels, analytics tools, device metadata
Third parties: payment processors, fulfillment providers, analytics partners, advertising networks
Public or partner sources: as permitted by law
How We Use Personal Information
We process your personal data for:
Service Delivery & Order Fulfillment – processing purchases, arranging shipments, managing returns, and account maintenance.
Personalization – improving user experience, recommending products, tailoring offers.
Marketing & Communications – sending promotional content, newsletters, targeted ads (where permitted by law).
Security & Fraud Prevention – account verification, fraud detection, and protection of Services.
Customer Support – responding to inquiries, resolving complaints, maintaining customer relationships.
Legal Compliance – meeting legal obligations, responding to authorities, enforcing rights.
Business Operations & Analytics – statistical analysis, trend tracking, service improvement.
We only process your personal data when we have a lawful basis (e.g., contractual necessity, consent, legitimate interest, or legal obligation).
Disclosure of Personal Information
We may share personal information with:
Service providers – payment processors, fulfillment, IT, analytics, marketing
Advertising partners – for targeted marketing in accordance with your preferences
Affiliates & corporate group entities
Legal & regulatory authorities – when required by law
Business transactions – mergers, acquisitions, or restructuring
With your consent – e.g., social login or third-party integrations
All third parties must maintain adequate safeguards and comply with applicable data protection laws.
International Transfers
Your personal data may be transferred outside Romania or the EU/EEA. When we do, we ensure:
Transfers rely on EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or similar legal mechanisms.
Transfers only occur to countries with adequate data protection levels or under binding contractual safeguards.
Data protection standards remain equivalent to EU GDPR protections.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for:
Order and transaction records – up to 7 years for legal and tax compliance
Account data – until account closure + 2 years of inactivity
Marketing data – until consent withdrawal
Analytics and logs – de-identified or aggregated after a reasonable period
Once no longer needed, data is securely deleted, anonymized, or aggregated.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
Access your personal information
Correct inaccurate data
Delete data where allowed by law
Restrict or object to processing
Withdraw consent
Data portability
Opt-out of sale/sharing for targeted ads (CCPA/CPRA, other laws)
EEA/UK residents additionally have rights under GDPR, including objection to automated profiling.
Requests can be made via contact@ageofabsurd.com. Verification may be required. We will not discriminate for exercising these rights.
Cookies, Tracking, and Preference Signals
We use cookies, pixels, local storage, and similar technologies for:
Essential functionality (shopping cart, login)
Analytics and marketing (with consent where required)
Targeted advertising (with opt-out options via browser or ad networks)
We respect Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals and other privacy preference signals where legally recognized.
Children
Our Services are not intended for minors under the age of majority in your jurisdiction. We do not knowingly collect data from children. Parents may contact us to request deletion of their child’s data.
Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information. No system is completely secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security. Avoid transmitting sensitive information through insecure channels.
Complaints
If you believe your rights under applicable data protection laws have been violated, you may contact:
Age of Absurd
Email: contact@ageofabsurd.com
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy for legal, operational, or technological reasons. Updates will be posted on this page with the revision date. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.