Privacy Policy
Effective date: October 11, 2025
Brand: Urban Eyez (Arnold Watson)
Website: https://urbaneyezmagazine.com
Contact: arnold@arnoldwatsonphotography.com • (323) 473-4706
Urban Eyez respects your privacy. This policy explains what we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. This document is tailored for a fine‑art photography storefront and publishing stack (Format.com + Substack + YouTube). It is not legal advice.
1) Who we are
Urban Eyez is a fine‑art street photography brand operated by Arnold Watson in California, USA. We sell limited and open‑edition prints and zines and publish content on YouTube and Substack.
2) What we collect
- Order & account data: name, email, shipping/billing address, phone (optional), items purchased.
- Payment data: processed by third‑party payment processors (e.g., Stripe or PayPal) via Format.com—Urban Eyez does not see full card numbers.
- Communications: emails, support messages, subscriber preferences.
- Newsletter data (Substack): email, IP/country, basic engagement.
- Usage data & cookies: pages viewed, device/browser, and limited analytics to keep the store functioning and improve the experience.
3) Sources
- You provide data when you place an order, create an account, subscribe, or contact us.
- We receive order/fulfillment data from our ecommerce platform (Format.com) and payment processors.
- We receive subscriber analytics from Substack and standard metrics from YouTube.
4) How we use data
- Fulfillment: process and ship orders; provide customer support.
- Account & service messages: order confirmations, delivery updates, important notices.
- Marketing (opt‑in): newsletters and product updates; you can unsubscribe anytime.
- Safety & compliance: prevent fraud; comply with legal requirements; maintain records.
- Improvement: troubleshoot, quality control, site optimization.
5) Lawful bases (GDPR/UK GDPR) where applicable
- Contract: to fulfill your order or provide requested services.
- Consent: newsletters/marketing where required.
- Legitimate interests: security, analytics, preventing abuse.
- Legal obligation: tax/audit records.
6) Sharing & processors
We share data with service providers only as needed to operate the store and deliver products:
- Ecommerce: Format.com (storefront, checkout, limited analytics).
- Payments: Stripe/PayPal (card processing).
- Email/newsletter: Substack (subscriptions, delivery, engagement).
- Shipping: carriers and shipping platforms (labels, tracking).
We do not sell your personal information. We do not permit our processors to use your data for their own marketing without your consent.
7) Cookies & similar tech
We use necessary cookies for site and checkout functionality and limited analytics/caching to improve performance. You can control cookies via your browser. If you block necessary cookies, some features may not work.
8) Data retention
- Orders: typically 7 years for tax/audit compliance.
- Accounts & subscribers: retained while active; deleted or anonymized upon request unless we must keep records by law.
- Support emails: retained as needed to document service history.
9) Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or export your data, and to object or restrict certain processing.
- California (CCPA/CPRA): we do not sell or share personal information for cross‑context behavioral advertising as defined by CPRA. You can request access or deletion by emailing arnold@arnoldwatsonphotography.com.
- EEA/UK (GDPR): you may withdraw consent (where applicable) and lodge a complaint with your local authority.
10) International transfers
Your data may be processed in the U.S. and other countries where our service providers operate. We rely on appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses where required.
11) Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures. No method is 100% secure; please use strong, unique passwords and keep your account details confidential.
12) Children
Our services are not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children.
13) Changes to this policy
We may update this policy. The “Effective date” shows the latest version. Material changes will be announced on the site or via email.
14) Contact
Questions or requests: arnold@arnoldwatsonphotography.com or (323) 473-4706.
Privacy Policy
Effective date: October 11, 2025
Brand: Urban Eyez (Arnold Watson)
Website: https://urbaneyezmagazine.com
Contact: arnold@arnoldwatsonphotography.com • (323) 473-4706
Urban Eyez respects your privacy. This policy explains what we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. This document is tailored for a fine‑art photography storefront and publishing stack (Format.com + Substack + YouTube). It is not legal advice.
1) Who we are
Urban Eyez is a fine‑art street photography brand operated by Arnold Watson in California, USA. We sell limited and open‑edition prints and zines and publish content on YouTube and Substack.
2) What we collect
- Order & account data: name, email, shipping/billing address, phone (optional), items purchased.
- Payment data: processed by third‑party payment processors (e.g., Stripe or PayPal) via Format.com—Urban Eyez does not see full card numbers.
- Communications: emails, support messages, subscriber preferences.
- Newsletter data (Substack): email, IP/country, basic engagement.
- Usage data & cookies: pages viewed, device/browser, and limited analytics to keep the store functioning and improve the experience.
3) Sources
- You provide data when you place an order, create an account, subscribe, or contact us.
- We receive order/fulfillment data from our ecommerce platform (Format.com) and payment processors.
- We receive subscriber analytics from Substack and standard metrics from YouTube.
4) How we use data
- Fulfillment: process and ship orders; provide customer support.
- Account & service messages: order confirmations, delivery updates, important notices.
- Marketing (opt‑in): newsletters and product updates; you can unsubscribe anytime.
- Safety & compliance: prevent fraud; comply with legal requirements; maintain records.
- Improvement: troubleshoot, quality control, site optimization.
5) Lawful bases (GDPR/UK GDPR) where applicable
- Contract: to fulfill your order or provide requested services.
- Consent: newsletters/marketing where required.
- Legitimate interests: security, analytics, preventing abuse.
- Legal obligation: tax/audit records.
6) Sharing & processors
We share data with service providers only as needed to operate the store and deliver products:
- Ecommerce: Format.com (storefront, checkout, limited analytics).
- Payments: Stripe/PayPal (card processing).
- Email/newsletter: Substack (subscriptions, delivery, engagement).
- Shipping: carriers and shipping platforms (labels, tracking).
We do not sell your personal information. We do not permit our processors to use your data for their own marketing without your consent.
7) Cookies & similar tech
We use necessary cookies for site and checkout functionality and limited analytics/caching to improve performance. You can control cookies via your browser. If you block necessary cookies, some features may not work.
8) Data retention
- Orders: typically 7 years for tax/audit compliance.
- Accounts & subscribers: retained while active; deleted or anonymized upon request unless we must keep records by law.
- Support emails: retained as needed to document service history.
9) Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or export your data, and to object or restrict certain processing.
- California (CCPA/CPRA): we do not sell or share personal information for cross‑context behavioral advertising as defined by CPRA. You can request access or deletion by emailing arnold@arnoldwatsonphotography.com.
- EEA/UK (GDPR): you may withdraw consent (where applicable) and lodge a complaint with your local authority.
10) International transfers
Your data may be processed in the U.S. and other countries where our service providers operate. We rely on appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses where required.
11) Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures. No method is 100% secure; please use strong, unique passwords and keep your account details confidential.
12) Children
Our services are not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children.
13) Changes to this policy
We may update this policy. The “Effective date” shows the latest version. Material changes will be announced on the site or via email.
14) Contact
Questions or requests: arnold@arnoldwatsonphotography.com or (323) 473-4706.