Privacy Policy – HotTopic

Effective Date: February 15, 2025

At HotTopic, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your data when you visit our website or purchase our products. By using our services, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

When you visit HotTopic, we may collect the following types of information:

1.1. Personal Information

We collect personal data that you voluntarily provide when making a purchase, signing up for our newsletter, or contacting our support team. This may include:

  • Full Name
  • Email Address
  • Phone Number
  • Billing and Shipping Address
  • Payment Information (processed securely through third-party payment gateways)

1.2. Non-Personal Information

We automatically collect certain data to enhance your browsing experience, including:

  • IP Address
  • Device Type and Browser Information
  • Referring Website and Browsing Behavior
  • Time Spent on Pages and Click Patterns

1.3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and tracking technologies to improve website functionality, personalize content, and analyze site traffic. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but doing so may affect website performance.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Process and fulfill your orders securely
  • Provide customer support and communication
  • Send updates, promotional offers, and newsletters (you can opt out anytime)
  • Improve website performance and user experience
  • Prevent fraud, unauthorized transactions, and security risks
  • Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

3. How We Share Your Information

We respect your privacy and do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. However, we may share certain information in the following cases:

  • With third-party service providers (e.g., payment processors, shipping companies, email marketing services) to fulfill orders and provide customer service
  • With legal authorities when required by law to comply with legal obligations or to protect our rights
  • With analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to improve website performance and understand user behavior

4. Google AdSense & Third-Party Advertisements

We participate in Google AdSense and may display third-party advertisements on our site. These ads may use cookies to personalize content based on your browsing activity. HotTopic complies with Google’s policies, and you can manage ad preferences via Google Ad Settings.

5. Data Security & Protection

We implement industry-standard security measures to safeguard your personal information, including:

  • SSL encryption for secure transactions
  • Firewall protection against unauthorized access
  • Regular security audits to maintain system integrity

While we take all necessary precautions, please note that no online data transmission is 100% secure. Customers should also take steps to protect their login credentials and personal data.

6. Your Rights & Choices

You have the following rights regarding your data:

  • Access & Correction: Request access to your data or correct inaccuracies
  • Opt-Out of Marketing Emails: Unsubscribe from promotional emails via the “Unsubscribe” link
  • Cookie Preferences: Manage cookie settings through your browser
  • Data Deletion: Request account and data removal by contacting us

For inquiries about data privacy, please email info@hottopic.xyz.

7. Third-Party Links & External Services

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage users to review external privacy policies before interacting with them.

8. Children’s Privacy

HotTopic does not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us to remove the data immediately.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of our website after changes implies acceptance of the revised terms.

10. Contact Information

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:

Address: 3054 University Drive, Waterloo, Iowa, United States
Phone: 312-812-3689
Email: info@hottopic.xyz
Website: https://hottopic.xyz/

Thank you for trusting HotTopic. Your privacy and security are our top priorities.