Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 24, 2026
Rahel Arts, LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website www.rahelarts.com (the “Website”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Website, subscribe to our emails, or make a purchase. By using our Website or services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
Please note that this Privacy Policy applies only to information collected through our Website and does not apply to information collected offline or through third-party sites linked from our Website.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information that you provide to us directly, as well as information collected automatically when you interact with our Website. The types of information we may collect include:
Information You Provide Directly:
Contact and Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, physical address, and billing address when you subscribe to our emails, create an account, or place an order.
– Payment Information: Payment details (such as credit card numbers) are collected temporarily during the checkout process to facilitate transactions. We do not store or retain your full payment information after the transaction is complete.
– Other Information: Any additional details you provide through forms on the Website, such as preferences or feedback.
Information Collected Automatically:
– Browsing and Device Information: IP addresses, browsing data (e.g., pages visited, time spent on pages), device information (e.g., browser type, operating system, device identifiers), and website usage data (e.g., referral sources, clickstream data).
– Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your interactions with our Website. This may include data on your preferences and behavior for analytics and advertising purposes. For more details, see the “Cookies and Tracking Technologies” section below.
We consider anyone who provides their email address—whether for subscription purposes or during a purchase—as a subscriber. Subscribers may receive occasional emails related to marketing or order communications.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
– Order Processing and Fulfillment: To process your orders, handle payments (temporarily), and arrange for shipment of art pieces.
– Communications: To send you order confirmations, shipping updates, and occasional marketing emails about our products, promotions, or related art content.
– Marketing and Analytics: To analyze website usage, improve our services, and personalize your experience. Basic information such as your name, email address, shipping information (for mailing services), and analytics data may be used for marketing purposes.
– Customer Support: To respond to your inquiries and provide assistance.
– Legal and Security Purposes: To comply with legal obligations, prevent fraud, enforce our terms, and protect our rights, property, or safety.
We do not use your information for any purposes other than those described in this Privacy Policy.
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following ways:
– Service Providers: We share information with third-party vendors who assist us in operating our Website and business. This includes:
– Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, Square, or similar services) for handling transactions (payment details are shared temporarily and not stored by us).
– Shipping providers (e.g., USPS, FedEx, or location-based carriers) for delivering your orders.
– Website platforms and plugins (e.g., WooCommerce and other third-party plugins) for site functionality.
– Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) for tracking website performance.
– Marketing Partners: We may share your name and email address with third-party marketing companies for joint marketing campaigns or related services. This sharing is limited to marketing purposes and does not constitute a sale of your data.
– Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, such as in response to a subpoena, court order, or government request, or to protect against legal liability.
– Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will notify you of any such change and update this Privacy Policy accordingly.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies (e.g., pixels, tags) provided by us and third parties like Google Analytics. These help us:
– Remember your preferences and improve site functionality.
– Analyze traffic and user behavior.
– Deliver targeted advertising.
You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may limit some Website features. For more information on Google Analytics, visit their privacy policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer period is required or permitted by law. For example:
– Order and transaction data may be retained for up to 7 years to comply with tax, accounting, and legal requirements.
– Subscription and marketing data (e.g., email lists) is retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion, or for a reasonable period after your last interaction (e.g., up to 2 years for inactive subscribers) to ensure compliance with data minimization principles under laws like the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA).
– Automatically collected data (e.g., browsing logs) is typically retained for shorter periods, such as 1-2 years, for analytics purposes.
After the retention period, we will securely delete or anonymize your information. Note: Permanent retention is not practiced, as it may conflict with data protection laws requiring minimization. If you have questions about specific retention, contact us.
6. Security of Your Information
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. These include:
– Using encryption (e.g., SSL/TLS) for data in transit, such as during payment processing and form submissions.
– Storing data on secure servers with access controls, firewalls, and regular security audits.
– Limiting access to personal information to authorized personnel only.
– Partnering with reputable third-party providers who maintain similar security standards.
While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. For residents of Virginia (under VCDPA) or California (under CCPA/CPRA, if applicable), these may include:
– Access: Request details about the personal information we hold about you.
– Correction: Request updates to inaccurate information.
– Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (we will process valid requests within 15 days, though laws like VCDPA allow up to 45 days).
– Opt-Out: Opt out of sharing for marketing purposes, targeted advertising, or any “sale” of data (though we do not sell data).
– Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights.
To exercise these rights, contact us at [insert contact email, e.g., privacy@rahelarts.com]. We may verify your identity before processing requests. If we ship internationally (including to the EU), additional rights under laws like GDPR may apply—please specify your location in your request.
To unsubscribe from marketing emails, use the “unsubscribe” link in our emails or contact us.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our Website and products (paintings and art pieces) are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly. There are no specific age restrictions for purchases, but buyers must be legally authorized to make transactions (e.g., adults or with parental consent).
9. International Users
If you are located outside the United States, note that your information will be transferred to and processed in the US, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country. By using our Website, you consent to this transfer. For international shipments, we comply with applicable export laws.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post the updated policy on our Website with the new effective date. Your continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Rahel Arts, LLC
Email: rahel.arts@gmail.com
Website: www.rahelarts.com