Privacy Policy

Last Updated: June 5, 2026

Introduction

Welcome to The Mahjongg Gallery (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and the choices available to you.

By using this website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

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Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you create an account, register for membership, purchase products, or contact us, we may collect:

  • First and last name
  • Email address
  • Telephone number (optional)
  • Mailing address (if required for product fulfillment)
  • Membership information
  • Communication preferences

Account Authentication Information

Our website uses passwordless authentication through secure email-based magic links.

We do not store user passwords.

When you request access to your account, a secure login link is sent to your registered email address.

Payment Information

We accept payments through third-party payment providers including:

  • PayPal
  • Venmo
  • Zelle
  • Credit card processors

We do not store complete credit card numbers or sensitive payment account credentials on our servers.

Payment information is processed directly by the applicable payment provider according to their own privacy and security policies.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device type
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited
  • Date and time of access
  • Referring website information

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Cookies and Login Sessions

To improve user convenience and maintain account access, the website uses cookies.

After a successful login through a magic link, a secure login cookie may be stored on your device for up to fourteen (14) days. This allows you to remain logged in without needing to request a new magic link during that period.

You may delete cookies at any time through your browser settings.

Disabling cookies may affect certain website functionality, including account access and member features.

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How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Create and manage user accounts
  • Verify membership eligibility
  • Process membership payments
  • Process product purchases
  • Fulfill orders
  • Send transactional emails
  • Deliver magic login links
  • Respond to inquiries and support requests
  • Improve website functionality
  • Protect against fraud and unauthorized access
  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell personal information to third parties.

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Information Sharing

We may share information with:

Payment Providers

Information necessary to process payments may be shared with:

  • PayPal
  • Venmo
  • Zelle
  • Credit card processing providers

Service Providers

We may share limited information with vendors who help operate the website, including:

  • Web hosting providers
  • Email delivery services
  • Security and maintenance providers

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law or when necessary to:

  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Protect our rights and property
  • Protect users and the public
  • Investigate suspected fraud or misuse

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Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary to:

  • Maintain user accounts
  • Manage memberships
  • Fulfill purchases
  • Maintain financial records
  • Comply with legal obligations

Inactive accounts may be retained for administrative, historical, accounting, or legal purposes.

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Security

We take reasonable measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

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User Rights

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

  • Request access to your personal information
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of personal information
  • Request a copy of information associated with your account
  • Object to certain forms of processing

Requests may be submitted using the contact information provided below.

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Children’s Privacy

This website is not directed toward children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age.

If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will take reasonable steps to remove it.

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Third-Party Links

The website may contain links to external websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.

Users should review the privacy policies of those websites before providing personal information.

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Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Changes become effective when posted on this page.

The date at the top of this document indicates the most recent revision.

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Contact Information

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information, please contact:

The Mahjongg Gallery

Email: mahjongg@theartfuljoker.org

Website: https://mahjartspace.com