1. Who We Are

InkSmithery is operated by an individual sole trader based in the United Kingdom. This policy explains what data we collect, why, and how we use it.

2. What Data We Collect

When you browse the site

We use a session cookie (PHPSESSID) to maintain your shopping cart. This cookie is essential for the site to function and is deleted when you close your browser. We do not use analytics cookies, tracking pixels, or any third-party tracking services.

When you place an order

We collect the following information through our payment provider, Stripe:

• Your email address
• Your delivery address
• Your name (as provided at checkout)

We also store your order details (items purchased, quantities, prices, and order reference) in our database.

We do not collect or store your payment card details. All payment processing is handled by Stripe.

3. How We Use Your Data

Your data is used solely for the following purposes:

• Order fulfilment: Your name, email, and delivery address are shared with our production partner, Printful, so they can print and ship your order.
• Order queries: Your email and order reference allow us to respond if you contact us about an order.

We do not use your data for marketing, send promotional emails, or share your data with any parties other than Stripe and Printful as described above.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to operate the shop:

• Stripe (stripe.com) — payment processing. Stripe handles your card details under their own privacy policy.
• Printful (printful.com) — order fulfilment. Printful receives your name and delivery address to print and ship your order, under their own privacy policy.

We do not use any analytics, advertising, or social media tracking services on this website.

5. Data Retention

Order data (email, delivery address, items purchased) is retained for as long as needed to fulfil orders, handle returns, and comply with UK tax and accounting requirements. Session cookies expire when you close your browser.

6. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law (UK GDPR), you have the right to:

• Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data (subject to legal retention requirements)

To exercise any of these rights, email orders@inksmithery.com with your order reference.

7. Cookies

This site uses a single essential cookie:

Name	Purpose	Duration
PHPSESSID	Maintains your shopping cart	Browser session

No consent banner is required as this is a strictly necessary cookie.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The date at the top of the page shows when it was last updated.

9. Contact

For any privacy-related queries, contact orders@inksmithery.com.