Privacy Policy -

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At www.aurumaltea.com, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you visit our website, in accordance with the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable US state privacy laws such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and similar legislation.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a) Personal Information you provide voluntarily:

Name, email address, phone number, or any other information you choose to share via contact forms, email, or event registrations.

b) Non-personal and technical data collected automatically:

IP address, browser type, operating system, device information, pages visited, and referring website addresses.
Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see section 4).

2. Use of Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

To operate, maintain, and improve our website and services.
To provide customer support and respond to your inquiries.
To send updates, newsletters, and promotional communications (only with your consent where required).
To analyze website traffic and user behavior via tools such as Google Analytics.
To comply with legal requirements and protect our rights.

3. Disclosure of Information

We do not sell personal information in the traditional sense.
However, under certain US state privacy laws, sharing data with analytics or advertising providers may be considered a “sale” or “sharing.” You have the right to opt out of such activities.

We may disclose your personal information to:

Trusted service providers who assist us with website hosting, analytics, email delivery, or other business operations.
Legal authorities, when required by law or necessary to protect our rights and safety.

All third-party service providers are obligated to handle your data securely and in compliance with applicable privacy laws.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and to analyze usage.
Non-essential cookies (including analytics) are only set after you have given your consent through our cookie banner.

You can withdraw your consent at any time via the banner settings or by adjusting your browser preferences.
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.

5. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to collect and analyze data about how visitors use our website.
Google Analytics may collect information such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited. This information is processed in accordance with the Google Privacy Policy.

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
When data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure.

8. Your Rights (EU/EEA Residents)

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

Access, correct, or delete your personal information.
Withdraw consent for processing where applicable.
Request restriction of processing or object to processing.
Request data portability.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at aurumaltea@aurumaltea.com.

9. Additional Information for US Residents

If you are a resident of the United States, you may have specific rights under state privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and similar legislation:

The right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.
The right to request deletion of your personal information.
The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at aurumaltea@aurumaltea.com with the subject line: “Privacy Request” or “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information.”

We will respond in accordance with the timelines and requirements of applicable US state laws.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations.
Any updates will be posted on this page, and the “Last updated” date will be revised accordingly.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Aurum Altea Art Gallery & Studio
Email: aurumaltea@aurumaltea.com
Website: www.aurumaltea.com