Privacy policy

Who We Are

Old Cat Vintage is a small, independent vintage shop based in France. We source and sell vintage home objects, and we ship worldwide from the French countryside.

For the purposes of applicable data protection law, including the GDPR, we are the data controller of your personal information. Any questions can be directed to vnow2233@gmail.com.

What We Collect & Why

When you place an order or contact us, we collect the information needed to process and ship your order, and to communicate with you. This includes:

• –Name, shipping address, email address, phone number
• –Order and payment details (payment is processed securely by Shopify Payments — we do not store your card information)
• –Any messages you send us through the site or by email

When you browse our site, basic technical data (such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited) may be collected automatically through cookies and Shopify's analytics tools. This helps us understand how people use the site so we can improve it.

How We Use Your Information

• –To process and fulfil your order
• –To communicate with you about your purchase
• –To send occasional newsletters or updates, if you have opted in
• –To comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information. We do not use it for advertising beyond our own shop.

Who We Share It With

We share your information only where necessary to fulfil your order:

• –Shopify — our store platform, which processes payments and hosts our site
• –Postal and courier services — to deliver your order
• –Legal or regulatory authorities — if required by law

Your data may be processed outside the EU (for example, by Shopify, which is based in Canada). Where this occurs, it is subject to appropriate safeguards in line with GDPR requirements.

Cookies

We use cookies to keep the site running properly and to understand how it is used. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings at any time. For details on the cookies Shopify uses, see Shopify's cookie policy.

How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfil your order, resolve any disputes, and comply with our legal obligations — typically no longer than 5 years for transaction records, in line with French accounting requirements.

Your Rights

Under GDPR and applicable data protection law, you have the right to:

• –Access the personal data we hold about you
• –Request correction of inaccurate information
• –Request deletion of your data
• –Object to or restrict how we process your data
• –Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time
• –Lodge a complaint with your national data protection authority

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at vnow2233@gmail.com. We will respond promptly and in accordance with applicable law.

Children

Our shop is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in how we operate or in applicable law. The "last updated" date at the top of this page will always reflect the most recent version.

Contact

For any questions about this policy or how we handle your data: