Privacy Policy
Website: https://javeriyaart.com
Owner: Javeria Zain, Portlaoise, Ireland
This policy explains what personal data we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and what rights you have, in relation to your data. We follow the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other relevant privacy laws.
- Who We Are
This website is owned and operated by Javeria Art, an art and creative workshop platform offering original artwork, artistic products, and learning experiences. Contact: info@javeriyaart.com Location: Portlaoise, County Laois, Ireland
- What Personal Data We Collect and Why
We collect only what we need for communication, orders, security, and legal reasons.
- Comments:
When visitors leave comments:
- We collect the comment data, IP address, and browser user agent string for spam detection.
- If you use Gravatar, an anonymised hash of your email address may be sent to their service. Gravatar privacy policy.
- Contact Forms:
When you fill out our contact form, we collect the information you provide (name, email, message) solely to respond to your enquiry. We do not use this information for marketing unless you’ve opted in separately.
- Newsletter Signup (Mailchimp): If you subscribe to our newsletter, your email address is stored and processed by Mailchimp, a GDPR-compliant platform. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails. Mailchimp privacy policy.
- Orders and Payments (WooCommerce & Stripe): When you make a purchase:
- We collect your name, billing/shipping address, email, phone number, and order details via WooCommerce.
- Stripe securely processes your payment. We never store full credit card details. – WooCommerce privacy | Stripe privacy
- Product Fulfilment (Gelato): If your order is printed and shipped by Gelato, the relevant order data (name, address, product details) is securely shared with them for fulfilment. Gelato Privacy
- Cookies: We use cookies for:
- Saving comment info for future visits
- Login and security (if applicable)
- Performance (e.g. page load speed, via Yoast SEO and cache tools)
- Analytics (to improve user experience)
- Cookie banner preferences (your choice will be remembered)
- Analytics & SEO: SEO helps us improve how our website appears on search engines. It does not collect or process personal data directly.
- Embedded Content from Other Sites: Articles or posts may include embedded videos, images, or social posts. These behave as if you visited the third-party site directly, which may collect data, use cookies, or track your interaction.
- Who We Share Your Data With: We never sell your data. We only share your data with:
- Trusted service providers needed to operate the site (e.g., Stripe, Mailchimp, Gelato)
- Spam detection tools (for comments)
- Email marketing platform (only if you subscribe)
- Payment gateways and shipping platforms (only during checkout)
- How Long Do We Keep Your Data?
- Comments: stored indefinitely
- Order records: kept for legal, tax, and warranty purposes (usually 6 years in Ireland)
- Newsletter: until you unsubscribe
- Contact form data: deleted after a reasonable time unless legally required to retain it
- Your Rights: Under GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct any errors
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict processing
- Withdraw your consent (e.g. unsubscribe anytime)
- Request a portable copy of your data. To make a request, email us at info@javeriyaart.com. We’ll respond within 30 days.
- Where Your Data Is Sent:
- Visitor comments may be filtered by automated spam tools
- Orders may be securely shared with Gelato for fulfilment
- Data shared with Mailchimp is stored in accordance with their global infrastructure and privacy standards
- Security: We use SSL encryption, secure payment gateways, and trusted plugins to protect your data. While no system is 100% foolproof, we follow best practices to minimise risks.
- GDPR Consent and Cookies: When you first visit our site, you’ll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies (e.g. marketing or analytics). You can change your preferences anytime through the banner or your browser settings.
- Children’s Privacy: This site is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children.
- Updates to This Policy: We may update this privacy notice from time to time to stay in line with legal or operational changes. Please check this page occasionally for updates. The most recent version will always be dated at the top.
- Contact Us:
Javeriya Art
Email: info@javeriyaart.com
Location: Portlaoise, County Laois, Ireland
If you have concerns, you can also contact the Data Protection Commission of Ireland: