Introduction
Welcome to our art website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website, purchase our artwork, or interact with our services.
Our contact information is as follows: we are located in Bhavnagar, Gujarat, India, and you can reach us at info@artbyvasrha.com or +91 - 971 298 5226 for any privacy-related inquiries.

Information We Collect
When you interact with our website, we collect various types of information to provide you with the best possible service. Personal information is collected when you create an account, make a purchase, subscribe to our newsletter, contact us for inquiries, or leave reviews and comments on our website. This information includes your name and contact details such as email address, phone number, and physical address. We also collect billing and shipping addresses for order processing, and while we process payment information, this is handled securely through third-party payment processors. Additionally, we maintain records of your communication preferences, purchase history, and artistic preferences to better serve your needs.
We also automatically collect non-personal information about your visit to help us improve our website and services. This includes technical information such as your browser type and version, operating system, IP address and general location data, the pages you visit and time spent on our site, the website that referred you to us, and information about the device you're using to access our website.
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. These technologies help us remember your preferences and settings, analyze website traffic and usage patterns, improve the overall user experience, and provide personalized content and advertisements. You have control over these cookie settings and can modify them through your browser preferences at any time.

How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for several important purposes related to providing you with excellent service and maintaining our business operations. For order processing and fulfillment, we use your information to process and complete your art purchases, arrange shipping and delivery of your artwork, handle payment processing and maintain transaction records, and send you order confirmations and updates throughout the process.
Communication is another key area where we use your information. We respond to your inquiries and provide customer service support, send important updates about your orders, distribute newsletters and promotional communications with your consent, and notify you about new artwork, exhibitions, or special sales that might interest you.
To continuously improve our website and services, we analyze website usage patterns to enhance functionality, personalize your browsing experience based on your preferences, troubleshoot any technical issues that arise, and prevent fraud while ensuring the security of our platform. We also use your information to comply with legal requirements, including applicable laws and regulations, maintaining proper records for tax and accounting purposes, and protecting our rights and legitimate business interests.

Information Sharing and Disclosure
We respect your privacy and do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, there are specific circumstances where we may need to share your information to provide our services effectively and comply with legal obligations.
We work with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in various aspects of our business operations. These include payment processing companies that handle secure transactions, shipping and logistics companies that deliver your artwork, email marketing services that help us communicate with you, website hosting and maintenance providers, and analytics companies that help us understand how our website is used. All of these service providers are bound by strict confidentiality agreements and can only use your information for the specific purposes we've outlined.
There may be situations where we're legally required to disclose your information, such as when required by law, court order, or government request. We may also disclose information to protect our rights, property, or safety, prevent fraud or illegal activities, or enforce our terms of service. In the unlikely event of a business transfer, such as a merger, acquisition, or sale of our business, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction, though the new entity would be bound by the same privacy commitments.

Data Security
Protecting your personal information is a top priority for us, and we implement comprehensive technical and organizational measures to safeguard your data. We protect against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure of your information, prevent accidental loss or destruction of data, and guard against alteration or corruption of your personal information.
Our security measures include SSL encryption for all data transmission between your device and our servers, secure payment processing systems that meet industry standards, regular security assessments and updates to our systems, strict access controls and authentication procedures for our staff, and comprehensive employee training on data protection best practices. While we take every reasonable precaution to protect your information, it's important to understand that no method of transmission over the internet can be guaranteed to be 100% secure, and we cannot provide absolute security guarantees.

Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with our legal obligations, and resolve any disputes while enforcing our agreements. Account information is kept active as long as your account remains open and active. Purchase records are maintained for seven years to comply with tax and legal requirements. Marketing communications data is kept until you choose to unsubscribe from our communications. Website analytics data is typically retained for 24 months to help us understand long-term trends and improve our services.

Your Rights and Choices
You have significant control over your personal information and several rights regarding how we handle your data. You can request access to your personal information at any time and ask us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete information in our records. You can also update your account details and communication preferences whenever needed.
If you wish to obtain a copy of your personal information in a portable format, we can provide this upon request. You also have the right to request deletion of your personal information, though this may be subject to certain legal requirements that prevent immediate deletion. Additionally, you can close your account entirely if you no longer wish to use our services.
Regarding communications, you have full control over what you receive from us. You can opt out of marketing communications, unsubscribe from newsletters, and modify your communication preferences at any time. You also have control over cookies through your browser settings and can opt out of targeted advertising if you prefer.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in this policy, and we'll work with you to address your requests promptly.

Children's Privacy
Our website and services are designed for adult art enthusiasts and collectors, and we do not intentionally target or market to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take immediate steps to delete it from our systems and prevent any further collection.

Third-Party Links
Our website may occasionally contain links to third-party websites, such as artist portfolios, exhibition venues, or art-related resources. We want to make it clear that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. Each website has its own privacy policy and data handling practices, which may differ significantly from ours. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party websites before providing them with any personal information.
International Data Transfers
Since we are based in Bhavnagar, India, your information is primarily processed and stored within India. In some cases, we may need to transfer your information to other countries for specific business purposes, such as using international service providers. When such transfers occur, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data and maintain the same level of protection you would expect within India.

Compliance with Indian Laws
This privacy policy has been carefully crafted to comply with all applicable Indian data protection laws and regulations. We adhere to the requirements of the Information Technology Act, 2000, the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011, and we are prepared to comply with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, once it becomes fully applicable. Our practices are regularly reviewed to ensure ongoing compliance with evolving legal requirements.
Updates to This Policy
We may need to update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our business practices, legal requirements, or technological developments. When we make significant changes, we will notify you by posting the updated policy on our website, sending email notifications for material changes that significantly affect your rights, and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. Your continued use of our website after any changes take effect constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy or our data handling practices, we encourage you to contact us directly. You can reach us by email at info@artbyvarsha.com, by phone at +91 - 971 298 5226, or by mail at our address in Bhavnagar, Gujarat, India. We are committed to responding to your inquiries within a reasonable timeframe and will work diligently to address any concerns you may have about your privacy and data protection.

Cookie Policy
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They serve various purposes and help us provide you with a better, more personalized browsing experience. These files contain information that helps our website remember your preferences and understand how you interact with our content.
We use several types of cookies on our website. Essential cookies are necessary for basic website functionality and cannot be disabled without affecting your ability to use our site. Performance cookies help us analyze how visitors use our website, allowing us to identify areas for improvement and understand which content is most valuable to our users. Functional cookies remember your preferences and settings, such as language preferences or items in your shopping cart. Marketing cookies, which are only used with your consent, help us provide targeted advertising and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
You have full control over how cookies are used on your device. Most web browsers allow you to manage cookie settings through their preferences or settings menu. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject certain types of cookies, or be notified each time a cookie is being set. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website and limit your ability to take full advantage of all our features and services.
This privacy policy is effective as of 05/27/2025 and governs the collection and use of information by ArtByVarsha.