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