Last updated: 10/17/2026
Carpe Draco (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates CarpeDraco.com, a creative entertainment website featuring original writing, AI‑assisted artwork, blog content, and branded merchandise. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:
• Place an order for physical merchandise
• Sign up for our newsletter
• Contact us directly
This may include:
• Name
• Email address
• Billing and shipping address
• Order details
• Any message you send us
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit the site, standard analytics tools may collect:
• IP address
• Browser type
• Device information
• Pages visited
• Referring URLs
This data helps us understand site performance and improve user experience.
2. E‑Commerce and Order Fulfillment
2.1 WooCommerce
Our store uses WooCommerce to process orders. WooCommerce collects the information necessary to:
• Process payments
• Calculate taxes and shipping
• Deliver order confirmations
WooCommerce may place cookies to maintain your cart and checkout session.
2.2 Printify
Physical merchandise is fulfilled by Printify, a third‑party print‑on‑demand provider.
To fulfill your order, Printify receives:
• Your name
• Shipping address
• The product(s) you ordered
Printify uses this information solely to produce and ship your items.
2.3 Payments
Payments may be processed through third‑party gateways (e.g., Stripe, PayPal).
These providers handle your payment information directly and do not share full card details with us.
3. Newsletter and Email Communication
We use MailerLite to manage our email list.
If you subscribe, MailerLite stores:
• Your email address
• Subscription preferences
• Basic engagement data (e.g., whether you opened an email)
You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email.
4. Cookies and Advertising
Carpe Draco uses cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, maintain shopping carts, analyze traffic, and display advertisements.
Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense, a third-party advertising service provided by Google, to display advertisements on our website.
- Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve advertisements based on visitors’ previous visits to this website or other websites.
- Google’s advertising cookies enable Google and its advertising partners to display advertisements based on visitors’ interests and browsing activity.
- Google and other advertising partners may use cookies, web beacons, IP addresses, and similar technologies to deliver advertisements, measure their effectiveness, and prevent repeated advertisements.
- Visitors can manage or opt out of personalized Google advertising through Google’s Ad Settings.
- Visitors can also learn about opting out of certain third-party advertising cookies at YourAdChoices.
For more information, see How Google uses information from sites or apps that use its services.
Other Cookies
WooCommerce may use cookies to maintain shopping carts and checkout sessions. Analytics services may use cookies or similar technologies to understand website traffic and performance.
Visitors can manage cookies through their browser settings and, where available, our website’s cookie-consent controls. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
5. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
• Process and fulfill orders
• Communicate with you about purchases
• Send newsletters (if you opt in)
• Improve site performance
• Respond to inquiries
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
6. Sharing Your Information
We share your information only with:
• WooCommerce (store functionality)
• Printify (order fulfillment)
• Payment processors (transactions)
• MailerLite (newsletter)
• Analytics providers (site performance)
We do not sell or rent personal information directly to advertisers or data brokers. However, third-party advertising services, including Google AdSense, may collect or receive certain information through cookies, IP addresses, and similar technologies when advertisements are served on our website. This information may be used for advertising personalization, measurement, and related purposes, subject to applicable privacy choices and consent requirements.
7. Data Retention
We retain:
• Order information for tax and business purposes
• Email subscription data until you unsubscribe
• Analytics data for standard reporting periods
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
• Access your personal data
• Request corrections
• Request deletion
• Opt out of marketing emails
To make a request, contact us at support@carpedraco.com.
9. Children’s Privacy
CarpeDraco.com is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from them.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.
11. Contact Us
For privacy questions or requests, email:
support@carpedraco.com