PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: 03-02-2025

1. Introduction Welcome to THE WHITE ARTS. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled in a secure and transparent manner. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. Data Controller Information

3. What Personal Data We Collect We may collect the following personal data:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Billing and shipping address
  • Payment details (processed securely via third-party payment processors)
  • IP address and device information
  • Order history
  • Communication preferences

4. How We Collect Your Data We collect personal data through:

  • Website forms (e.g., contact forms, order checkout, newsletter sign-ups)
  • Cookies and tracking technologies
  • Customer service interactions
  • Social media engagement

5. Legal Basis for Processing We process your personal data based on:

  • Contractual necessity (e.g., to process your orders and provide customer support)
  • Legitimate interests (e.g., improving our services, marketing communications)
  • Legal obligations (e.g., tax and accounting compliance)
  • Consent (where required, e.g., for email marketing)

6. How We Use Your Data Your personal data is used for:

  • Processing and fulfilling orders
  • Providing customer support
  • Personalizing your shopping experience
  • Sending marketing emails (with your consent)
  • Analyzing website usage and improving our services
  • Complying with legal obligations

7. Data Sharing and Disclosure We do not sell your data. However, we may share your data with:

  • Payment processors
  • Shipping and logistics providers
  • IT service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics)
  • Legal authorities when required by law

8. Data Retention We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated in this policy and as required by law.

9. Your Rights Under GDPR You have the following rights:

  • Right to access your personal data
  • Right to rectify inaccurate data
  • Right to erase your data (subject to legal obligations)
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object to processing
  • Right to withdraw consent (where applicable)
  • Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise your rights, contact us at info@thewhitearts.shop.

10. Data Security We implement security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

11. Cookies and Tracking Technologies We use cookies and similar technologies for website functionality, analytics, and marketing. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

12. Third-Party Links Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

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

14. Contact Us For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

By using our website, you agree to this Privacy Policy.