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Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how https://indieatlas.uk (referred to as “the Site” or “we”) gathers, utilizes, and shares your Personal Information when you browse or buy from the Site.

Collection of Personal Information

When you use the Site, we gather specific details about your device, interactions with the Site, and information required to process purchases. Additional data may be collected if you reach out for customer support. In this Privacy Policy, "Personal Information" refers to any data that can uniquely identify an individual, including the examples listed below.

Device Information

  • Types of Personal Information collected:
    Web browser version, IP address, time zone, cookie data, pages or products viewed, search terms, and Site interaction patterns.
  • Reason for collection:
    To ensure proper Site functionality and analyze usage for optimization.
  • Collection method:
    Automatically captured via cookies, log files, web beacons, tags, or pixels.
  • Business-related sharing:
    Disclosed to Shopify (our platform provider) and third-party advertisers like Facebook and Instagram.

Order Information

  • Types of Personal Information collected:
    Name, billing/shipping addresses, payment details (e.g., credit card numbers), email, and phone number.
  • Reason for collection:
    To fulfill orders, process payments, arrange shipping, send confirmations, communicate, and screen for fraud.
  • Collection method:
    Provided directly by you.
  • Business-related sharing:
    Shared with Shopify and advertising partners (e.g., Facebook, Instagram).

Customer Support Information

  • Types of Personal Information collected:
    Name, addresses, email, and phone number.
  • Reason for collection:
    To assist with inquiries or issues.
  • Collection method:
    Provided directly by you.
  • Business-related sharing:
    Disclosed to Shopify and advertising platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram).

Minors

The Site is not designed for users under 18. We do not knowingly collect Personal Information from minors. Parents/guardians may contact us to delete any inadvertently shared data.

Sharing Personal Information

We collaborate with service providers to deliver our services. Examples include:

  • Shopify: Powers our online store. Learn more: Shopify Privacy Policy.
  • Facebook/Instagram: Used for marketing. Users may manage data sharing: Facebook Help.
  • Legal compliance: Data may be shared to adhere to laws or protect our rights.

Behavioral Advertising

Your Personal Information helps deliver tailored ads or promotions. Examples:

Opt-out Links

Use of Personal Information

We utilize your data to:

  • Sell and deliver products
  • Process payments and ship orders
  • Share updates on offerings

Legal Basis (GDPR)

For EEA residents, processing relies on:

  • Your consent
  • Contract fulfillment
  • Legal compliance
  • Legitimate interests (balanced with your rights).

Data Retention

Order-related Personal Information is retained until deletion is requested.

Automated Decisions

EEA residents may object to fully automated processing. While we avoid impactful automated decisions, Shopify employs limited fraud prevention measures (e.g., temporary IP/card denylists).

Your Rights

GDPR (EEA Residents)

You may:

  • Access, correct, or delete your data
  • Request data portability

For cross-border transfers, review Shopify's GDPR Compliance.

Cookies

Cookies are small files stored on your device. Key types:

Essential Cookies

Name Purpose
_ab Admin access.
_secure_session_id Navigation.
cart Shopping cart.
cart_sig, cart_ts, checkout_token, secret Checkout.
secure_customer_sig, storefront_digest Customer login.
_shopify_u Account updates.

Analytics Cookies

Name Purpose
_tracking_consent Preference tracking.
_landing_page, _orig_referrer Landing page tracking.
_s, _shopify_fs, _shopify_s, _shopify_sa_p, _shopify_sa_t, _shopify_y, _y Analytics.

Most cookies expire within 30 minutes to 2 years. Manage them via browser settings (All About Cookies).

Note: "Do Not Track" signals are not honored due to inconsistent standards.

Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may be revised periodically for operational or legal reasons.

Last updated: 2 April 2025.

For complaints, contact the UK Information Commissioner's Office:
ICO Complaint Form.