Effective date: 28/07/2025
Formfac (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, share, and store your personal information when you visit or shop on our website.
We comply with international data protection regulations, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the UK GDPR, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and others where applicable.
What Information We Collect
When you use our website, we may collect the following personal data:
When placing an order:
Full name
Shipping and billing address
Email address
Phone number
Payment details (processed securely via third parties)
Order history
IP address and device/browser information
When subscribing to our newsletter:
Email address
When contacting us (e.g. via contact or consultation forms):
Name and email address
Any information you voluntarily include in your message
When browsing our website:
Cookies and usage data (see our Cookie Policy for full details)
Why We Collect Your Data
We collect and use your data for the following purposes:
To process and deliver your orders
To communicate with you about your order or inquiry
To provide customer support
To send newsletters or promotional emails (with your consent)
To improve our website and customer experience
To detect fraud and ensure secure payments
To comply with legal obligations (e.g. tax laws)
Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
We process your data based on the following legal grounds:
Contractual necessity – when fulfilling your purchase
Legitimate interest – for analytics, customer service, and fraud prevention
Consent – for marketing emails and optional cookies
Legal obligation – to comply with financial or legal requirements
Who We Share Your Data With
We only share personal information when necessary to operate our business, and always securely:
Shipping Providers
To deliver your order, we share name, address, email, and phone number with our logistics partners.
Payment Providers
We use secure payment platforms (e.g. Shopify Payments, PayPal, Klarna) to process your transactions.
Print-on-Demand Partner (Gelato)
Gelato receives your shipping details to produce and fulfill your poster orders.
Email Marketing Provider
If you subscribe to our newsletter, your email is securely stored in our email marketing platform (e.g. Mailchimp or Klaviyo).
Website & Analytics Services
We use services such as Shopify, Google Analytics, and Meta (Facebook/Instagram) to operate and analyze our website. These services may collect anonymized browsing data.
Marketing Platforms
For personalized advertising, we may share cookie data with services like Google Ads, Meta (Facebook/Instagram), and TikTok.
International Transfers
Some of our service providers (such as Shopify and Google) may store your data outside your country, including in the US or Canada. When we transfer data internationally, we do so with appropriate safeguards in place (e.g. Standard Contractual Clauses under GDPR).
How Long We Store Your Data
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to:
Fulfill the purposes described above
Comply with legal or accounting requirements
In most cases, we will delete or anonymize your data once your order and support needs are resolved, unless legally required to retain it longer (e.g. tax compliance).
Your Rights (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)
You have the right to:
Request access to the personal data we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
Request deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”)
Object to or restrict how we use your data
Withdraw your consent (e.g. for marketing emails)
File a complaint with a data protection authority
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [your@email.com].
Data Security
We take data security seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
Payment data is never stored on our servers and is handled securely through PCI-compliant payment gateways.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with the new effective date. Continued use of the website means you accept those changes.
If you have questions about how we process your personal information or want to exercise your rights, please contact: at contact@formfac.com
Last updated: 28/07/2025
All Formfac products are printed individually for each order. As such, they are considered custom-made. Under EU law (Consumer Rights Directive, Article 16), custom-made goods are exempt from the standard 14-day right of withdrawal.
We offer a full refund or free replacement in the following cases:
The item arrives damaged or defective
The wrong item or size was delivered
There is a printing or production error
The order is lost in transit (confirmed by tracking)
We do not accept returns or offer refunds in the following situations:
You changed your mind after ordering
You selected the wrong size, design, or color
The package is delayed due to customs or local delivery issues
The delivery address provided was incorrect
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at contact@formfac.com, We’re happy to help.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential to the operation of our website and cannot be disabled. They enable functions like:
Navigating the site
Secure checkout and payment processing
Saving items in your cart
2. Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the site by collecting anonymous information. We use:
Google Analytics – to track usage statistics and site performance
You can learn more about how Google uses data here:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
3. Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences (such as region or language) and enhance your shopping experience.
4. Marketing & Advertising Cookies
We use third-party cookies to display relevant ads and measure the effectiveness of our campaigns. These may track your behavior across different websites.
Examples include:
Google Ads: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
Meta (Facebook/Instagram): https://www.facebook.com/policies/cookies
Shopify Cookies
Our store is powered by Shopify, which uses cookies to provide secure access, manage cart functionality, and optimize performance. You can learn more here:
https://www.shopify.com/legal/cookies
Consent & Control
When you visit our site for the first time, you will be shown a cookie banner where you can:
Accept all cookies
Reject non-essential cookies
Customize your preferences
You may also change or withdraw your consent at any time by accessing your browser settings or revisiting the cookie banner (if implemented with a consent tool).
For general guidance on managing cookies in your browser:
Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" feature. Our site does not currently respond to these signals due to the lack of an industry-standard approach.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect legal changes or updates to our services. The date at the top indicates when it was last updated.
Last updated: 28/07/2025
All Formfac products are printed individually for each order. As such, they are considered custom-made. Under EU law (Consumer Rights Directive, Article 16), custom-made goods are exempt from the standard 14-day right of withdrawal.
We offer a full refund or free replacement in the following cases:
The item arrives damaged or defective
The wrong item or size was delivered
There is a printing or production error
The order is lost in transit (confirmed by tracking)
We do not accept returns or offer refunds in the following situations:
You changed your mind after ordering
You selected the wrong size, design, or color
The package is delayed due to customs or local delivery issues
The delivery address provided was incorrect
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at contact@formfac.com, We’re happy to help.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential to the operation of our website and cannot be disabled. They enable functions like:
Navigating the site
Secure checkout and payment processing
Saving items in your cart
2. Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the site by collecting anonymous information. We use:
Google Analytics – to track usage statistics and site performance
You can learn more about how Google uses data here:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
3. Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences (such as region or language) and enhance your shopping experience.
4. Marketing & Advertising Cookies
We use third-party cookies to display relevant ads and measure the effectiveness of our campaigns. These may track your behavior across different websites.
Examples include:
Google Ads: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
Meta (Facebook/Instagram): https://www.facebook.com/policies/cookies
Shopify Cookies
Our store is powered by Shopify, which uses cookies to provide secure access, manage cart functionality, and optimize performance. You can learn more here:
https://www.shopify.com/legal/cookies
Consent & Control
When you visit our site for the first time, you will be shown a cookie banner where you can:
Accept all cookies
Reject non-essential cookies
Customize your preferences
You may also change or withdraw your consent at any time by accessing your browser settings or revisiting the cookie banner (if implemented with a consent tool).
For general guidance on managing cookies in your browser:
Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" feature. Our site does not currently respond to these signals due to the lack of an industry-standard approach.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect legal changes or updates to our services. The date at the top indicates when it was last updated.
Formfac is the data controller for the personal data collected through our website.
For questions about your data or this policy, you can contact us at: contact@formfac.com