Privacy Policy

PRIVACY POLICY

Last updated: 13 August 2026

RODAK KUNST DESIGN FOTOGRAFIE
Tomas Rodak
Switzerland

Website: tomasrodak.ch

1. General information

The protection of your personal data is important to us.

This Privacy Policy explains how RODAK KUNST DESIGN FOTOGRAFIE, operated by Tomas Rodak (hereinafter referred to as “TOMas Rodak”, “we”, “us” or “our”), collects, processes, uses and protects personal data when you visit tomasrodak.ch, contact us or purchase photographic works through our online shop.

We process personal data in accordance with applicable Swiss data-protection legislation and, where applicable, other applicable data-protection laws.

By using tomasrodak.ch, you acknowledge this Privacy Policy.

2. Controller

The controller responsible for the processing of personal data in connection with tomasrodak.ch is:

RODAK KUNST DESIGN FOTOGRAFIE
Tomas Rodak
Switzerland

E-mail: photo@tomasrodak.ch

For questions regarding the processing of your personal data or the exercise of your data-protection rights, please contact us using the contact details above.

3. Personal data we collect

Depending on how you use tomasrodak.ch, we may process the following personal data:

  • first and last name;
  • billing address;
  • delivery address;
  • e-mail address;
  • telephone number;
  • order and purchase information;
  • payment and transaction information;
  • correspondence and communications with us;
  • information submitted through contact forms;
  • newsletter subscription information;
  • technical information relating to your use of the website;
  • IP address;
  • browser type and version;
  • operating system;
  • date and time of access;
  • pages and products viewed;
  • referring website or source;
  • information relating to interactions with our website and online shop.

We only collect and process personal data that is relevant for the respective purpose.

4. Visiting tomasrodak.ch

You can generally visit tomasrodak.ch without directly providing personal information.

When you access the website, certain technical information may automatically be recorded by Shopify and/or other technical service providers used to operate the website.

This information may include your IP address, date and time of access, browser type, operating system, referring website, pages requested and technical information relating to your connection.

We may use this information to:

  • operate and maintain the website;
  • ensure website security;
  • detect and prevent misuse;
  • identify and resolve technical problems;
  • improve website performance;
  • understand how visitors use the website.

Where technically possible and appropriate, such information may be processed in aggregated or anonymised form.

5. Shopify

The tomasrodak.ch online shop is operated using Shopify, a commerce platform provided by Shopify Inc. and its affiliated companies.

Shopify may process personal and technical information necessary to provide the online-shop infrastructure, operate the website, process orders, maintain security and provide related services.

When you place an order, the information necessary to process and fulfil that order may be transmitted to Shopify and to relevant service providers involved in payment, production and delivery.

Shopify may process personal data in accordance with its own privacy policy and applicable data-protection requirements.

6. Orders and purchases

When you place an order through tomasrodak.ch, we process the personal data necessary to fulfil the purchase contract.

This may include:

  • your name;
  • billing address;
  • delivery address;
  • e-mail address;
  • telephone number;
  • details of the photographic work purchased;
  • order number;
  • payment status;
  • shipping information;
  • correspondence relating to your order.

We use this information to:

  • process and confirm your order;
  • arrange production of photographic works where applicable;
  • arrange delivery;
  • communicate with you regarding your order;
  • handle questions, complaints and warranty matters;
  • maintain appropriate business and accounting records;
  • comply with legal obligations.

We do not sell customer personal data to third parties.

7. Payment

Payment is processed using the payment methods made available through the Shopify checkout.

Depending on the payment method selected, payment-related personal data may be processed directly by the relevant payment provider.

We do not generally receive or store complete payment-card details where these are processed directly by the relevant payment provider.

Payment providers may process personal data in accordance with their own privacy policies and applicable legal requirements.

8. Production, printing and framing

Certain photographic works offered through tomasrodak.ch may be produced specifically after an order has been placed.

This may include photographic prints, Fine Art Prints and framed photographic works.

Where production, printing or framing is carried out by a professional third-party production partner, we may provide that partner with the information necessary to produce and fulfil your order.

Such information may include your name, order details and, where necessary, delivery information.

We only provide information that is necessary for the fulfilment of the order.

9. Shipping and delivery

To deliver your photographic work, we may provide the necessary customer information to the relevant shipping or delivery service.

This may include your name, delivery address, e-mail address and telephone number where required for delivery.

For international deliveries, personal data may be processed by shipping companies, customs authorities and other service providers involved in the delivery process.

10. Contacting us

If you contact us by e-mail, contact form or another communication channel provided on tomasrodak.ch, we process the information you provide in order to respond to your enquiry.

This may include your name, e-mail address, telephone number and the contents of your message.

We may retain correspondence where this is necessary to document communications, fulfil contractual obligations, establish or defend legal claims or comply with legal obligations.

11. Newsletter

If you subscribe to a TOMas Rodak newsletter, we process your e-mail address and any information necessary to provide the newsletter service.

The newsletter may contain information about:

  • new photographic works;
  • Fine Art Prints;
  • limited editions;
  • exhibitions;
  • artistic projects;
  • new collections;
  • photographic work by TOMas Rodak;
  • other activities relating to tomasrodak.ch.

You may unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time by using the unsubscribe link contained in the newsletter or by contacting us directly.

After unsubscribing, your e-mail address will no longer be used for newsletter distribution, unless we are legally required to retain certain information.

12. Cookies and similar technologies

tomasrodak.ch uses cookies and similar technologies.

Cookies may be necessary for the technical operation of the website and online shop, including:

  • shopping-cart functionality;
  • checkout;
  • secure sessions;
  • language or other preferences;
  • website security;
  • website performance.

Where applicable, cookies and similar technologies may also be used for analytics, website optimisation and marketing purposes.

You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings.

Where required by applicable law, non-essential cookies and similar technologies will only be activated following the appropriate consent.

13. Analytics

Where analytics services are activated on tomasrodak.ch, information concerning website usage may be collected and analysed.

This may include information such as:

  • pages visited;
  • time spent on pages;
  • device and browser information;
  • approximate geographical information;
  • referral source;
  • interactions with the website.

Analytics information may be used to understand visitor behaviour, improve the website and evaluate the performance of the online shop and photographic portfolio.

The specific analytics services active on the website may change from time to time.

14. Google services

Google services may be used in connection with tomasrodak.ch, including services relating to website analysis, search visibility, security and other website functions.

Depending on the services activated, Google may process technical information and information concerning your interaction with the website.

The processing of personal data by Google is governed by Google's applicable privacy policies.

15. Social media

tomasrodak.ch may contain links to or integrations with social-media platforms, including Instagram and other platforms used by TOMas Rodak to present his photographic work.

Simply clicking an external social-media link generally takes you away from tomasrodak.ch and to the relevant third-party platform.

Where social-media content or functions are embedded directly into the website, the relevant provider may receive information concerning your visit or interaction, depending on the technical implementation.

Third-party social-media providers process personal data according to their own privacy policies.

16. Instagram

TOMas Rodak maintains Instagram profiles relating to his photographic and artistic work.

Where Instagram content or functionality is integrated into tomasrodak.ch, Meta Platforms Ireland Limited and/or other relevant Meta entities may process information concerning your visit or interaction.

The processing of personal data by Meta is governed by Meta's applicable privacy policies.

17. External links

tomasrodak.ch may contain links to websites operated by third parties.

These may include social-media platforms, payment providers, shipping services, external artistic platforms or other websites.

We have no control over the privacy practices, content, security or availability of third-party websites.

The privacy policies of the respective third-party providers apply to their processing of personal data.

18. International data transfers

Some service providers used in connection with tomasrodak.ch may process personal data outside Switzerland and/or the European Economic Area.

These may include Shopify, payment providers, cloud and IT providers, analytics services, social-media platforms, printing/framing partners and shipping providers.

Where personal data is transferred internationally, we take the measures required under applicable data-protection law.

Depending on the destination and circumstances, such safeguards may include recognised contractual or other legally permissible mechanisms.

19. Disclosure of personal data to third parties

Personal data may be disclosed to third parties where this is necessary to operate tomasrodak.ch, fulfil orders or comply with legal obligations.

Such third parties may include:

  • Shopify and relevant Shopify service providers;
  • payment providers;
  • printing and framing partners;
  • shipping and delivery companies;
  • IT and hosting providers;
  • analytics providers;
  • newsletter providers;
  • professional advisers;
  • authorities where legally required.

We do not sell personal data to third parties.

Where third parties process personal data on our behalf, we take reasonable measures to ensure that the data is processed only for the agreed purposes and in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

20. Data retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.

Customer and transaction information may need to be retained for longer periods where required by Swiss accounting, tax, commercial or other legal obligations.

Correspondence may also be retained where necessary to establish, exercise or defend legal claims.

When personal data is no longer required and there is no legal obligation to retain it, it will be deleted or anonymised.

21. Data security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, alteration or destruction.

However, no transmission of information over the Internet and no electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Communication by ordinary e-mail may also involve security risks.

22. Your rights

Subject to applicable legal requirements and limitations, you may have the right to:

  • request information about personal data processed about you;
  • request correction of inaccurate personal data;
  • request deletion of personal data;
  • request restriction of certain processing;
  • object to certain processing;
  • request data portability where applicable;
  • withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

The exercise of these rights may be subject to statutory restrictions, including legal retention obligations or other overriding interests.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at:

tomasrodak@gmail.com

We may need to verify your identity before responding to a request concerning your personal data.

23. Direct marketing

You may object to receiving marketing communications from us at any time.

For newsletters, you can unsubscribe using the unsubscribe link provided in each newsletter.

You may also contact us directly to withdraw your consent or object to further marketing communications.

24. Data protection complaints

If you believe that the processing of your personal data violates applicable data-protection law, you may contact us directly so that we can investigate the matter.

You may also have the right to contact the competent data-protection supervisory authority.

In Switzerland, the competent federal authority is the Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC).

25. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may amend this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Changes may become necessary, for example, when we introduce new website functions, payment methods, analytics tools, newsletter services, social-media integrations or other technologies.

The current version published on tomasrodak.ch shall apply.

We recommend reviewing this Privacy Policy periodically.

26. Contact

For questions concerning this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data, please contact:

RODAK KUNST DESIGN FOTOGRAFIE
Tomas Rodak
Switzerland

E-mail: photo@tomasrodak.ch