Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

Artmanatic.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is a UK-based platform dedicated to offering premium art-related content and services. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring compliance with applicable data protection regulations, including the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or the way we handle your personal data, you can contact us at:

Email: [Insert Contact Email]
Phone: [Insert Contact Number]

2. What Data We Collect

We collect and process several types of personal data, depending on how you interact with us. This includes:

a. Personal Identification Information

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Mailing address
  • Phone number

b. Financial Information

  • Payment information (if applicable for any purchases made on the Website, managed securely by third-party payment providers)

c. Technical Data

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Time zone settings and location data
  • Device identifiers and type

d. Usage Data

  • Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, and other information about your interactions with the Website.

e. Marketing and Communication Preferences

  • Your preferences in receiving marketing from us
  • Communication preferences

3. How We Use Your Data

We collect and process your personal data only when it is legally permissible, such as:

a. To Provide Our Services
We use your data to offer and manage the services provided on Artmanatic.com, including customer support, account creation, and content delivery.

b. To Improve Our Website and Services
We analyze technical and usage data to understand how our users interact with the Website, enabling us to enhance user experience and develop new features.

c. To Send Marketing Communications
Where you have given explicit consent, we may use your data to send promotional materials, newsletters, or offers. You can opt-out of receiving marketing communications at any time.

d. For Legal and Regulatory Compliance
We may process your data to comply with legal obligations, enforce our terms and conditions, or prevent fraud and other illegal activities.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We rely on the following legal grounds to process your personal data:

  • Consent: When you give explicit consent to receive marketing communications or share personal data with us for specific purposes.
  • Performance of a Contract: When processing is necessary to fulfill the terms of a contract with you, such as managing your account or completing transactions.
  • Legal Obligation: When we are required to process your data to comply with laws and regulations.
  • Legitimate Interests: For purposes such as improving our services, ensuring website security, or fraud prevention, provided that these do not override your rights.

5. How We Share Your Data

We take your privacy seriously and only share your data with third parties in limited circumstances:

a. Service Providers
We may share your data with trusted service providers who help us operate the Website (e.g., hosting providers, analytics services, marketing platforms). These providers process data on our behalf and are contractually bound to keep your information confidential and secure.

b. Payment Processors
When you make purchases through our Website, your payment information is securely processed by third-party payment providers. We do not store your payment details.

c. Legal Requirements
We may disclose your personal data if required by law, in response to valid legal requests from authorities, or to protect our rights and those of our users.

d. Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your data may be transferred to the new entity as part of the transaction. We will notify you of any such transfer and ensure your rights are maintained.

6. International Data Transfers

As we are based in the UK, your personal data will primarily be processed within the UK and the European Economic Area (EEA). However, certain third-party service providers may process your data outside of these regions (e.g., the United States). In such cases, we ensure that any transfer of data is done in compliance with applicable data protection laws, such as entering into Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission or relying on adequacy decisions.

7. Data Security

We implement robust security measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or destruction. These include:

  • Encryption of sensitive data (e.g., payment information)
  • Secure servers and firewalls
  • Regular security audits and updates

While we do our best to protect your data, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

8. Data Retention

We will retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Once your data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

9. Your Rights

You have the following rights concerning your personal data under the UK GDPR and other applicable laws:

  • Right of Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to Rectification: You can ask us to correct any inaccuracies in your data.
  • Right to Erasure: Under certain conditions, you can request that we delete your data.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we limit the processing of your data in certain circumstances.
  • Right to Data Portability: You can ask for your data to be transferred to another organization or provided to you in a structured, machine-readable format.
  • Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your data for direct marketing or other purposes.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: If we process your data based on consent, you can withdraw that consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us.

10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on Artmanatic.com. These may include:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for the Website to function properly.
  • Analytical Cookies: To understand how users engage with our Website and improve performance.
  • Marketing Cookies: To deliver personalized content and advertising based on your browsing behavior.

You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings, though some functionality of the Website may be affected if cookies are disabled.

11. Children’s Privacy

Artmanatic.com is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately, and we will take appropriate steps to remove such information.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal obligations, or the services we provide. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our Website and updating the “Effective Date” at the top of this page.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or how we handle your data, please contact us at:

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