Privacy Policy

I take your privacy seriously and am committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

This Privacy Policy explains what data I collect, how I use it, and your rights as a visitor or customer of Marina Rodrigues Art.

What data is collected?

We may collect and store the following personal data:

• Name & email address (e.g. when you contact me or place an order)

• Shipping & billing address

• Payment details (processed securely via third-party payment providers)

• Order history

• Device information (e.g. browser, IP address, cookies)

• Customer reviews or comments submitted through the site

Why do I collect your data?

I use your personal data to:

• Process and deliver your orders

• Communicate with you about your purchase or commission

• Respond to your inquiries

• Display your reviews (if submitted)

• Comply with legal obligations (e.g. tax records)

• Improve website performance and user experience

Third-party services

Your data may be shared with trusted third-party services such as:

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

• Shipping providers (for order delivery)

• Website hosting and analytics tools (e.g. Hostinger, or Google Analytics)

These third parties are only given the data necessary for their role and are GDPR-compliant.

Links to other websites:

Our website may contain links to other websites that are not owned or controlled by us. Please be aware that we are not responsible for such other websites or third parties' privacy practices. We encourage you to be aware when you leave our website and read the privacy statements of each website that may collect personal information.

No data selling

Your data will never be sold, rented, or shared for advertising purposes.

Cookies & Tracking

This site may use cookies to improve performance and user experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help the website function properly. You can adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies at any time.

How is your data stored?

• Data is stored securely using password-protected systems.

• Payment details are processed via encrypted third-party platforms—I do not store your full payment information.

Data retention

Your order-related data can be retained for up to 10 years, as required by tax and accounting law. Other personal data (like email inquiries) may be deleted sooner unless needed for legal or operational reasons.

Information security:

We secure information you provide on computer servers in a controlled, secure environment, protected from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. We keep reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect against unauthorized access, use, modification, and personal data disclosure in its control and custody. However, no data transmission over the Internet or wireless network can be guaranteed.

Your rights under GDPR

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Correct inaccurate data

• Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)

• Object to certain uses of your data

• Request a copy of your data (data portability)

• Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me at: info@marinarodrigues.de

You also have the right to file a complaint with your local data protection authority.

Legal disclosure:

We will disclose any information we collect, use or receive if required or permitted by law, such as to comply with a subpoena or similar legal process, and when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, protect your safety or the safety of others, investigate fraud, or respond to a government request.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

This policy may be updated occasionally to reflect changes in the law or services.