Privacy Policy: The Old Kobold Pub Co. Last Updated: January 21, 2026
At The Old Kobold Pub Co., we value your privacy almost as much as we value a good pint and a well-designed shirt. We believe your personal data belongs to you, not to some shadowy hoard. This policy explains how we handle your information when you subscribe to our T-Shirt of the Month updates or use our mobile messaging services.
1. Information We Collect
When you sign up for our mailing list or SMS alerts, we collect the following:
- Email Address: So we can send you the goods.
- Phone Number: So we can send you SMS updates and cart reminders (only if you opt-in).
- First & Last Name (Optional): So we can address you like a human being rather than a bot.
- T-Shirt Preferences: Occasionally, we may track which styles you like so we don’t send you things you’ll hate.
- Location Data: We may collect general location data (such as IP address) to determine shipping eligibility or for website analytics. We do not track your precise real-time geolocation without your explicit consent.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your contact information for the following purposes:
- To send you T-Shirt of the Month choices and voting polls.
- To update you on new releases or tavern news related to The Old Kobold Pub Co.
- To send SMS notifications regarding your order status or abandoned cart reminders (see Section 4).
3. The “No Hoarding” Rule (Third-Party Sharing)
We are in the business of making shirts, not selling data.
- We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
- We only share your data with trusted service providers (like our email or SMS platforms) for the sole purpose of providing our services to you. These providers are contractually obligated to keep your data secure.
- SMS Consent Exclusion: The above excludes text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.
4. Cookies & Abandoned Carts (SMS)
We use technologies such as cookies to improve your experience and ensure you don’t lose your place at the table.
- The Old Kobold Pub Co’s website uses cookies to help keep track of items you put into your shopping cart, including when you have abandoned your cart. This information is used to determine when to send cart reminder messages via SMS.
5. Your Choices (The Escape Hatch)
If you decide you’ve had enough of our kobold-themed shenanigans, you can opt out at any time.
- Email: Every email we send contains an Unsubscribe link at the bottom.
- SMS: You can cancel the SMS service at any time. Just text “STOP” to the short code. After you send the SMS message “STOP” to us, we will send you an SMS message to confirm that you have been unsubscribed. After this, you will no longer receive SMS messages from us.
6. Security
While no transmission over the internet is 100% “dragon-proof,” we use industry-standard security measures to protect your email address, phone number, and personal data from unauthorized access.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about your data or just want to tell us a joke, you can reach the tavern master at: shauna@theoldkoboldpub.co