Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 4, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Absurd Design (“we,” “us,” “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit and make purchases on shop.absurd.design (the “Website”). We are committed to safeguarding your privacy in compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable laws.

1. Data We Collect

When you use our Website, we may collect the following types of personal data:

  • Order Information: name, billing/shipping address, email, phone number, and payment details (processed securely by Stripe, not stored by us).

  • Account/Contact Information: if you contact us directly, we collect your email and any other details you provide.

  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and cookies used to improve website functionality and user experience.

  • Transaction Data: details about purchases, order history, and fulfillment.

  • Marketing Preferences: if you subscribe to our newsletter or consent to receive updates.

2. How We Use Your Data

We process your data for the following purposes:

  • To process and fulfill your orders.

  • To provide and manage your customer account (including saved addresses and order history).

  • To communicate with you regarding orders, updates, or support inquiries.

  • To comply with legal and tax obligations.

  • To prevent fraud and protect the security of our Website.

  • To analyze Website performance and improve our services.

  • Marketing Communications: if you opt in, we will send you newsletters, updates, promotions, or other marketing materials related to our products. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link in the email or contacting us.

We will not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties.

3. Sharing of Data

We only share your data when necessary:

  • Squarespace: Our Website is hosted and operated on Squarespace, which processes certain technical and operational data on our behalf (e.g., cookies, analytics, order confirmations).

  • Stripe: Payments are processed securely by Stripe. Your card details are encrypted and handled directly by Stripe, never stored on our servers.

  • Prodigi: Our fulfillment partner, Prodigi, prints and ships the artwork you order. To fulfill your order, they receive your name, shipping address, and order details.

  • Marketing Services: If you have opted in, we may use trusted email marketing providers to manage and send our newsletters.

  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose personal data if required to comply with law, regulations, or valid legal requests.

4. International Transfers

Because Squarespace, Stripe, and Prodigi may operate globally, your data may be transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA). In such cases, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data.

5. Data Retention

We keep your personal data only as long as necessary:

  • Order and payment records: retained for accounting and tax compliance.

  • Customer accounts: retained until you choose to delete your account or request removal.

  • Customer communications: retained as long as needed to resolve inquiries.

  • Marketing subscriptions: retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.

  • Analytics and cookies: retained according to cookie lifetimes (see below).

When data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted.

6. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.

  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Request deletion of your data, subject to legal/tax obligations.

  • Object to or restrict certain processing activities, including marketing.

  • Request transfer of your data (data portability).

  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent (e.g., marketing emails).

To exercise these rights, contact us at xyz@absurd.design.

7. Cookies

Our Website uses cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Enable basic functionality (shopping cart, login).

  • Measure Website performance and improve user experience.

  • Provide analytics through Squarespace and trusted providers.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect Website functionality.

8. Security

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. While no system is 100% secure, we take reasonable steps to safeguard your data.

9. Links to Other Website

Our Website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third-party Websites.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most current version will always be available on this page with the date of last revision.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or any aspect of your order, please contact us at:

Website: shop.absurd.design
Email: xyz@absurd.design
Address: Carrer de Pau Claris 162, 3º 3ª, 08037 Barcelona, Spain

By purchasing from our Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy. Thank you for shopping with us and for your support of our artwork!