Effective date: 12 March 2025
At Retro Stock Photography, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website, purchase products, or interact with our services.
1. Who We Are
Retro Stock Photography operates an online photographic archive offering digital image downloads. We take data protection seriously and handle personal information responsibly and transparently.
2. Information We Collect
a. Information You Provide
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:
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Your name and email address
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Billing details provided during checkout
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Account details if you register on the website
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Messages or enquiries submitted via contact forms or email
b. Automatically Collected Information
When you browse the site, we may automatically collect:
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IP address
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Browser and device information
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Pages visited and interaction data
This information is collected via cookies and analytics tools to help us understand how the site is used.
c. Payment Information
Payments are processed securely by Stripe. We do not store full credit card details on our servers. Payment information is transmitted directly to Stripe in accordance with their security and privacy standards.
Please refer to Stripe’s own Privacy Policy for further details.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use personal information to:
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Process orders and payments
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Deliver purchased digital downloads
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Respond to enquiries and customer service requests
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Improve website performance and user experience
4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell or rent your personal data.
Information may be shared only with:
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Trusted service providers (such as payment processors, hosting providers, and analytics services) where necessary to operate the website and fulfil orders
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Legal authorities, if required to comply with applicable laws or valid legal requests
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
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Understand how visitors use the site
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Maintain shopping cart functionality
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Remember user preferences
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
6. Data Security
We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data from unauthorised access, alteration, or disclosure. While no system can be guaranteed to be completely secure, we follow industry best practices to safeguard your information.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
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Access the personal data we hold about you
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Request correction or updating of your information
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Request deletion of your data, subject to legal or operational retention requirements
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services (including payment processors and social media platforms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies directly.
9. Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, with the effective date updated accordingly. Significant changes may also be communicated via the website or email.
11. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:
Retro Stock Photography
Email: info@retrostockphotography.com
Website: retrostockphotography.com