Privacy Policy

Last updated: 09.12.2025

Welcome to Olivia Checiu Art (“Company”, “we”, “our”, “us”).
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how your information is collected, used, stored, and shared when you visit or make a purchase from oliviacheciuart.com (“Website”).

By using this Website, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

1. Who We Are (Data Controller)

The Data Controller responsible for your personal data under the GDPR is:

Olivia Checiu Art
Based in Romania
Website: oliviacheciuart.com

You may contact us through the Contact form on our Website regarding any privacy-related questions.

2. Personal Data We Collect

We collect personal information directly from you and automatically through your use of our Website.

2.1 Information You Provide

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, billing and shipping address

  • Payment Information: Card details, transaction history
    Note: Card payments are securely processed by third-party processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal). We do not store full card numbers.

  • Communications: Messages and information from contact forms, customer support, and email subscriptions

  • Social Media Profile Information: If you choose login or connection via third-party platforms (e.g., “Sign in with Facebook/Twitter”)

2.2 Automatically Collected Data

When browsing or interacting with the Website, we may collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type, device information

  • Pages viewed, time spent

  • Items added to cart or wishlist

  • Click-through and traffic behavior

  • Preferences and browsing patterns via cookies and analytics tools

We use tools such as Google Analytics to understand usage patterns and improve user experience.

3. Why We Collect Your Data

We process personal data under the following lawful bases (GDPR):

Purpose of Processing Examples Legal Basis
Order Fulfillment Accept & ship orders, confirm purchases Art. 6(1)(b) Contract performance
Customer Support Respond to messages & inquiries Art. 6(1)(b) Contract performance
Marketing Newsletters, promotions (only with consent) Art. 6(1)(a) Consent
Service Improvements Analytics, interface enhancements Art. 6(1)(f) Legitimate interest
Security & Fraud Prevention Protect Website, prevent abuse Art. 6(1)(c) Legal obligation & Art. 6(1)(f) Legitimate interest

You can withdraw consent at any time, e.g. by using the Unsubscribe link in marketing emails.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Keep products in your cart

  • Provide a personalized shopping experience

  • Understand how visitors browse the site

  • Measure marketing performance

You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings. Some features may not function correctly without them.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share information only with trusted service providers necessary for operating our business, including:

  • Web hosting & IT support

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

  • Professional delivery and shipping services

  • Email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp)

  • Analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics)

These service providers may process data outside the EU but are required to comply with GDPR or provide adequate safeguarding mechanisms (Standard Contractual Clauses, Privacy Shield successors, etc.).

6. Data Retention

We store your data only as long as needed to fulfill the purposes described:

  • Order and financial records: 7–10 years (legal bookkeeping requirements)

  • Marketing data: Until you withdraw consent

  • Cookies/analytics: According to tool expiration settings

When no longer required, your data is securely deleted or anonymized.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a resident of the EU/EEA, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Correct inaccurate or outdated data

  • Delete data (“right to be forgotten”)

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Data portability for your information

To exercise your rights, contact us through our Website Contact page.

We will respond within 30 days as required by GDPR.

8. Data Security

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your information:

  • HTTPS secure encryption

  • Encrypted payment processing

  • Limited access to personal information

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We take all reasonable precautions to protect your data.

9. Children’s Privacy

This Website is not intended for children under 16.
We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If we become aware such data was collected, we will delete it promptly.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred or accessed outside Romania and/or the EU.
When this happens, we ensure GDPR-compliant safeguards are in place for your protection.

11. Links to Third-Party Sites

Our Website may contain links to social media or other services.
Once you leave our Website, this Privacy Policy no longer applies. We recommend reviewing any third-party policies before sharing information.

12. Policy Updates

We may revise this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

13. Contact Us

For privacy concerns, GDPR rights requests, or information inquiries:

📩 Contact form: oliviacheciuart.com/contact
Website: oliviacheciuart.com

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