Privacy Policy - Daan van Doorn Paintings

At Daan Van Doorn Paintings (accessible at daanvandoornpaintings.com), your privacy is of paramount importance. We are fully committed to protecting your personal data and handling it in a transparent, secure, and lawful manner. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect your information when you access or use our website and services.

1. Commitment to Privacy and Data Protection

We at Daan Van Doorn Paintings value and respect your right to privacy and data protection. We recognize the importance of safeguarding the personal data of all users of our website and are dedicated to handling such information responsibly and in full compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

2. Scope of Policy and Data Controller Role

This Privacy Policy applies to all personal data collected through the website daanvandoornpaintings.com and any related services. Daan Van Doorn Paintings acts as the data controller with respect to the personal data of visitors and users of the site. As the data controller, we determine the purposes and means of processing your personal data.

3. Categories of Data We Process

We may collect, store, and process the following categories of personal data:

a. Usage Data
Includes data about how you use our website, such as your IP address, browser type and version, time zone setting, page interaction information, referring/exit pages, and the duration of your visits.

b. Account Data
Includes your name, email address, phone number, billing/shipping address, and any other information you provide when creating or managing a user account.

c. Profile Data
Includes your preferences, interests, shopping behavior, and purchase history.

d. Communication Data
Includes records of your correspondence with us, including contact forms, support requests, and other communications sent via email or via the site.

e. Technical Data
Includes data about the device you use to access our services, such as device type, operating system, screen resolution, and system configuration.

f. Transaction Data
Includes details about purchases, delivery address, payment confirmations, and order history. We do not store full credit card numbers; transactions are processed securely by our trusted payment processors.

g. Preference Data
Includes your marketing communication preferences, product interest selections, and consent records.

4. Legal Bases for Processing Personal Data

Depending on the context and the type of personal data involved, our legal basis for processing your personal information may include one or more of the following:

– Your Consent – when you explicitly authorize data processing activities such as receiving marketing communications.
– Performance of a Contract – when the processing is necessary to fulfill our obligations under a contract with you.
– Legal Obligation – where processing is required by law.
– Legitimate Interests – to pursue our legitimate business interests, provided your rights and freedoms are not overridden (e.g., website analytics, communication optimization, fraud detection).

5. Your Rights Under Applicable Privacy Laws

As a user, you are entitled to exercise the following rights with respect to your personal data:

a. Right of Access – To request a copy of your personal data that we hold.
b. Right to Rectification – To correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
c. Right to Erasure – To request deletion of your personal data under permissible conditions.
d. Right to Restriction of Processing – To restrict processing where specified under law.
e. Right to Data Portability – To request the transfer of your personal data to you or another service provider in a structured, commonly used format.
f. Right to Object – To object to the processing of your personal data based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.

If you are a resident of California, you are entitled under the CCPA to request information regarding the categories and specific pieces of personal data we have collected, used, disclosed, and sold. You also have the right to opt out of the sale of your personal data and to non-discrimination for exercising your rights.

6. Security Measures

We employ a range of technical and organizational strategies to secure your personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, loss, or misuse. These measures include but are not limited to:

– Encryption of data during transmission and storage
– Multi-factor authentication and role-based access controls
– Periodic data backups and secure disaster recovery procedures
– Staff privacy training and internal policies governing data access

7. International Data Transfers

Your personal data may be transferred to, stored, or processed in countries outside your local jurisdiction, including countries which may not have privacy protections equivalent to those in your country of residence. In such cases, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including the use of Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission or other legally valid mechanisms to ensure your data remains protected.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which we collected it, including satisfying any legal, regulatory, tax, accounting, or reporting requirements. Retention periods may vary by data category:

– Usage and Technical Data: retained for up to 12 months for analytics purposes
– Account and Transaction Data: retained for the duration of the customer relationship, plus 7 years for legal compliance
– Communication Data: retained for up to 3 years post-resolution
– Preference and Marketing Data: retained until consent is withdrawn or after 24 months of inactivity

9. Cookie Policy

We use cookies and similar technologies on daanvandoornpaintings.com to enhance website performance, personalize content, and analyze traffic. Our cookie categories include:

– Essential Cookies: necessary for site operation, such as login and shopping cart functions
– Functional Cookies: help remember preferences and enhance usability
– Analytics Cookies: collect aggregated data to understand site behavior
– Performance Cookies: monitor reliability and detect technical issues

10. Cookie Management and Legal Compliance

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings or via our cookie management tool available on our website. In compliance with GDPR and CCPA, you have the right to opt out of non-essential cookies and to control the processing of your personal data collected via tracking technologies. We do not permit third parties to collect information through our site for advertising purposes without your expressed consent.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal data from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at [email protected] and we will take prompt steps to delete such information.

12. Changes to the Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in operational, legal, or regulatory practices. Where such changes are material, we will provide notice through our website or via other appropriate means. Continued use of our site constitutes acceptance of such modifications.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, your personal data, or our data handling practices, you may reach out to us via:

Email: [email protected]

We take privacy seriously and are fully committed to complying with all legal requirements and best practices. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any concerns regarding your personal information.