Privacy policy

Personal data

Personal data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person ("Data Subject").

Data Controller

Oleksandr Balbyshev
Independent Artist and Creator

Goethestraße 33
09405 Zschopau
Germany

E-mail: oleksandrbalbyshev@gmail.com
Website: https://www.balbyshev.com

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data when you visit this Website, contact us, or purchase artwork through our online store.

We are committed to processing personal data in accordance with the applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 ("GDPR").

What personal data we collect

We may collect and process the following information:

First and last name
Email address
Telephone number (if provided)
Billing and shipping address
Company name (if applicable)
Information contained in correspondence with us
Order details
Technical information required for the operation of the Website (such as IP address, browser type, cookies, and device information where applicable)

How we use your personal data

We use your personal data to:

process and fulfill orders;
communicate regarding purchases or inquiries;
provide customer support;
maintain records of transactions and communications;
comply with legal and tax obligations;
improve our Website and services;
send newsletters or promotional emails only where permitted by law or with your consent.

Legal basis for processing

We process personal data on one or more of the following legal bases:

your consent;
performance of a contract;
compliance with legal obligations;
our legitimate interests in operating and improving our business, provided these interests do not override your rights and freedoms.

Data retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Policy or as required by applicable law.

When personal data is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.

You may withdraw your consent at any time where processing is based on consent.

Your rights

Under applicable data protection laws, you may have the right to:

access your personal data;
request correction of inaccurate information;
request deletion of your personal data;
request restriction of processing;
object to processing based on legitimate interests;
receive a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format where applicable;
withdraw consent at any time;
lodge a complaint with the competent data protection authority.

Marketing communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter or otherwise consent to receive marketing communications, we may occasionally send updates about new artworks, exhibitions, or special offers.

You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in our emails or by contacting us directly.

Age restrictions

This Website is intended for persons aged 16 years or older.

If you are under the age of 16, personal data may only be provided with the consent of a parent or legal guardian where required by applicable law.

Automated decision-making

We do not use automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects concerning individuals.

Sharing personal data

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share personal data only with trusted service providers where necessary to operate our business, including:

payment service providers;
shipping and logistics companies;
website hosting and e-commerce providers;
professional advisers where required by law.

Such providers process personal data only as necessary to provide their services and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

International transfers

Where personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we take appropriate safeguards as required under applicable data protection laws.

Third-party websites

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

Contact

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data, please contact: