Privacy policy

Effective Date: November 5, 2025
Last Reviewed: May 2, 2026
Jurisdiction: Wyoming, United States
Covers: CCPA · CPRA · GDPR · UK GDPR · Wyoming State Law

This Privacy Policy is written with integrity. Every word here is intended to be honest, plain, and protective of the people who trust us with their information. We explain exactly what we collect, why we collect it, who may see it, and every right that belongs to the individual. Grandeur Excellence operates as a Wyoming sole proprietorship at grandeurexcellence.com.

1. What We Collect

Information is collected only to the extent required to fulfill a defined purpose. This community is built on trust, and the handling of personal data reflects that responsibility.

Personal Information

Identifiers: Name, email address, shipping and billing address, phone number.
Payment Details: Processed exclusively through PCI-DSS compliant third-party processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal). Full card numbers are never stored on our servers.
Order Information: Records of apparel acquired through the site and any related correspondence.

Usage Data

Technical Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, access timestamps, and device information, collected via cookies and similar technologies to help us understand how this community engages with the site.

Communication Data

Messages and feedback voluntarily submitted through our contact form.

Sensitive information is not collected: no health data, no government-issued identifiers, and no financial account details beyond what is necessary for payment processing.

2. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR — Article 6)

For members of this community located in the European Economic Area or United Kingdom, every instance of data processing rests on a specific lawful basis under GDPR Article 6.

Contractual Necessity (Art. 6(1)(b)): Processing required to fulfill an order, manage shipping, and provide support.
Legal Obligation (Art. 6(1)(c)): Processing required for tax, financial, and regulatory reporting under U.S. federal and Wyoming state law.
Legitimate Interests (Art. 6(1)(f)): Fraud prevention, website security, and business analytics, where those interests are not overridden by individual rights.
Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)): Non-essential cookies and marketing communications. Consent may be withdrawn at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.

3. How We Use Your Information

Every use of personal information serves a defined and purposeful function. Data collected in connection with this community is used to:

Process and fulfill apparel orders, including printing and shipping through third-party providers (e.g., Printful, USPS).
Communicate about orders, account activity, or important service updates.
Improve the site, analyze traffic patterns, and personalize the experience of each visitor.
Comply with tax reporting obligations under Wyoming and U.S. federal law.
Prevent fraud, enforce our terms, and protect the integrity of this community and its mission.

4. Who We Share Your Information With

Personal information is never sold to third parties.

Sharing occurs only where operationally or legally necessary:

Service Providers: Payment processors, print-on-demand partners, and shipping carriers are engaged solely to fulfill the practical functions required to bring the apparel to each member of this community. All are contractually bound to protect data and process it solely on our behalf. Where required by GDPR, formal Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) are in place with each processor.
Legal Compliance: Information may be disclosed to respond to lawful requests, legal process, or governmental requirements, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with prior notice where legally required.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

This site uses cookies in two distinct categories, each with a different legal basis.

Strictly Necessary: Required for core functions such as cart management and session handling. These operate without requiring consent.
Analytics (e.g., Google Analytics): Used to understand how members of this community engage with the site and its content. For EEA and UK users, these are deployed only upon explicit prior consent via the cookie consent banner. U.S. users may opt out at any time through the Google Analytics Opt-out browser add-on or browser settings.
Marketing Cookies: Used only with prior consent, which may be withdrawn at any time through the cookie preference center in the website footer.

Consent for non-essential cookies is collected via the cookie consent banner at first visit. Withdrawal is available at any time through the preference center in the website footer.

6. Data Retention

Data is held only as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by law.

Data Category	Retention Period	Reason
Order & Transaction Records	7 years	U.S. tax and financial reporting obligations
Account Data	Duration of relationship + 2 years	Service continuity and dispute resolution
Marketing Communications Data	Until unsubscribe + 30 days	Processing lag
Analytics & Usage Data	14 months, then anonymized	GDPR alignment / Google Analytics default
Contact Form Submissions	2 years	Legal and dispute-resolution purposes

Upon expiry of the applicable retention period, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

7. Data Security

Administrative, technical, and physical safeguards are in place, commensurate with the sensitivity of the data held.

TLS/SSL encryption for all data transmitted between a browser and our servers.
Payment card data processed exclusively through PCI-DSS compliant third-party processors.
Access controls limiting personal data to personnel with a legitimate business need.
Regular review of security practices and service-provider agreements.

No online transmission is fully secure. Every reasonable precaution is taken, but absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

8. Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach affecting personal information, action is taken in accordance with the legal requirements of each affected jurisdiction.

Wyoming Residents (Wyo. Stat. § 40-12-501 et seq.): Notification within 45 days of discovery.
EEA & UK Users (GDPR Art. 33–34): The relevant supervisory authority is notified within 72 hours of discovery. Affected individuals are notified without undue delay where required.
California Residents (CA Civil Code § 1798.82): Notification in the most expedient time possible and without unreasonable delay following discovery.

All breach notifications will describe the nature of the incident, categories of data affected, and the steps taken or recommended to protect yourself.

9. Your Rights & Choices

Rights vary by location. All rights listed here apply regardless of whether apparel has been purchased.

All Users

Opt out of marketing emails via the unsubscribe link in each email.
Manage cookie preferences at any time via the preference center in the website footer.

California Residents — CCPA / CPRA

Right to Know: Disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information collected, used, or shared.
Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information, subject to legal exceptions.
Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal information we maintain.
Right to Opt Out: Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. Personal data is not sold.
Right to Non-Discrimination: Exercising any of these rights will never result in discriminatory treatment.

Verified California consumer requests receive a response within 45 days, extendable by an additional 45 days when reasonably necessary with prior notice.

EEA & UK Users — GDPR / UK GDPR

Right of Access (Art. 15): A copy of the personal data held about you.
Right to Rectification (Art. 16): Correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure (Art. 17): Deletion of data where no lawful basis for continued processing exists.
Right to Restriction (Art. 18): Restrict processing of data in certain circumstances.
Right to Data Portability (Art. 20): Receive data in a structured, machine-readable format and transmit it to another controller, where processing is based on consent or contract.
Right to Object (Art. 21): Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing.
Rights Related to Automated Decision-Making (Art. 22): Request human review of automated decisions that significantly affect you.

Verified GDPR requests receive a response within 30 days. Complex or numerous requests may be extended by an additional two months with prior notice. EEA users may lodge a complaint with their local supervisory authority. UK users may contact the Information Commissioner's Office at ico.org.uk.

Wyoming Residents

Wyoming residents may submit data access and correction requests under Wyoming's data privacy framework via the contact form.

To exercise any of the above rights, submit a request via the contact form. Identity may need to be verified before a request is processed. No request will be denied without a lawful basis.

10. International Users

This website is hosted and operated in the United States. Accessing it from outside the U.S. means information will be transferred to and processed in the U.S., which may carry different privacy protections than your home country.

For EEA and UK users, transfers are conducted under appropriate safeguards, including Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission or the UK ICO, or reliance on an adequacy decision where applicable.

11. Children's Privacy

This website is not directed at children under 13. Personal information from children is not knowingly collected. Upon learning that a child under 13 has provided personal information, we will delete it promptly. Parents or guardians who believe such data has been collected should contact us immediately via the contact form.

12. Intellectual Property & Ownership

The Grandeur Excellence philosophy was conceived, developed, and is owned by Zatreon Dizadare, the founder of Grandeur Excellence, operating as a Wyoming sole proprietorship. Zatreon Dizadare retains sole and exclusive ownership of all original creative, philosophical, and written works produced under the Grandeur Excellence name, regardless of the medium or platform through which those works are published.

The ten virtues at the center of this philosophy are expressed through the words Altruism, Equanimity, Indomitable, Inexorable, Magnanimity, Resilience, Sagacity, Sapience, Transcendence, and Perseverance. These are words belonging to the English language, and no claim of ownership is made over the words themselves. What Zatreon Dizadare owns exclusively is the original body of work built around them: the specific philosophical frameworks, written interpretations, descriptions, and meanings assigned to each virtue within the Grandeur Excellence system; the selection and curation of these ten words as a unified philosophy; and all creative, commercial, and community expressions derived from that original framework.

Protected intellectual property includes, without limitation:

The Grandeur Excellence philosophy as a complete and original body of thought.
The original written descriptions, interpretations, and philosophical frameworks developed for each of the ten virtues within this system.
The selection, curation, and structural arrangement of the ten virtues as a unified philosophical framework.
The community structure, organizational framework, and methodology built around the philosophy.
All branding, visual identity, logos, graphic design, and imagery associated with Grandeur Excellence.
Any written or recorded expressions of the philosophy in any format, including social media, email, video, audio, or print.

No portion of any protected material may be reproduced, distributed, adapted, translated, published, publicly displayed, sold, licensed, or used for commercial purposes without the express prior written permission of Zatreon Dizadare. Unauthorized use constitutes copyright infringement and may give rise to civil and criminal liability under applicable U.S. and international law.

This protection applies independently of any apparel transaction and independently of any other commercial activity conducted through this site. Acquiring apparel from Grandeur Excellence does not convey any license, assignment, or transfer of intellectual property rights of any kind.

Individuals are encouraged to live the virtues, speak about them, and carry the philosophy forward into their communities. The ripple effect is the purpose. The intellectual framework, its commercial expressions, and all written works created under the Grandeur Excellence name remain the exclusive property of Zatreon Dizadare.

13. Community Submissions

If community members submit reviews, testimonials, photos, videos, or other content through any form or channel on this site, they grant Grandeur Excellence a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to display, reproduce, and share that content in connection with the Grandeur Excellence community and philosophy. Submitted content must not infringe third-party rights, contain false statements, or violate applicable law. Grandeur Excellence reserves the right to remove any submitted content at its sole discretion.

14. Limitation of Liability & Disclaimers

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Grandeur Excellence and Zatreon Dizadare shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with:

The use of, or inability to use, this website or any content published on it.
Any action or decision made by a visitor or community member based on content found on this site.
Unauthorized access to or alteration of user data.
Any interruption, suspension, or termination of the website or any of its features.
Any third-party conduct, content, or service linked to or referenced from this site.

This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory under which a claim is brought, including contract, tort, strict liability, or otherwise, and applies even if Grandeur Excellence has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Website Availability

This website is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. No warranty is made, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or fitness for any particular purpose of any content published here. Grandeur Excellence does not warrant that the site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

Governing Law & Jurisdiction

This policy and any dispute arising from use of this website or its content shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Wyoming, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding shall be brought exclusively in the courts located in Laramie County, Wyoming, and each party consents to personal jurisdiction in those courts.

Severability

If any provision of this policy is found to be unenforceable or invalid under applicable law, that provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, and all remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

15. Copyright Infringement (DMCA)

Grandeur Excellence respects intellectual property rights and expects the same in return. All original content published at grandeurexcellence.com is protected under U.S. copyright law. Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this content will be pursued to the full extent available under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and applicable law.

Reporting Infringement of Our Content

If you become aware that any content originally created and published by Zatreon Dizadare or Grandeur Excellence has been reproduced, distributed, or used without authorization, please notify us through the contact form. Include a description of the original work, the location of the infringing material, and your contact information. We will investigate and take appropriate action.

DMCA Takedown Notices

If you believe in good faith that content published on this site infringes your copyright, you may submit a DMCA takedown notice to our designated agent via the contact form. Your notice must include: (1) a description of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed; (2) the specific URL or location of the allegedly infringing material on this site; (3) your contact information; (4) a statement of good faith belief that the use is not authorized; (5) a statement under penalty of perjury that the information in the notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on their behalf; and (6) your physical or electronic signature.

Knowingly submitting a false DMCA notice may result in liability for damages under 17 U.S.C. § 512(f).

Counter-Notices

If you believe content was removed in error, you may submit a counter-notice through the contact form with the information required under 17 U.S.C. § 512(g). Upon receipt of a valid counter-notice, we may restore the removed content after the statutory waiting period unless the original complainant seeks a court order.

16. Changes to This Policy

This policy may be updated periodically. Material changes will be posted to this page with an updated effective date.

U.S. Users: Continued use of the website following non-material updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
EEA & UK Users: Material changes affecting how data is processed under consent will be communicated by email or via prominent site notice prior to the change taking effect. Renewed consent will be sought where required by applicable law.

17. Contact

Questions, concerns, or requests about this policy are always welcome through the contact form.

This policy is designed to comply with U.S. federal law (FTC guidelines), Wyoming state law, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the UK GDPR, and the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). This document does not constitute legal advice. For legal counsel specific to your situation, consult a qualified attorney.