{"id":3,"date":"2025-03-13T23:30:05","date_gmt":"2025-03-13T23:30:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/artbysaralind.com\/?page_id=3"},"modified":"2025-05-18T10:02:57","modified_gmt":"2025-05-18T10:02:57","slug":"privacy-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/artbysaralind.com\/en\/privacy-policy","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Last updated: <\/strong>May 18th 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thank you for visiting <strong>Art by Sara Lind<\/strong>.<br>Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use our website, place an order, sign up for our newsletter, or interact with us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This site is owned and operated by <strong>Sara Lind Mortensen<\/strong>, based in Hadsten, Denmark, and governed by Danish law and the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Who We Are<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our website address is: <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/artbysaralind.com\/en\/\">https:\/\/artbysaralind.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The data controller is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Art by Sara Lind<\/strong><br>Sara Lind Mortensen<br>Vestervangen 12<br>8370 Hadsten<br>Denmark<br>Email: <a class=\"\">info@artbysaralind.com<\/a><br>Phone: +45 28665652<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. What Personal Data We Collect<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We collect and process the following types of personal data:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Name, billing address, shipping address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email address and phone number<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Payment information (handled securely via third-party providers; no full card numbers stored)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Order details and purchase history<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IP address and browser information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Website usage data (with your consent via cookies)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Information you submit through contact forms, emails, or support communications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Comments on blog posts or products<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Login information (for registered customers, if any)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Media files uploaded by users (if applicable)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email addresses collected through newsletter sign-ups<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How We Collect Personal Data<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We collect your data when you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Place an order<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create an account<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sign up for our newsletter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fill out a contact form<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communicate with us via email or customer support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leave a comment on a post or product<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upload media (e.g., profile photos)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interact with embedded content (e.g., Instagram, YouTube)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accept optional cookies (e.g., Google Analytics)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Why We Collect Personal Data<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We collect and use your data for the following purposes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To process and fulfill your orders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To manage customer accounts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To provide customer service and respond to inquiries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To send newsletters and promotional communications (with your explicit consent)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To improve our website, products, and services (with your consent for analytics)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To comply with legal obligations (e.g., bookkeeping, tax records)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To protect the security and integrity of our website<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To prevent fraud and unauthorized activities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Comments and Media Uploads<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you leave a comment on the site, we collect the data shown in the comment form, along with your IP address and browser user agent string to assist with spam detection.<br>An anonymized string created from your email address may be shared with the Gravatar service (Gravatar privacy policy: <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/automattic.com\/privacy\/\">https:\/\/automattic.com\/privacy\/<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you upload images to the website, you should avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors to the site can extract such information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Cookies and Tracking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and provide essential site functions, such as managing shopping carts, checkouts, and login sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Essential cookies<\/strong>: Necessary for basic site functions (e.g., shopping cart, checkout, login preferences). These do not require consent.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Analytics cookies<\/strong>: Used to collect anonymous information about how visitors use our website via Google Analytics. Analytics cookies are only set with your explicit consent through our cookie banner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cookie consent<\/strong>: Managed through CookieYes, allowing you to control and update your cookie preferences at any time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can adjust your cookie settings by using the cookie consent banner or by changing your browser settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a full list of cookies used on this site, including their purpose and duration, please refer to the cookie settings available via the CookieYes banner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Embedded Content from Other Websites<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some pages on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles) from third-party websites such as YouTube, Instagram, or others.<br>Embedded content behaves in the same way as if you visited the third-party website directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These third-party services may set cookies or collect data through their embedded content. Where possible, we take steps to ensure that embedded content only sets cookies necessary for its functionality, or that the third-party service manages its own cookie consent in compliance with GDPR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, we do not have direct control over third-party cookies set through embedded content. The setting of such cookies may depend on your existing relationship and consent choices with the third-party service (e.g., if you are logged into YouTube or Instagram).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We recommend reviewing the privacy and cookie policies of any external services you interact with through embedded content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can manage your general cookie preferences for this site at any time via our cookie consent banner powered by CookieYes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Newsletter and Marketing Communications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you sign up for our newsletter, we collect and process your email address to send you updates, promotions, and news about Art by Sara Lind.<br>We only send marketing emails based on your explicit opt-in consent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or by contacting us at <strong><a class=\"\">info@artbysaralind.com<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We use MailPoet to manage our newsletter distribution in compliance with GDPR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Who We Share Your Data With<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We only share your personal data where necessary to provide our services:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Payment providers (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Print-on-demand fulfillment partners<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shipping carriers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CookieYes (cookie consent management)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Google Analytics (anonymous site usage tracking)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hosting providers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. How Long We Retain Your Data<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or to comply with legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Order information<\/strong> (such as billing, shipping, and transaction details) is retained for a minimum of 5 years, in accordance with Danish bookkeeping and accounting laws.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Customer account information<\/strong> is retained for as long as the account remains active. If an account becomes inactive for an extended period (e.g., 2 years), or upon request, the account and associated personal data will be deleted or anonymized.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Newsletter subscriber information<\/strong> is retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion, after which it will be promptly removed from our mailing list.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Comments and comment metadata<\/strong> are retained as long as the associated content remains published. If the comment or the underlying content is deleted, or if deletion is requested, the data will be erased.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When personal data is no longer necessary for the stated purposes, or upon your request where applicable, we securely delete or anonymize the data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. Your Rights Under GDPR<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You have the right to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Access the personal data we hold about you<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Correct inaccurate or incomplete data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Request the deletion of your data (&#8220;right to be forgotten&#8221;)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Object to or restrict how we process your data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Withdraw your consent at any time (e.g., for cookies or marketing emails)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lodge a complaint with the Danish Data Protection Authority (Datatilsynet)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To exercise your rights, please contact us at <strong><a class=\"\">info@artbysaralind.com<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. Data Security<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including secure hosting, SSL encryption, restricted access controls, and regular security audits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">13. Changes to This Privacy Policy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations.<br>The latest version will always be posted on this page with the updated effective date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Last updated: May 18th 2025 Thank you for visiting Art by Sara Lind.Your privacy is important to us. 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