Effective Date: April 10, 2025
At Ephemera Atelier, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
By using our website (ephemeraatelier.com), you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.
1. Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
- Contact Information: name, email address (when voluntarily submitted via contact forms or newsletter subscriptions)
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device information
- Usage Data: pages visited, time spent on site, click patterns
- Marketing Preferences: preferences for receiving newsletters or promotional content
We do not collect any sensitive personal data unless explicitly provided with consent.
2. How We Collect Your Data
We collect your data through:
- Direct submissions (e.g., contact forms, email subscriptions)
- Automated technologies (e.g., cookies, analytics tools)
- Communication with our team via email
3. Why We Collect Your Data
Your data is collected for the following purposes:
- To respond to inquiries and communicate with you
- To send newsletters and marketing materials (with your consent)
- To improve the functionality and performance of our website
- To monitor site usage and analyze trends
- To comply with legal obligations
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under the GDPR, we rely on the following legal grounds for processing your data:
- Consent: for sending newsletters and marketing content
- Legitimate Interests: to operate and improve our website
- Legal Obligation: where required by law
You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at [email protected].
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We may share your data only with trusted third parties that support our operations, such as:
- Email marketing platforms (e.g., for newsletters)
- Web analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Hosting and server providers
All third-party service providers are required to respect the security of your data and to treat it in accordance with the law.
6. International Data Transfers
Your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). We ensure such transfers comply with GDPR by using appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes it was collected for, including:
- Contact form submissions: up to 12 months
- Newsletter data: until you unsubscribe
- Analytics data: up to 26 months (or as per analytics provider retention policies)
You may request deletion of your data at any time.
8. Your Rights Under GDPR
As a data subject, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct or update inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Restrict or object to data processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
9. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and collect usage data. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. A cookie notice is presented upon your first visit to the site to ensure your informed consent.
10. Data Security
We take data protection seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal, technical, or business developments. All changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:
Email: [email protected]
Website: ephemeraatelier.com