Privacy Policy

Last updated: 13.01.2026

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how [Heather Ennis Art] (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, stores, and protects personal data when you visit or make a purchase from [http://www.heatherennis.art] (the “Website”).

We are committed to handling personal data responsibly and in accordance with:

  • The Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (nFADP)
  • Where applicable, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

2. Data Controller

Data Controller:
[Heather Ennis Art]
[Saint Prex, Switzerland]
Email: [contact@montblancphotography.com]

3. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal data:

a) Information you provide directly

  • Name
  • Billing and shipping address
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Payment-related information (processed by third-party providers; we do not store card details)
  • Account login details (if you create an account)

b) Information collected automatically

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Pages visited and time spent on the Website
  • Cookies and similar technologies

4. Purpose of Processing

We process personal data for the following purposes:

  • To process and fulfil orders (including shipping and invoicing)
  • To manage customer accounts
  • To communicate with you regarding purchases or enquiries
  • To comply with legal and tax obligations
  • To improve our Website and services
  • To prevent fraud and ensure Website security

Personal data is processed only to the extent necessary for these purposes.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Under Swiss and EU data protection law, we rely on one or more of the following legal bases:

  • Performance of a contract (e.g. fulfilling an order)
  • Legal obligation (e.g. accounting and tax requirements)
  • Legitimate interests (e.g. website security, business analytics)
  • Consent (e.g. marketing communications, non-essential cookies)

6. Payment Processing

Payments are processed by third-party payment providers (e.g. Stripe, PayPal, WooCommerce Payments).

We do not store or process full payment card details.
These providers process personal data in accordance with their own privacy policies and applicable data protection laws.

7. Sharing of Personal Data

We may share personal data with:

  • Shipping and logistics providers
  • Payment processors
  • IT, hosting, and website service providers
  • Accounting and legal advisors (where legally required)

All service providers are required to handle personal data securely and confidentially.

8. International Data Transfers

Some service providers may process data outside Switzerland or the EU.

Where this occurs, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

  • Adequacy decisions
  • Standard contractual clauses
  • Equivalent protective measures under Swiss law

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Ensure the Website functions correctly
  • Analyse website usage
  • Improve user experience

You can control cookies through your browser settings.
Where required by law, non-essential cookies are used only with your consent.

10. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfil the purposes described in this policy
  • Comply with legal retention obligations (e.g. accounting records)

When data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymised.

11. Your Rights

Under Swiss data protection law (and GDPR where applicable), you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data (where legally permissible)
  • Object to or restrict certain processing
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Request data portability (GDPR only)

Requests can be made by contacting us at the email address above.

12. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against:

  • Unauthorised access
  • Loss or misuse
  • Alteration or disclosure

However, no online transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
The current version will always be published on this page with the updated date.

14. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle personal data, please contact:

[Heather Ennis Art]
Email: [contact @ montblancphotography.com]