Privacy Policy – How we protect your personal data

At ACAT Photos – Urban fine art photography capturing stillness, light, and the poetry of everyday life, we are committed to respecting your privacy.

This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit or use our website, available at www.acatphotos.com.

Personal information we collect:

What information do we collect?
We may collect the following types of personal information:
Your name and email address (when you fill out a contact form or make a purchase)
Shipping address and billing information
Any message or communication you send us
Data about how you use our website (pages visited, clicks, etc.)

How do we use this information?

We collect your data to:
Process and ship your orders
Respond to your messages and requests
Improve your browsing experience
Send occasional updates or offers (only if you’ve given explicit consent)
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

Do we use cookies?

Yes. We use cookies to enhance your experience and gather statistics about site usage.

Some cookies are essential for the site to function (for example, saving your cart). Others may be used for analytics or embedded services (such as viewing Instagram content). You can manage your cookie preferences in your browser settings.

Legal basis for processing (GDPR)

We process your personal data on the following legal grounds:

Your consent (e.g., when subscribing to updates)
Contractual necessity (e.g., fulfilling an order)
Legal obligations (e.g., accounting)
Legitimate interest (e.g., improving our services)

How do we protect your data?

Your data is stored securely and is only accessible to authorized personnel. We take reasonable precautions to protect it against loss, misuse, or unauthorized access.

How long do we keep your data?

We keep your data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described above, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

What are your rights?

You have the right to:
Access the personal data we hold about you
Correct or update your data
Request the deletion of your data
Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:
contact@acatphotos.com

Third-party services

We may use third-party tools (such as analytics or social media embeds) to operate certain features of the site. These tools may collect some data as part of their service. Please consult their own privacy policies for more information.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The date of the last revision will appear at the top of this page.

Terms and Conditions

For more details about your rights and obligations while using this website, please visit our Terms and Conditions.