Introduction
Mint In Box Toys ("we," "us," or "our") operates this store and website, including all related content, features, tools, products, and services (collectively, the "Services"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit, browse, make a purchase, or otherwise interact with us through the Services.
By accessing or using any of our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please discontinue use of the Services immediately.
Information We Collect
We collect several categories of personal information depending on how you interact with our Services. "Personal information" refers to data that identifies, relates to, describes, or can reasonably be linked to you or your household.
Information You Provide Directly
- Contact Information: Full name, email address, mailing address, billing address, shipping address, and phone number.
- Account Details: Username, password, security questions, and your saved preferences and settings.
- Payment Information: Credit card number, debit card number, payment card details, billing information, transaction records, and payment confirmations.
- Transaction Data: Items you browse, add to your cart, add to a wish list, purchase, return, exchange, or cancel, along with your complete order history.
- Communications: Any messages, emails, customer support inquiries, reviews, or feedback you send to us directly.
Information Collected Automatically
- Device Information: Details about the device, browser, operating system, and network connection you use to access our Services, including your IP address and unique device identifiers.
- Usage Data: Information about how you navigate, interact with, and use our website, including pages viewed, links clicked, time spent on pages, and referring URLs.
- Location Data: General geographic location inferred from your IP address.
Information from Third Parties
We may receive personal information from the following external sources:
- Service Providers: Companies that help us operate our business, such as payment processors, shipping carriers, analytics providers, and marketing platforms.
- Business Partners: Advertising networks, social media platforms, and affiliate partners who may share information about your interactions with our Services.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, and similar technologies to collect information automatically when you use our website. These tools help us remember your preferences, understand browsing patterns, and deliver a more personalized shopping experience.
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may limit some website functionality.
How We Use Your Information
We use the personal information we collect for the following business purposes:
Order Processing and Service Delivery
To process, fulfill, and ship your orders; send purchase confirmations and shipping updates; handle returns, exchanges, and refunds; and provide responsive customer support.
Account Management
To create, maintain, and secure your account; remember your shopping preferences and saved items; and deliver a tailored, streamlined shopping experience.
Marketing and Promotions
To send you promotional emails, product recommendations, special offers, and advertising content that may be relevant to your interests. This may include targeted advertisements displayed on our website or across other online platforms based on your browsing activity and purchase history.
Analytics and Service Improvement
To analyze website traffic and user behavior; conduct internal research; identify trends; develop new products and features; and enhance the overall performance, design, and functionality of our Services.
Security and Fraud Prevention
To detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions, unauthorized access, data breaches, and other potentially harmful or illegal activity. We use personal information to verify accounts and protect the safety of our customers, our business, and the public.
Legal Compliance
To comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, court orders, subpoenas, and other enforceable governmental requests, and to exercise or defend legal claims.
How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information for monetary compensation. However, we may disclose your personal information to the following categories of third parties for legitimate business purposes:
Service Providers
Third-party companies that perform essential business functions on our behalf, including payment processing, order fulfillment and shipping, data analytics, email delivery, cloud hosting, website management, and customer service tools.
Business and Marketing Partners
Advertising networks, social media companies, and analytics providers that assist us in delivering targeted advertisements and measuring the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. These partners may use your information in accordance with their own privacy policies.
Affiliates and Corporate Group
Related companies, subsidiaries, or parent entities that support our day-to-day business operations.
Legal and Safety Disclosures
When we believe disclosure is necessary to comply with applicable law, respond to valid legal process, enforce our terms and policies, protect our rights and property, or safeguard the safety of our customers, employees, or the public.
Business Transfers
In connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization, bankruptcy, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your personal information may be transferred to the successor entity as part of that transaction.
With Your Consent
When you direct, request, or authorize us to share certain information with third parties — for example, through social media login integrations, review platforms, or shipping carrier tools.
How We Protect Your Information
We implement a combination of administrative, technical, and physical security measures designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encrypted payment processing, secure server infrastructure, access controls, and regular security assessments.
Please be aware that no system of data storage or electronic transmission is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. We encourage you to use strong, unique passwords and to avoid sharing your account credentials with others.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. When your personal information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have specific rights regarding your personal information. We honor these rights and will not discriminate against you for exercising them.
Rights Available to All Users
- Right to Access: You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Right to Correct: You may request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
- Right to Delete: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
- Right to Data Portability: You may request to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format for transfer to another service provider.
- Right to Opt Out of Marketing: You may unsubscribe from promotional emails at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any marketing communication or by contacting us directly.
Additional Rights for California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) grant you the following additional rights:
- Right to Know: You may request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected, the sources of collection, the business purposes for collection, and the third parties with whom we share the information.
- Right to Opt Out of Sale or Sharing: We do not sell your personal information as defined by the CCPA/CPRA. If our sharing of your information for cross-context behavioral advertising constitutes a "sale" or "sharing" under applicable law, you have the right to opt out. You may exercise this right by contacting us or by enabling the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal in your browser.
- Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: We do not use sensitive personal information for purposes beyond those permitted by the CCPA/CPRA.
- Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not treat you differently for exercising any of your CCPA/CPRA rights.
- Categories Collected in the Past 12 Months: Identifiers (name, email, address), commercial information (purchase history), internet and electronic network activity (browsing history, device information), and geolocation data.
Additional Rights for EEA and UK Residents (GDPR)
If you reside in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) provides you with the following additional rights:
- Right to Object: You may object to the processing of your personal information based on our legitimate interests.
- Right to Restrict Processing: You may request that we limit the processing of your data in certain circumstances.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.
- Right to Lodge a Complaint: You may file a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority.
- Legal Basis for Processing: We process personal information based on contractual necessity, legitimate business interests, your consent, and compliance with applicable legal obligations.
How to Exercise Your Rights
To submit a privacy-related request, please contact us using the information provided at the bottom of this policy. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request. You may also designate an authorized agent to act on your behalf; we will require proof of authorization before honoring such requests.
International Data Transfers
Your personal information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States. When we transfer personal information across international borders, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as the European Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent mechanisms to ensure your data receives adequate protection.
Children's Privacy
Our Services are intended for a general audience and are not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete that data promptly. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can address the matter.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, applications, or services that are not operated or controlled by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of those external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party platforms you visit.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or business operations. When we make material changes, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and provide additional notice as required by law. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Mint In Box Toys
Phone: (651) 342-2085
Email: info@mintinboxtoys.com
Address: 1266 Frontage Rd W, Stillwater, MN 55082, United States
Business Hours:
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday – Saturday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM