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How personal information is collected, used, protected and kept when you visit, enquire or collect an artwork.
This Privacy Policy explains how Lídia Vives processes personal data through the website www.lidiavives.com, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU Regulation 2016/679).
Data Controller
Owner: Lídia Vives
Contact email: info@lidiavives.com
Website: www.lidiavives.com
Personal Data Collected
Depending on how you interact with the website, the following personal data may be collected:
- Full name
- Email address
- Postal address
- Phone number
- IP address and browsing data (if cookies are accepted)
- Purchase history (only if a transaction is made)
Please note: your payment details are never visible to the site owner, as card payments are handled through the secure Squarespace checkout and its payment providers.
Purpose of Processing
Your personal data is used for the following purposes:
- Managing the sale and rental of artworks, books, and merchandise
- Organizing and delivering photographic services
- Responding to inquiries and requests for collaborations or commissions
- Sending newsletters (with your prior consent)
- Sending order confirmations and purchase-related updates
- Performing analytics and statistics to improve user experience
Legal Basis for Processing
The legal bases for processing your data are:
- Performance of a contract: for handling purchases and service agreements.
- Explicit consent: for sending marketing communications (e.g. newsletters).
- Legitimate interest: for analyzing website traffic and preventing fraud.
Data Sharing and Third Parties
Your personal data may be processed by third-party service providers acting as data processors:
- Squarespace: website hosting and contact forms
- Squarespace Payments and PayPal: secure payment processing
- Google Analytics: website usage analytics
- Squarespace Email Campaigns: newsletter and mailing list management
All providers apply appropriate safeguards in accordance with the GDPR.
International Data Transfers
Some providers, including Google and Squarespace, may process data outside the European Economic Area. Their applicable privacy notices explain the safeguards for international transfers.
Data Retention
Your personal data will be retained for the following periods:
- While there is an active business or contractual relationship
- Until you request deletion of your data
- For the period necessary to comply with legal or tax obligations
Analytics data retention depends on the settings of the connected Google Analytics property; it is not a fixed 26-month period.
Your Rights Under GDPR
As a user, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request rectification or deletion of your data
- Restrict or object to processing
- Request data portability
- Withdraw your consent at any time
To exercise your rights, you can email: info@lidiavives.com
If you believe your rights have not been respected, you can file a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority, such as the Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD).
Data Security
This website and its service providers implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your personal data.
Cookies Policy
This website uses both first-party and third-party cookies to improve user experience and analyze website usage. You can configure or reject non-essential cookies via the consent banner. For more information, see the Cookies Policy.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Users are encouraged to review it periodically to stay informed about how their data is handled.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact:
Your data.
Your choice.
For a privacy question or to exercise a right, contact the studio directly.