Effective Date: 10.12.2024.

 

Introduction

 

Welcome to hegedusarts.com. Protecting your personal data is important to us and  this Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website or use our services. By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined below.

 

1. Information We Collect

 

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: When you contact us via our website, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you voluntarily provide.

• Payment Information: If you purchase art from us, we collect payment details through secure third-party payment processors.

• Technical Information: This includes your IP address, browser type, device type, and website usage data collected via cookies and similar technologies.

 

2. How We Use Your Information

 

We use your information to:

• Process and deliver your orders.

• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.

• Improve our website and customize your user experience.

• Send promotional emails or newsletters if you’ve opted in.

• Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.

 

3. Legal Basis for Processing Data (GDPR Compliance)

 

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and UK Data Protection Act 1998 (DPA), we rely on the following legal bases to process your data:

• Consent: When you opt-in to receive communications or voluntarily provide your information.

• Contractual Obligation: To fulfill your purchases and provide the services you request.

• Legal Compliance: To meet legal and regulatory requirements.

• Legitimate Interest: To enhance our services, prevent fraud, and protect our rights.

 

4. Sharing Your Information

 

We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Payment processors, shipping companies, and IT support providers who assist us in running our business.

• Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights.

• Business Transfers: In case of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

 

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to improve your browsing experience and gather analytics. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

 

6. Your Rights (GDPR)

As a resident of the European Union (EU), you have the following rights under the GDPR:

• Access: Request a copy of your data.

• Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.

• Erasure: Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).

• Restriction: Limit how we process your data.

• Data Portability: Obtain a copy of your data in a machine-readable format.

• Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interest or direct marketing.

• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time.

 

To exercise these rights, contact us at Hegedusarts@gmail.com. We will respond within one month of receiving your request.

 

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or comply with legal obligations.

8. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction. However, no online system is completely secure.

9. International Data Transfers

If you access our website from outside the EU, your data may be transferred to servers located in other countries with different data protection laws. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place.

 

10. Contact Us

 

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: Hegedusarts@gmail.com

 

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.

By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. Thank you for trusting hegedusarts.com with your personal information.