Effective Date: 09/12/2025

At Vintage Rat, your privacy matters. This Privacy Policy explains how I (Damien Joseph, owner of Vintage Rat) collect, use, and protect your information when you visit my website, make a purchase, or interact with me. By using this site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information I Collect

When you visit or shop at Vintage Rat, I may collect the following information:

  • Personal Information: Name, email address, billing/shipping address, and payment details when you make a purchase.

  • Account Information: If you create an account, I collect your login credentials and preferences.

  • Browsing Data: IP address, browser type, device info, and site activity (via cookies or analytics tools).

2. How I Use Your Information

I use your information to:

  • Process and fulfill your orders.

  • Send order confirmations, updates, and customer service messages.

  • Improve the website, products, and shopping experience.

  • Share news, promotions, or updates if you’ve opted into my newsletter.

  • Prevent fraud, unauthorized access, and maintain site security.

3. Sharing of Information

I respect your privacy. Your information is never sold or rented. I may share information only with:

  • Service Providers: Shipping companies, payment processors, or analytics providers that help me operate the shop.

  • Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or government authority.

4. Cookies and Tracking

Vintage Rat uses cookies (small data files) to:

  • Keep items in your cart.

  • Remember your preferences.

  • Analyze site traffic to improve the shopping experience.

You can disable cookies in your browser, but parts of the site may not function properly.

5. Data Security

I take reasonable steps to protect your data, including SSL encryption for transactions. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. By using this site, you acknowledge this risk.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

  • Access the personal data I hold about you.

  • Request corrections to your personal data.

  • Request deletion of your data (unless I need it for legal or transactional reasons).

  • Opt out of marketing emails at any time by clicking “unsubscribe.”

7. Children’s Privacy

Vintage Rat does not knowingly collect or sell information from anyone under 13. If I discover such data has been collected, I will delete it immediately.

8. Third-Party Links

This site may link to third-party websites. Vintage Rat is not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies separately.

9. Changes to This Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. If changes are significant, I’ll update the “Effective Date” at the top of this page.

10. Contact Me

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, or if you want to exercise your rights, contact me at: