1. General Information
The website seedthecat.me is operated by MATTEO SANTORO, headquartered at Via Monte Ceneri 2, Rho (MI), Italy.
Contact email: info@seedthecat.me
.
By browsing or purchasing through this website, you agree to the following Terms and Conditions.
2. Products
The products available for purchase (such as mugs, cushions, prints, etc.) are produced and shipped through a print-on-demand service (Printful).
Images are for illustrative purposes only — colors may vary slightly from the actual product.
The book “Seed, the cat who saw with his heart” is sold on Amazon. In that case, Amazon’s own Terms and Conditions apply.
3. Orders and Payments
Orders can be placed online via this website.
Prices are listed in Euros (€) and include taxes (where applicable).
Payment is made through [insert method: e.g. PayPal, Stripe, Credit Card].
An order is considered complete once payment has been successfully received.
4. Shipping
Production and shipping are managed by our partner Printful.
Average production times range from 3 to 7 business days, plus shipping time.
Any delays caused by third parties, customs, or force majeure events are beyond Seed’s control.
5. Returns and Refunds
Since these are custom, print-on-demand products, there is no right of withdrawal for “change of mind.”
Returns are only accepted in the event of a defective product or a printing/shipping error.
In such cases, please contact us within 14 days of delivery at [email]. We will provide instructions for a refund or replacement.
6. Liability
We are not responsible for delays or service issues caused by Printful or third-party couriers.
We disclaim all liability for any improper or unintended use of the purchased products.
7. Intellectual Property
All content on this website (texts, images, illustrations, and the “Seed the Cat” brand) is protected by copyright and may not be copied or used without prior authorization.
8. Changes to the Terms
We reserve the right to update these Terms and Conditions at any time.
Any changes will be posted on this page with the corresponding update date.
9. Applicable Law
These Terms and Conditions are governed by Italian law.
1. Data Controller
The data controller is Matteo Santoro, Via M. Ceneri 2, Rho (MI), Italy.
Contact email: info@seedthecat.me
.
2. Types of Data Collected
Email address voluntarily provided by users via site forms (e.g., newsletter, poster download, reader’s gift).
Purchase data (name, address, email, shipping/billing details) collected at checkout in the shop.
Cookies and browsing data: the site uses technical cookies and—subject to consent—analytics and third-party cookies (e.g., Google Analytics, social plugins).
3. Purposes of Processing
Collected data are used to:
send the reader’s gift or the requested free poster;
manage the purchase of products on the site (including print-on-demand services);
send newsletters and periodic communications (where consent has been given);
improve the browsing experience through technical and analytics cookies.
4. Legal Basis
User consent for newsletter subscription, free poster, reader’s gift, and non-essential cookies.
Performance of a contract for purchases in the shop.
Legal obligations (e.g., tax and accounting) related to sales.
5. Processing Methods
Data are processed by electronic means with appropriate security measures.
Data are not disseminated but may be processed by external service providers (e.g., email marketing services, hosting, Printful for printing and shipping) appointed as data processors.
6. Data Retention
Emails: until consent is withdrawn (you can unsubscribe via the link included in each communication).
Purchase data: for the time needed to fulfil the order and to comply with tax/accounting obligations (10 years).
Cookies: as specified in the site’s Cookie Policy.
7. User Rights
Users have the right to:
access their data;
request rectification or erasure;
object to processing;
withdraw consent at any time.
To exercise these rights, please write to info@seedthecat.me
.
Users also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Italian Data Protection Authority (Garante per la Protezione dei Dati Personali – www.garanteprivacy.it
).
8. Cookies
The site uses technical cookies required for operation and—subject to consent—analytics and third-party profiling cookies.
For details on types and retention periods, please refer to the site’s Cookie Policy.