Effective Date: [Insert Date]
Maria Rago respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information when you visit this website, make a purchase, submit a form, or subscribe to updates.
Information We Collect
We may collect information that you provide directly, including:
- Your name
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Billing and shipping addresses
- Order and transaction information
- Messages submitted through contact forms
- Newsletter subscription preferences
We may also automatically collect limited technical information, including:
- IP address
- Browser and device type
- Pages visited
- Referring website
- Date and time of access
- Cookie and analytics information
Payment Information
Payments may be processed by third-party payment providers. We do not directly store complete credit or debit card details on this website.
Payment providers process your information according to their own privacy policies and security practices.
How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
- Process and fulfill orders
- Provide order confirmations and delivery updates
- Respond to questions and customer-service requests
- Manage returns, refunds, and payment issues
- Send newsletters or promotional updates when you have consented
- Maintain and improve the website
- Prevent fraud and protect website security
- Comply with legal, tax, and accounting obligations
Cookies and Analytics
This website may use cookies and similar technologies to operate essential functions, remember preferences, understand website usage, and improve the visitor experience.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect some website features.
Email Communications
If you subscribe to receive updates, we may send information about DEAR WALL, book events, readings, exhibitions, and future work from Maria Rago.
You may unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in an email or by contacting us.
Transactional emails relating to purchases or customer-service requests may still be sent when necessary.
How We Share Information
We do not sell or rent personal information.
Information may be shared with trusted service providers when necessary to operate the website and complete requested services, including:
- Payment processors
- Website hosting providers
- Shipping and fulfillment companies
- Email delivery platforms
- Website analytics providers
- Security and fraud-prevention services
- Professional advisers or legal authorities when required by law
These providers receive only the information reasonably necessary to perform their services.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, meet legal obligations, resolve disputes, and maintain appropriate business records.
Data Security
We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect personal information. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Request access to your personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of certain information
- Object to or restrict certain processing
- Withdraw consent for marketing communications
- Request a portable copy of eligible information
To submit a privacy request, contact us using the details below. We may need to verify your identity before processing the request.
Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended to knowingly collect personal information from children under the age required by applicable law. If you believe a child has submitted personal information, please contact us so it can be reviewed and removed.
Third-Party Links
This website may contain links to external websites, including retailers, event websites, or social-media platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy when our practices, services, or legal obligations change. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact Us
For privacy-related questions or requests, please contact us through the website’s Contact page or email:
Email: [Insert Privacy Contact Email]
Business Address: [Insert Business Address, if applicable]
