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Privacy Policy

posted on
January 29, 2025

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 6/29/2025
Last Updated: 6/30/2025

Gutter Punch, Inc. (“Gutter Punch,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you use our website, services, and platform related to the creation, promotion, and sale of manga, comics, and graphic novels.

By using our services, you consent to the collection and use of your information in accordance with this policy.

  1. Information We Collect
  2. Information You Provide

We collect information that you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Name, email address, postal address, phone number
  • Payment information (processed via third-party processors)
  • Account details (username, password)
  • User-generated content (pre-orders, project comments, messages)
  • Creator and artist profile information
  1. Information Automatically Collected

When you visit our website or use our services, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address and device identifiers
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Site usage data and interaction logs (cookies, session data, analytics)
  1. Information from Third Parties

We may receive data from partners, payment providers, and analytics tools, such as:

  • Purchase history
  • Referral data
  • Social login details (e.g., Google, Facebook, etc.)

 

  1. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and manage our services
  • Process transactions and fulfill orders
  • Personalize your experience
  • Enable communication between users (e.g., creators and backers)
  • Send service-related and promotional communications (with consent)
  • Detect, prevent, and address fraud or security issues
  • Comply with legal obligations

 

  1. Legal Basis for Processing (for EEA/UK Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or UK, we process your personal data on the following legal bases:

  • Contractual necessity: To fulfill our agreement with you
  • Consent: For marketing or optional data use
  • Legal obligation: To meet regulatory or legal requirements
  • Legitimate interests: For analytics, fraud prevention, and platform improvement (balanced with your rights)

 

  1. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:

  • Service Providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, payment processors)
  • Creators/Artists (only if you back or preorder their project)
  • Legal Authorities if required by law or in defense of legal claims
  • Business Transfers in connection with a merger or acquisition

 

  1. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:

  • Provide our services
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes
  • Enforce our agreements

When data is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.

 

  1. Your Rights
  2. For California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

You have the right to:

  • Know what personal data we collect, use, disclose
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Opt-out of sale (we do not sell data, but provide mechanisms to opt-out of certain tracking)
  1. For EEA/UK Residents (GDPR)

You have the right to:

  • Access your data
  • Rectify inaccurate data
  • Erase your data (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, contact us at [privacy@gutterpunched.com]

  1. Regional Privacy Rights – Asia

Gutter Punch is committed to complying with personal data protection laws in Asia, including but not limited to:

  • Japan (APPI)
  • South Korea (PIPA)
  • Singapore (PDPA)
  • China (PIPL)

If you are a resident in one of these countries, you have the right to:

  • Be informed about how your personal information is used
  • Access and correct your data
  • Withdraw your consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Request a copy of your personal information in a portable format
  • Object to certain types of processing (e.g., direct marketing)

For residents of China, we will only transfer your personal data cross-border where:

  1. You provide separate and informed consent
  2. The recipient provides equivalent levels of protection under approved standard contracts, certifications, or legal mechanisms

To exercise your rights, please contact us at privacy@gutterpunched.com with the subject line “Asia Privacy Request.”

 

  1. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Enhance user experience
  • Analyze website traffic
  • Support authentication and security
  • Deliver personalized content and ads (with consent)

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or via our cookie banner.

 

  1. Data Security

We implement reasonable physical, technical, and administrative safeguards to protect your data. However, no system is 100% secure. We encourage you to use strong passwords and protect your account.

 

  1. International Transfers

Gutter Punch is based in the United States, but we may process your data in countries outside of your own, including those with different data protection laws. Where required, we use contractual protections such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) for international data transfers.

 

  1. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13 (or 16 in certain jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted information, please contact us to have it removed.

 

  1. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify users of material changes via email or on our website. Continued use of the platform after changes means you accept the revised policy.

 

  1. Contact Us

For any privacy-related inquiries, data access requests, or complaints, please contact:

Gutter Punch, Inc.
571 Monon BLVD, Suite 200, Carmel, IN 46032
Email: privacy@gutterpunched.com

Legal Disclaimer for Pre-Orders and Crowdfunded Content

By placing a pre-order on this website, you (“User”) agree to the following terms and conditions set forth by Gutter Punch, Inc. (“Company”).

  1. Nature of Pre-Orders

Pre-ordering a manga, comic book, or any other product through this website does not constitute ownership, equity, or any claim to intellectual property rights, royalties, or profit-sharing in the work. All pre-orders are contributions toward the potential production of a creative work and are not guarantees of delivery.

  1. No Guarantee of Completion

All products offered for pre-order are at various stages of development, and may not yet exist in any finalized or completed form. The Company makes no guarantees that a project will be completed, published, or distributed.

  1. Third-Party Creator Commitments

Many projects are created and managed by independent creators. Gutter Punch, Inc. is not responsible for the actions, promises, or representations made by any third-party creators. The Company does not control or guarantee delivery timelines, quality, or the fulfillment of stated goals by the creator.

  1. No Refunds for Pre-Orders

By pre-ordering, you acknowledge that your payment is a non-refundable contribution toward a creative endeavor. Due to the speculative and crowdfunded nature of these projects, no refunds or exchanges will be provided except where required by law.

  1. Risk Acknowledgment

You understand that by pre-ordering a product that has not yet been created, you are assuming the risks commonly associated with crowdfunding, including but not limited to:

  • Delays in production or fulfillment
  • Project cancellation or abandonment
  • Changes to content or creative direction
  • Non-delivery of the product
  1. No Warranties

All products are offered “as is” and “as available.” Gutter Punch, Inc. disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

  1. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Gutter Punch, Inc. shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from or related to pre-orders, project fulfillment, or third-party creator activities.

  1. Changes to Terms

The Company reserves the right to amend this disclaimer and its policies at any time without prior notice. Continued use of the site and/or participation in pre-orders constitutes acceptance of these changes.