Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 17 January 2026
Robert Burcul Photography is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how personal information is collected, used, and handled when you visit this website, view image galleries, or purchase fine art prints.
This website is operated from Australia and personal information is managed in accordance with applicable Australian privacy laws, including the Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles. By using this website, you consent to the collection and handling of your information as described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information
When you purchase a print or contact us through the website, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, shipping address, and payment related details. Payment information is processed securely by third party payment providers and is not stored by us.
Website Usage Information
When you visit the website, certain information is collected automatically. This may include your IP address, browser type, device information, pages viewed, and general browsing activity. This information does not identify you personally and is used to understand how the website is accessed and used.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
The website uses cookies and similar technologies to support essential site functionality and to analyse traffic patterns. Cookies help improve navigation, performance, and overall user experience. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, noting that some site features may not function as intended if cookies are disabled.
2. How Your Information Is Used
Personal information is collected and used only for purposes directly related to the operation of the website and the delivery of services, including:
processing and fulfilling print orders
communicating with you regarding purchases or enquiries
responding to requests or providing support
understanding how visitors use the website to improve structure, content, and performance
The website does not currently operate a newsletter or mailing list. Marketing communications will not be sent unless such a service is introduced and you have provided consent.
3. Analytics and Third Party Services
This website uses Google Analytics to collect anonymised information about visitor behaviour, such as page views and navigation paths. This data is used solely to improve the website and understand how content is accessed.
The website is hosted on the Squarespace platform. Squarespace and associated service providers may have access to certain technical or operational data as part of providing hosting, security, and ecommerce functionality.
If and when online payments are enabled, transactions will be processed securely by third party payment providers such as Stripe. These providers handle payment data in accordance with their own privacy and security standards.
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties.
4. International Visitors
As the website is operated from Australia, personal information may be stored or processed on servers located in Australia or other jurisdictions where service providers operate. Reasonable steps are taken to ensure that any overseas handling of personal information is subject to appropriate safeguards.
5. Photography and Image Viewing
Viewing image galleries on this website does not involve the collection of personally identifiable information. Images are presented for viewing purposes only and no image metadata is used to identify visitors.
All photographs displayed on this website are protected by copyright and remain the property of the artist. Viewing images does not grant permission for reproduction, distribution, or other use.
6. Data Security and Retention
Reasonable measures are taken to protect personal information from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, or disclosure. While no online system can be guaranteed to be completely secure, care is taken to use reputable platforms and services.
Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil orders, meet legal and accounting obligations, or resolve enquiries.
7. Your Rights
You may request access to personal information held about you and request corrections if the information is inaccurate or incomplete. You may also request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal or operational requirements.
Requests can be made using the contact details below.
8. Third Party Links
This website may contain links to third party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.
9. Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes to the website, services, or legal requirements. The current version will always be available on this page and will include the effective date.
10. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how personal information is handled, please contact:
Robert Burcul
Via the contact page on this website