1. Introduction
Jadé Art is committed to protecting the privacy and security of our customers’ and visitors’ personal information. This policy outlines our practices concerning the collection, use, and safeguarding of personal data through our website, hosted by HostGator and using tools like Mailchimp for email communications.
2. Information Collection
We collect personal data such as names, contact details, and IP addresses from our website visitors. This data is gathered through forms, cookies, and analytics tools to enhance user experience and service delivery.
3. Use of Information
The personal data we collect is used for providing services, marketing, and analytics. Access to this data is strictly limited to internal teams and trusted third-party service providers, such as Mailchimp for email marketing and HostGator for website hosting.
4. Data Storage and Security
All collected data is securely stored on cloud services provided by HostGator. We employ industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including regular software updates and secure data transmission protocols.
5. Data Subject’s Rights
Users have the right to access, correct, or delete their personal data. Requests can be made by contacting us directly at privacy[at]thejadeart.com. Users may opt-out of marketing communications at any time using the unsubscribe link provided in each Mailchimp email.
6. Data Retention
Personal data is retained for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Upon the end of the retention period, personal data is securely deleted from our systems.
7. Third-Party Data Sharing
We share personal data with third-party service providers that assist with our business operations. Specifically, we use Mailchimp for email marketing and HostGator for website hosting. These providers are committed to protecting the data they process on our behalf.
8. International Data Transfers
As our services involve some international components, personal data may be stored or processed in countries outside the UK. We ensure that all data transfers comply with applicable legal requirements and employ measures to safeguard the data transferred.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be communicated to our users via our newsletter. The latest version of the policy will always be available on our website.
10. Contact Information
For any privacy-related inquiries, please email us at privacy[at]thejadeart.com. As a small organization, the owner personally handles all data protection matters.
11. Compliance and Sector-Specific Considerations
Jadé Art adheres to applicable data protection laws, including the UK’s data protection regulations. As we operate in the art dealing and exhibition sector, we ensure that our practices respect the specific privacy concerns relevant to our industry.
