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Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 29, 2020

 

Introduction

We ("we," "us," "our") take the protection of the data of the users ("users" or "you") of our website and/or our mobile app (the "website" or the "mobile app") very seriously and are committed to safeguarding the information that users provide us in connection with the use of our website and/or mobile app (together: "digital assets"). Furthermore, we are committed to protecting and using your data in accordance with applicable law.

This privacy policy explains our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your data through the use of our digital assets (the "services"), when you access the services from your devices.

Please read this privacy policy carefully and ensure that you fully understand our practices regarding your data before using our services. If you read and fully understand this policy and do not agree with our practices, you must stop using our digital assets and services. By using our services, you acknowledge the terms of this privacy policy. Continued use of the services signifies your acceptance of this privacy policy and any changes to it.

This privacy policy explains:

  • How we collect data

  • What data we collect

  • Why we collect this data

  • To whom we disclose the data

  • Where the data is stored

  • How long the data is retained

  • How we protect the data

  • How we handle minors

  • Updates or changes to the privacy policy

 

What Data Do We Collect?

Category: Always

Here is an overview of the data we may collect:

Non-identifiable and unidentified information that you provide during the registration process or that is collected through the use of our services ("non-personal data"). Non-personal data does not allow for the identification of the individuals from whom it was collected. The non-personal data we collect consists mainly of technical and aggregated usage information.

Individually identifiable information meaning all data that can identify you or can be identified with reasonable effort ("personal data"). Personal data we collect through our services may include requested information such as names, email addresses, addresses, phone numbers, IP addresses, and more. When we combine personal data with non-personal data, we treat the combined data as personal data as long as they remain combined.

 

How Do We Collect Data?

Category: Always

Below are the main methods we use to collect data:

  • We collect data through your use of our services. When you visit our digital assets and use services, we may collect, record, and store usage, sessions, and related information.

  • We collect data that you provide to us directly, for example, when you contact us via a communication channel (e.g., an email with a comment or feedback).

  • We may collect data from third-party sources as described below.

  • We collect data that you provide to us if you sign up for our services through a third-party provider such as Facebook or Google.

 

Why Do We Collect This Data?

Category: Always

We may use your data for the following purposes:

  • To provide and operate our services;

  • To develop, customize, and improve our services;

  • To respond to your feedback, requests, and inquiries and provide support;

  • To analyze demand and usage patterns;

  • For other internal, statistical, and research purposes;

  • To enhance our data security and fraud prevention capabilities;

  • To investigate violations and enforce our policies and terms, and comply with applicable laws, regulations, or governmental orders;

  • To send you updates, news, promotional materials, and other information related to our services. For promotional emails, you can choose whether to continue receiving them. If not, simply click on the unsubscribe link in these emails.

 

To Whom Do We Disclose This Data?

Category: Always

We may share your data with our service providers to operate our services (e.g., storing data via third-party hosting services, providing technical support, etc.).

We may also disclose your data under the following circumstances: (i) to investigate, detect, prevent, or take action against illegal activities or other misconduct; (ii) to establish or exercise our rights to defend against legal claims; (iii) to protect our rights, property, or personal safety and that of our users or the public; (iv) in the event of a change in control of us or any of our affiliates (through merger, acquisition, or purchase of substantially all assets, etc.); (v) to collect, hold, and/or manage your data via authorized third-party providers (e.g., cloud service providers) as appropriate for business purposes; (vi) to work with third parties to improve your user experience. For the avoidance of doubt, we may transfer or share non-personal data with third parties at our discretion.

Category: User has a blog or forum

Please note that our services enable social interactions (e.g., posting content, information, and comments publicly and chatting with other users). We caution against posting or sharing any information you do not want to be public. If you upload content to our digital assets or otherwise provide it as part of using any service, you do so at your own risk. We cannot control the actions of other users or members of the public with access to your information or content. You acknowledge and agree that even after deletion, copies of your data may remain viewable in cached and archived pages or if others have copied or stored your content.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

When you visit or access our services, we authorize third parties to use web beacons, cookies, pixel tags, scripts, and other technologies and analytics services ("tracking technologies"). These tracking technologies may allow third parties to automatically collect your data to improve your navigation experience on our digital assets, optimize their performance, and provide a tailored user experience, as well as for security and fraud prevention purposes.

For more information, please read our Cookie Policy.

Category: User is NOT associated with an ad service

Without your consent, we will not share your email address or other personal data with advertising companies or ad networks.

Category: User is associated with an ad service, campaign manager, or Facebook Ads

We may deliver ads, including tailored ads based on your recent browsing behavior across websites, devices, or browsers, through our services and digital assets (including websites and applications using our services).

To provide these ads, we may use cookies and/or JavaScript and/or web beacons (including clear GIFs) and/or HTML5 local storage and/or other technologies. We may also use third parties, such as network advertisers (i.e., third parties that display ads based on your website visits), to deliver targeted advertisements. Third-party ad network providers, advertisers, sponsors, and/or traffic measurement services may also use cookies and/or JavaScript and/or web beacons (including clear GIFs) and/or Flash cookies and/or other technologies to measure the effectiveness of their ads and to personalize advertising content for you. These third-party cookies and other technologies are subject to the specific privacy policy of the respective third party and not this one.

 

Where Do We Store the Data?

Category: Always

Non-personal data

Please note that our companies and our trusted partners and service providers are located worldwide. For the purposes explained in this privacy policy, we store and process all non-personal data collected in various jurisdictions.

Category: User collects personal data

Personal data

Personal data may be maintained, processed, and stored in the United States, Ireland, South Korea, Taiwan, Israel, and other jurisdictions as necessary for the proper provision of our services and/or as required by law (as explained further below).

 

How Long Do We Retain the Data?

Category: Always

Please note that we will retain the collected data as long as it is necessary to provide our services, comply with our legal and contractual obligations towards you, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

We may rectify, replenish, or remove incomplete or inaccurate data at any time at our discretion.

 

How Do We Protect the Data?

Category: Always

The hosting service for our digital assets provides us with the online platform through which we offer you our services. Your data may be stored through the data storage, databases, and general applications of our hosting provider. They store your data on secure servers behind a firewall and offer secure HTTPS access to most areas of their services.

Category: User accepts payments/eCom

All payment options offered by us and our hosting provider for our digital assets comply with the PCI-DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) regulations of the PCI Security Standards Council. This involves collaboration with brands such as Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. PCI-DSS requirements help ensure the secure handling of credit card data (including physical, electronic, and procedural measures) by our store and service providers.

Category: Always

Despite the measures and efforts taken by us and our hosting provider, we cannot and do not guarantee absolute protection and absolute security of the data you upload, publish, or otherwise share with us or others.

Therefore, we ask you to set secure passwords and avoid transmitting sensitive information to us or others, which you believe could significantly or permanently harm you if disclosed. Additionally, since email and instant messaging are not considered secure communication forms, please do not share any confidential information through these channels.

 

How do we handle minors?

Category: User collects NO data from minors

The services are not intended for users who have not reached the age of majority. We will not knowingly collect data from children. If you are not of legal age, you should not download or use the services and should not provide us with any information.

We reserve the right to request proof of age at any time to verify that minors are not using our services. In the event that we become aware that a minor is using our services, we may prohibit and block such users from accessing our services, and we may delete any data we have stored about this user. If you have reason to believe that a minor has provided data to us, please contact us as described below.

Category: User collects data from minors

Children may use our services. However, if they wish to access certain features, they may need to provide some information. The collection of certain data (including data collected through cookies, web beacons, and other similar technologies) may occur automatically. When we knowingly collect, use, or disclose data collected from a child, we will provide notice and obtain parental consent in accordance with applicable law. We do not condition a child's participation in an online activity on providing more contact information than is reasonably necessary for that activity. We only use the data we collect in connection with the services requested by the child.

We may also use a parent's contact information to communicate about the child's activities in the services. Parents can review the data we have collected from their child, prohibit us from collecting further data from their child, and request that we delete all data we have collected from our records.

Please contact us to review, update, or delete your child's data. For your child's protection, we may request proof of your identity. We may deny access to the data if we believe your identity is questionable. Please note that certain data cannot be deleted due to other legal obligations.

Category: Always

We only use your personal data for the purposes stated in the privacy policy and only when we believe that:

  • The use of your personal data is necessary to perform or enter into a contract (e.g., to provide you with the services themselves or customer support or technical support);

  • The use of your personal data is necessary to comply with relevant legal or regulatory obligations; or

  • The use of your personal data is necessary to support our legitimate business interests (provided this is done in a manner that is proportionate and respects your privacy rights).

As an EU resident, you can:

  • Request confirmation as to whether personal data concerning you is being processed, and access your stored personal data as well as certain additional information;

  • Request receipt of personal data you have provided to us in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format;

  • Request the correction of your personal data stored with us;

  • Request the deletion of your personal data;

  • Object to the processing of your personal data by us;

  • Request the restriction of processing your personal data; or

  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

Please note, however, that these rights are not absolute and may be subject to our own legitimate interests and regulatory requirements. If you have general questions about the personal data we collect and its use, please contact us as described below.

In the course of providing the services, we may transfer data across borders to affiliated entities or other third parties and from your country/jurisdiction to other countries/jurisdictions around the world. By using the services, you consent to the transfer of your data outside the EEA.

If you reside in the EEA, your personal data will only be transferred to locations outside the EEA if we are convinced that there is an adequate or comparable level of protection for personal data. We will take appropriate steps to ensure that we have suitable contractual arrangements with our third parties to ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to minimize the risk of unauthorized use, alteration, deletion, loss, or theft of your personal data, and that these third parties act in compliance with applicable laws at all times.

Rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act

If you use the services as a California resident, you may be entitled to request access to and deletion of your data under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

To exercise your right to access and delete your data, please see below on how to contact us.

Category: The website does not sell users' data

We do not sell users' personal data for the purposes and intentions of the CCPA.

Category: Websites with a blog or forum

Users of the services who are California residents and under the age of 18 may request and obtain removal of their posted content by contacting us via the email address provided in the "Contact" section below. All requests must be labeled "California Removal Request." All requests must include a description of the content you wish to remove and sufficient information to enable us to locate the material. We do not accept requests that are not labeled or properly submitted, and we may not respond if you do not provide sufficient information. Please note that your request does not ensure complete or comprehensive removal of the material. Material you posted may, for example, be republished or reposted by other users or third parties.

 

Updates or changes to the privacy policy

Category: Always

We may revise this privacy policy from time to time at our sole discretion, and the latest version posted on the website is always current (see the "Effective Date" indication). We encourage you to review this privacy policy regularly for any changes. If we make any material changes, we will post a notice on our website. Your continued use of the services following notice of changes on our website will constitute your acknowledgment and consent to the changes in the privacy policy and your agreement to be bound by the terms of such changes.

 

Contact

Category: Always

If you have any general questions about the services or the data we collect about you and how we use it, please contact us at:

 

Maicrylic Arts | Maike Patan | Artist
c/o IP-Management #38084
Ludwig-Erhard-Str. 18
20459 Hamburg
(Note: Not an address for packages/returns)

 

Contact details
Email: info@maicrylicarts.com
Phone number: +49(0)15234595366

 

"Impressum-Privatschutz (IP-Management) We use the services of IMPRESSUM PRIVATSCHUTZ GmbH, Ludwig-Erhard-Str. 18, 20459 Hamburg, for managing the mail sent to us. This service provider offers a secure and reliable postal address for our project (e.g., imprint, privacy policy, cancellation policy, and possibly other areas). This also represents our legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. We have concluded a data processing agreement with Impressum-Privatschutz and fully implement the strict requirements of the German data protection authorities when using this service. For more information about data protection at Impressum-Privatschutz GmbH, please visit: https://impressum[1]privatschutz.de/datenschutzerklaerung/."

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