Privacy policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 25, 2025

Vlad | Photography art_Prints operates this store and website, including all related information, content, features, tools, products, and services, in order to provide you with a curated shopping experience (the "Services"). Vlad | Photography art_Prints is powered by Shopify, which enables us to provide the Services to you. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose your personal information when you visit, use, or make a purchase through the Services or otherwise communicate with us.

If there is a conflict between our Terms of Service and this Privacy Policy, this Privacy Policy prevails with respect to the collection, processing, and disclosure of your personal information.

By using the Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

 

 

Who We Are and Contact Information

For the purposes of applicable data protection laws (including the EU and UK GDPR), Vlad | Photography art_Prints is the data controller of your personal information.

Controller Information:

 

 

Personal Information We Collect or Process

“Personal information” refers to information that identifies or can reasonably be linked to you. It does not include anonymized or de-identified information. We may collect:

  • Contact details: name, billing/shipping address, phone number, email address.
  • Financial information: credit/debit card or account numbers, payment confirmation, and other payment details.
  • Account information: username, password, security questions, preferences, and settings.
  • Transaction information: items viewed, added to cart or wishlist, purchased, returned, exchanged, or cancelled.
  • Communications: messages to customer support.
  • Device information: device type, browser, network, IP address, and other identifiers.
  • Usage information: interactions with the Services.

 

 

Personal Information Sources

We may collect information:

  • Directly from you: when you create an account, purchase, or communicate with us.
  • Automatically: via the Services, devices, cookies, or similar technologies.
  • From service providers: engaged on our behalf to perform services.
  • From partners or third parties.

 

 

Legal Bases for Processing (EEA/UK Visitors)

If you are in the EEA or UK, we process personal information based on:

  • Performance of a contract: to process orders and provide Services.
  • Legal obligations: to comply with tax, accounting, or other regulatory requirements.
  • Legitimate interests: to improve Services, prevent fraud, and maintain operations.
  • Consent: where required, for marketing, cookies, or analytics.

 

 

How We Use Your Personal Information

  • Provide, Tailor, and Improve Services: process payments, fulfill orders, maintain accounts, manage shipping/returns, enable reviews, and recommend products.
  • Marketing and Advertising: send promotional communications and display relevant online ads.

 

 

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to operate and improve Services, personalize experiences, analyze traffic, and provide relevant advertising. You can manage cookie preferences via your browser or our on-site tool. See our separate Cookie Policy for more details.

 

 

Use of Meta Business Tools

We may use Meta Business Tools (e.g., Meta Pixel, Conversions API) to measure advertising effectiveness. Data sent to Meta may include:

  • Technical information (IP, browser, device identifiers)
  • Usage information (page views, clicks)
  • Transaction data (purchases, cart activity)

Processing is based on consent where required (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR). You may withdraw consent anytime. Meta may combine this data with your account and transfer it outside the EEA/UK using Standard Contractual Clauses.

 

 

Security and Fraud Prevention

We use personal information to authenticate accounts, ensure secure payments, detect fraud, and protect the Services. You are responsible for keeping your login credentials safe.

 

 

Communicating with You

We use your information to provide customer support and maintain our business relationship.

 

 

Legal Reasons

We may process or disclose personal information to comply with laws, respond to valid legal requests, or enforce terms and policies.

 

 

How We Disclose Personal Information

We may share your information:

  • With Shopify, vendors, and service providers.
  • With business and marketing partners.
  • With affiliates or within our corporate group.
  • In connection with mergers, bankruptcy, or legal obligations.

Shopify Relationship:
 Shopify hosts the Services and may collect/process your information. Shopify may act as an independent controller for certain activities (analytics, platform improvements). Learn more: Shopify Privacy Portal.

 

 

Third-Party Websites and Links

Our Services may link to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their content, security, or privacy practices.

 

 

Children's Data

We do not knowingly collect information from children under the age of majority. Parents may request deletion of a child’s data via contact info above.

 

 

Automated Decision-Making

We do not use automated decision-making with legal effects. We may use automated systems to personalize content or recommend products.

 

 

Security and Retention

No system is perfectly secure. Retention depends on purposes such as:

  • Maintaining accounts and fulfilling orders
  • Complying with legal obligations (e.g., accounting/tax, ~6 years)
  • Resolving disputes and enforcing agreements
  • Supporting marketing until consent withdrawal

 

 

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have:

  • Access, Delete, Correct, Portability, Communication Preferences
  • EEA/UK: Object to processing, Restrict processing, Withdraw consent

Exercise rights by contacting vladphotographs@gmail.com. EU residents may also contact their data protection authority, e.g., Austria DPA.

 

 

International Transfers

We may transfer personal information outside your country. Transfers outside the EEA/UK rely on Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent recognized mechanisms.

 

 

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. The latest version is always posted on the website.

 

 

Contact

For questions or to exercise your rights: