Privacy & Cookies

Last updated: 4 April 2026

This policy explains how the auction site at auction.shiftinglight.com collects, uses, and stores personal information.

1. Who operates this site

This auction site is operated by Julian Merrow-Smith.

If you have any questions about this policy or about your personal information, you can contact:

Email: julian@shiftinglight.com

2. What information we collect

Depending on how you use the auction site, we may collect and store:

• your name
• your username
• your email address
• your password in stored or hashed form
• your bidding history
• records of auctions you participate in
• records of whether an item has been paid, printed, or shipped
• shipping and payment-related details where a sale is completed
• technical session information needed to keep you logged in and operate the site securely

3. How we use your information

We use personal information to:

• create and manage user accounts
• allow users to sign in securely
• record and administer bids
• identify winning bidders
• communicate with users about auctions and completed sales
• administer printing, shipping, and payment status
• maintain site security and prevent misuse
• keep business and transaction records

4. Lawful bases for processing

We process personal data on the following bases, as applicable:

• performance of a contract, where processing is necessary to provide auction services, manage bids, and complete a sale
• legitimate interests, where processing is necessary to administer the auction, maintain records, prevent abuse, and operate the site securely
• legal obligations, where records must be kept for accounting, tax, or other legal purposes

5. Cookies

This auction site uses essential cookies only.

These cookies are used for purposes such as:

• keeping users signed in
• maintaining session state
• basic security and fraud prevention
• ensuring the site functions properly

These cookies are strictly necessary to provide the service requested by the user and are not used for advertising or analytics.

6. Payments

If you win an auction and proceed to payment, you may be sent to a separate payment page or payment service.

Payment-related processing may involve additional information needed to complete the transaction, such as billing, shipping, and payment confirmation details. Those details are used only for completing and administering the sale.

7. Sharing of information

We do not sell personal information.

We may share information only where necessary to:

• complete a payment
• arrange fulfilment, printing, or shipping
• comply with legal obligations
• protect the rights, safety, or security of the site and its users

8. How long we keep information

We keep personal information for as long as reasonably necessary for:

• operating the auction site
• maintaining user accounts
• keeping bidding and transaction records
• dealing with disputes or support issues
• meeting legal, tax, and accounting obligations

Different categories of information may be kept for different periods depending on their purpose.

9. Your rights

Depending on the law that applies to you, you may have rights to:

• request access to your personal information
• request correction of inaccurate information
• request deletion of information in some circumstances
• object to certain processing
• request restriction of processing in some circumstances
• request portability of certain information
• lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority

10. Contact

If you would like to ask about your information or exercise any applicable rights, please contact:

Julian Merrow-Smith
Email: julian@shiftinglight.com