Privacy Policy
Last updated: 1 August 2026
At Irishmanlost ("we", "our", or "us"), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights when visiting www.irishmanlost.com.
By using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
Who We Are
Irishmanlost is a fine art photography website showcasing and selling photographic prints that document Ireland's forgotten places, abandoned buildings, and disappearing heritage.
For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, don't hesitate to get in touch with us via the Contact page on this website.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
You may choose to provide personal information when you:
Purchase prints or products
Contact us through our contact form
Subscribe to our newsletter
Enquire about commissions or exhibitions
This information may include:
Name
Email address
Postal address
Telephone number (where provided)
Billing and shipping information
Any information included in your message
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, we automatically collect certain technical information, including:
IP address
Browser type
Device type
Pages visited
Time spent on the website
Referring websites
Approximate geographic location based on your IP address
This information helps us improve the performance and usability of the website.
Squarespace
Irishmanlost is hosted by Squarespace, which provides the website hosting, security, and e-commerce platform used to operate this site.
Squarespace may collect certain information necessary for website functionality, security, analytics, and order processing in accordance with their own Privacy Policy.
Orders and Payments
When you purchase products through our website, payment information is processed securely through our payment providers.
Irishmanlost does not store your full debit or credit card details.
Payments may be processed by providers such as Stripe, PayPal, or other secure payment services available through Squarespace.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Process and fulfil orders
Deliver purchased products
Respond to enquiries
Provide customer support
Manage commissions or exhibition enquiries
Improve our website
Detect fraud and maintain website security
Comply with legal and accounting obligations
Send marketing emails only where you have chosen to receive them
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
Cookies
This website uses cookies to ensure it functions correctly and to improve your browsing experience.
Cookies may be used to:
Remember your preferences
Enable shopping cart functionality
Improve website performance
Analyse visitor behaviour
Help us understand which content is most popular
Some cookies are essential and cannot be disabled without affecting the website's functionality.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.
Website Analytics
We may use Squarespace Analytics and other analytics tools to understand how visitors interact with the website.
These services collect anonymous statistical information such as:
Number of visitors
Popular pages
Device types
Traffic sources
General visitor behaviour
This information helps us improve the website and create better content.
Email Marketing
If you subscribe to our mailing list, we may occasionally send updates about:
New photography collections
Fine art print releases
Blog articles
Exhibitions
Events
Special offers
You may unsubscribe at any time using the link included in every email.
Sharing Your Information
We only share personal information where necessary to operate our business.
This may include:
Squarespace
Payment processors
Delivery and courier companies
Email marketing providers
Professional advisers where legally required
These organisations receive only the information necessary to perform their services.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:
Complete purchases
Maintain business and tax records
Meet legal obligations
Resolve disputes
Improve customer service
When information is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymised where appropriate.
Your Rights
If you are located in the United Kingdom, European Economic Area (EEA), or other regions with similar privacy laws, you may have the right to:
Request access to your personal information
Correct inaccurate information
Request deletion of your data
Restrict or object to certain processing
Request a copy of your personal data
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
To exercise these rights, don't hesitate to contact us via the Contact page on this website.
Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information.
Although no online service can guarantee complete security, we work with trusted providers, including Squarespace, to help protect your information against unauthorised access, misuse, or disclosure.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms and external resources.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites, and we encourage you to read their privacy policies.
Children's Privacy
This website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legislation, our services, or website functionality.
Any updates will be published on this page, and the date above will be amended accordingly.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us using the Contact page on www.irishmanlost.com