Effective Date: 15 September 2024
Wall Posters Europe ("we," "us," or "our") operates wallposters.eu, an Irish-based eCommerce website that offers unique art prints and reproduction prints of famous artists’ works from the public domain. Your privacy is of paramount importance to us, and this Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Irish data protection laws.
By using our website, you consent to the collection, use, and storage of your data as outlined in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect several types of information to provide and improve our services:
1.1. Personal Data
When you place an order or create an account with us, we collect personal information such as:
- Name
- Shipping and billing address
- Email address
- Phone number
- Payment details (processed securely via third-party providers)
1.2. Non-Personal Data
We also collect non-personal information about how you use our website, including:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- IP address
- Pages visited and browsing patterns
- Referring website or search engine
This information helps us improve website performance and user experience.
1.3. Cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies help us:
- Keep you logged in
- Remember your shopping cart contents
- Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our website.
2. How We Use Your Data
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
2.1. Order Fulfillment
Your personal information is used to process and fulfill your orders, including:
- Shipping products
- Processing payments
- Providing customer support
2.2. Marketing
If you have opted-in, we may use your email address to send you promotional offers, updates, and newsletters. You can opt-out of marketing communications at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in our emails.
2.3. Improvement of Services
We use non-personal information, including cookies, to:
- Analyze website performance
- Identify trends in user behavior
- Improve our products and services
2.4. Legal Compliance
We may use your information to comply with legal obligations, such as:
- Taxation laws
- Fraud prevention
- Legal disputes or government investigations
3. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We respect your privacy and will not sell, trade, or share your personal data with third parties, except under the following circumstances:
3.1. Service Providers
We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in:
- Processing payments (e.g., payment gateways)
- Shipping your orders (e.g., postal or courier services)
- Providing IT and customer support
These service providers are only given access to the information necessary to perform their services and are required to protect your personal data in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
3.2. Legal Requirements
We may disclose your personal information if required by law or if we believe such action is necessary to:
- Comply with a legal obligation
- Protect and defend the rights or property of Wall Posters Europe Ltd
- Prevent or investigate potential wrongdoing in connection with the website
- Protect the personal safety of users or the public
4. Data Security
We take the security of your data very seriously. We use industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information, including:
- SSL encryption for payment transactions
- Secure servers to store your data
- Restricted access to personal information by authorized personnel only
However, please note that no data transmission over the internet can be 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
5. Your Rights Under GDPR
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights concerning your personal data:
5.1. Right to Access
You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you and to receive a copy of this data.
5.2. Right to Rectification
You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information we hold about you.
5.3. Right to Erasure
You may request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain legal obligations we must comply with.
5.4. Right to Restrict Processing
You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data under specific circumstances.
5.5. Right to Data Portability
You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, and to transfer this data to another controller.
5.6. Right to Object
You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances, including direct marketing.
5.7. Right to Withdraw Consent
If you have provided consent for the processing of your personal data, you may withdraw your consent at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@wallposters.eu. We may require proof of identity before processing your request.
6. Data Retention
We will retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. After this period, your data will be deleted or anonymized.
7. International Transfers
As an Irish-based company, your data is stored and processed within the European Economic Area (EEA). However, some of our third-party service providers may be located outside the EEA. When we transfer your data internationally, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses, to protect your information.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. Your continued use of the website after such changes signifies your acceptance of the new terms.
9. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:
Wall Posters Europe
Email: privacy@wallposters.eu
Address: Please contact for address
By using our website and providing your personal information, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy.