Effective Date: 10 February 2025

Katherine Pajares is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Information We Collect

• Personal Identifiers: Name, email address, and phone number.
• Order Information: Shipping address, payment details, and billing address.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, language preferences, and information about your visit (cookies, usage data).
• Communication Data: Messages you send us through the contact form or email.

2. How We Collect Your Information

• Directly from you: When you make a purchase, sign up for our newsletter, or contact us via forms on our website.
• Automatically: We collect technical data using cookies and similar technologies while you interact with our site.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To process and fulfill your orders: We use your name, shipping address, and payment information to complete your purchase.
• To communicate with you: We may use your email to send you updates about your orders or respond to inquiries.
• To improve the website: We analyze user behavior to enhance user experience and functionality.
• For marketing (with consent): If you opt-in, we may send updates about new artwork or sales.

4. Legal Basis for Processing Your Data

• Consent: When you opt into marketing communications or newsletters.
• Contractual Necessity: To process your orders and complete sales transactions.
• Legitimate Interests: To improve our website and provide a better user experience.

5. How Long We Retain Your Data

• For orders: Retained for up to 7 years for accounting and tax purposes.
• For marketing: Retained until you unsubscribe.
• For communications: Retained as long as needed to address inquiries.

6. Your Data Protection Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of your data.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data under certain conditions.
• Restriction: Request to limit processing of your data.
• Objection: Object to data processing, especially for marketing.
• Data Portability: Request data transfer to another provider.
• Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw consent at any time.

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@kathypajares.com.

7. Sharing Your Data with Third Parties

We do not sell your data. However, we may share your data with:

• Payment Processors: Secure services like Stripe, PayPal.
• Shipping Providers: To fulfill orders.
• Analytics Tools: Like Google Analytics to understand user behavior.
• Legal Requirements: To comply with legal obligations.

8. Cookies

We use cookies to enhance user experience. They help us:

• Remember your preferences.
• Analyze website usage via Google Analytics.
• Improve functionality and performance.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings.

9. Security of Your Data

We implement security measures such as:

• SSL encryption for secure transmission.
• Secure servers with access controls.
• Compliance with industry security standards.

However, no method is 100% secure.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy. Changes will be posted on this page, and the “Effective Date” will be updated accordingly.