SHOP POLICIES

 

  • 1. General Information

    This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected, used, and protected when you visit or make a purchase from this website (the “Site”).

    Personal data is processed in accordance with:

    • Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation – GDPR)

    • The Law on Legal Protection of Personal Data of the Republic of Lithuania

    • Applicable international data protection standards for users outside the European Union

    Data Controller:
    Karolina Borovinskich
    Individual activity (individuali veikla), Republic of Lithuania

    Pazyma nr. 1475464
    Email: karo.boro86@gmail.com

    2. Scope of This Policy (International Visitors)

    This Site is accessible worldwide. By using this Site, you acknowledge that your personal data may be processed in Lithuania and/or other countries where service providers are located.

    For users outside the European Union, personal data is processed in accordance with GDPR principles and internationally recognized data protection standards.

    3. Personal Data We Collect

    We may collect the following personal data:

    • Name and surname

    • Email address

    • Billing and shipping address

    • Phone number (if provided)

    • Order and purchase details

    • Payment-related information (processed by third parties)

    • IP address, browser type, device information

    • Website usage data via cookies and analytics tools

    We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data.

    4. Purpose of Data Processing

    Personal data is collected and processed for the following purposes:

    • Processing and fulfilling orders

    • Shipping purchased artworks

    • Customer communication and support

    • Issuing invoices and complying with accounting and tax obligations

    • Improving website functionality and user experience

    • Ensuring website security and fraud prevention

    • Compliance with legal obligations

    Data is processed only to the extent necessary for these purposes.

    5. Legal Basis for Processing

    Personal data is processed based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

    • Performance of a contract (order fulfillment)

    • Your consent (contact forms, newsletters, marketing communication)

    • Legal obligations (accounting, tax, consumer protection laws)

    • Legitimate interest (website analytics, security, business improvement)

    6. Payments and Third-Party Services

    Payments are processed securely through third-party payment providers such as Squarespace Payments, Stripe, PayPal, or similar services.

    We do not store full payment card details.
    These providers act as independent data controllers and process data according to their own privacy policies and applicable data protection laws.

    7. International Data Transfers

    Some service providers (such as payment processors, analytics tools, or email services) may be located outside the European Union.

    Where personal data is transferred outside the EU/EEA, appropriate safeguards are applied, including:

    • EU Standard Contractual Clauses

    • GDPR-compliant processing agreements

    • Transfers to countries recognized as providing adequate data protection

    By using this Site, you consent to such transfers where necessary for service delivery.

    8. Cookies and Analytics

    This Site uses cookies and similar technologies to:

    • Ensure proper website functionality

    • Analyze website traffic and usage

    • Improve performance and user experience

    Squarespace may automatically place essential and analytics cookies.
    You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

    9. Data Retention

    Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary:

    • Order and invoice data is stored as required by Lithuanian accounting and tax laws

    • Customer communication data is retained for service purposes

    • Marketing data is retained until consent is withdrawn

    After retention periods expire, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

    10. Data Sharing

    Personal data may be shared only with trusted third parties when necessary, including:

    • Payment service providers

    • Shipping and logistics partners

    • Accounting and IT service providers

    • Legal or governmental authorities when required by law

    Personal data is never sold to third parties.

    11. Your Rights

    Under GDPR and applicable international data protection laws, you have the right to:

    • Access your personal data

    • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data

    • Request deletion of your personal data

    • Restrict or object to data processing

    • Withdraw consent at any time

    • Request data portability

    • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

    Lithuanian Supervisory Authority:
    State Data Protection Inspectorate (Valstybinė duomenų apsaugos inspekcija)
    https://vdai.lrv.lt

    Users outside the EU may also contact their local data protection authority.

    12. Data Security

    Appropriate technical and organizational measures are implemented to protect personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

    Squarespace provides secure hosting infrastructure, encrypted connections (SSL), and industry-standard security measures.

    13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

    This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect legal, technical, or business changes.
    The most current version will always be available on this page.

    14. Contact Information

    If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data, please contact:

    Email: karo.boro86@gmail.com

  • 1. What Are Cookies?

    Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. Cookies help the website function properly, improve user experience, and provide information about how the site is used.

    This website (the “Site”) uses cookies in accordance with:

    • Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR)

    • The Law on Legal Protection of Personal Data of the Republic of Lithuania

    • Applicable international data protection standards

    2. Who Uses Cookies on This Site?

    The data controller responsible for cookies on this Site is:

    Karolina Borovinskich
    Individual activity (individuali veikla), Lithuania
    Email: karo.boro86@gmail.com

    Squarespace, as the website platform provider, may also place cookies in accordance with its own Privacy and Cookie Policies.

    3. Types of Cookies We Use

    3.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

    These cookies are required for the proper functioning of the Site and cannot be disabled.

    They are used to:

    • Enable core website functionality

    • Process orders and payments

    • Maintain security

    • Remember user preferences (such as language or session status)

    Without these cookies, the Site cannot function properly.

    3.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

    These cookies help us understand how visitors use the Site so we can improve its performance and content.

    They may collect information such as:

    • Pages visited

    • Time spent on the Site

    • Device and browser type

    • Approximate location (anonymized)

    Analytics data is processed in an aggregated and anonymized manner where possible.

    Squarespace may use built-in analytics tools and, in some cases, third-party services.

    3.3 Functional Cookies

    Functional cookies allow the Site to remember choices you make (such as form inputs or preferences) to provide a more personalized experience.

    3.4 Marketing and Third-Party Cookies (If Applicable)

    Marketing cookies may be used to:

    • Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns

    • Display relevant content on external platforms (such as social media)

    These cookies are used only with your consent and may be placed by third-party services such as social media platforms or advertising providers.

    4. Cookies for Users Outside the EU

    This Site is accessible worldwide. For users outside the European Union, cookies are used in accordance with GDPR principles and internationally recognized data protection standards.

    Some cookies may involve data transfers outside the EU/EEA. In such cases, appropriate safeguards are applied in accordance with GDPR requirements.

    5. Cookie Consent

    When you first visit this Site, you are presented with a cookie banner allowing you to:

    • Accept all cookies

    • Reject non-essential cookies

    • Manage your cookie preferences

    You may change or withdraw your consent at any time through your browser settings or by revisiting the cookie banner (if enabled).

    6. How to Manage or Disable Cookies

    You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings.
    Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of the Site.

    Browser guides:

    7. Third-Party Cookies

    Some cookies may be placed by third-party services integrated into the Site, such as:

    • Payment providers (e.g. Stripe, PayPal)

    • Analytics tools

    • Social media platforms

    These third parties act as independent data controllers and process data according to their own privacy and cookie policies.

    8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

    This Cookie Policy may be updated to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes.
    The most current version will always be available on this page.