PRIVACY POLICY
Effective Date: June 28, 2026

1. Information We Collect
   We collect personal information in two ways: information you provide directly to us, and data collected automatically
   through website infrastructure.
   Information You Provide Directly: Email address (if subscribing to a newsletter or user account), name,
   shipping/billing address, and payment details (when ordering merchandise), and messages submitted via
   contact forms.
   Information Collected Automatically: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, device info,
   and general browsing telemetry collected via log files or cookies.

   
   

2. How We Use Your Information
   We use collected data solely for operating the Website and delivering our services, including:

   • Providing access to web comics and website functionality.

   • Fulfilling merchandise orders, processing payments via Airwallex, and arranging delivery.

   • Sending newsletter updates or notification emails (if opted-in).

   • Analyzing aggregate site performance to prevent abuse and improve user experience.

   
   

3. Third-Party Service Providers
   Ocean Creative does not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We share necessary data only with trusted third-
   party service providers required for website operation and store management:

   • Analytics Provider: Google Analytics (for anonymized site traffic and engagement analysis).

   • Payment Gateway: Airwallex (to securely process merchandise payments).

   • Fulfillment & Shipping Partners: Courier and print/fulfillment partners (to print, pack, and ship physical orders).

   • Email Services: Amazon Simple Email Service (AWS SES) (for automated system notification and transactional email routing) and Google Workspace / Gmail (for direct customer inquiry responses and support).

   
   

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
   We use cookies and tracking technologies provided by Google Analytics and session managers to remember user
   preferences, track cart contents, and evaluate website performance. You can disable cookies through your browser
   settings, though some site functions may be impacted.

   
   

5. Data Rights & Compliance
   We process personal data in accordance with the Hong Kong Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (PDPO) and
   applicable international data protection standards (such as GDPR where applicable). You have the right to request
   access to or deletion of your personal data by contacting us.

   
   

6. Children's Privacy
   Our Website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children
   under 13 without parental consent.