Privacy Policy
We are delighted that you have shown interest in Arthur Trombetta Artist. Data protection is a high priority for us. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website, https://www.arthurtrombetta.com/, which serves as both a portfolio of artwork and an online shop.
The use of our website is possible without providing personal data; however, if you wish to purchase products, subscribe to our newsletter, or use certain services, processing of personal data may be necessary. We obtain consent where required and comply with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
As the data controller, Arthur Trombetta Artist has implemented technical and organizational measures to ensure the protection of personal data processed through this website. However, Internet-based data transmissions may have security gaps, so absolute protection cannot be guaranteed. You are free to provide personal data via alternative means, such as by telephone or email.
1. Definitions
This privacy policy uses terms defined by the GDPR to ensure clarity for the public, our customers, and business partners. Key terms include:
Personal data: Any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (e.g., name, email, address).
Data subject: An identifiable natural person whose personal data is processed.
Processing: Any operation performed on personal data (e.g., collection, storage, use, erasure).
Controller: The entity determining the purposes and means of processing personal data (in this case, Arthur Trombetta Artist).
Processor: An entity processing personal data on behalf of the controller.
Consent: A freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous indication of the data subject’s agreement to the processing of their personal data.
For a full list of definitions, please refer to the GDPR or contact us.
2. Name and Address of the Controller
The controller for the purposes of GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable data protection laws is:Arthur Trombetta ArtistEmail: info@arthurtrombetta.comWebsite: https://www.arthurtrombetta.com/For inquiries, please contact us via email at info@arthurtrombetta.com.
3. Cookies
Our website uses cookies, which are text files stored on your device via your browser. Cookies help us provide user-friendly services, such as remembering items in your shopping cart, analyzing website traffic, or sending newsletters to subscribers. Cookies may include a unique identifier to distinguish your browser.Cookies are used for:
Functionality (e.g., maintaining your shopping cart).
Analytics (e.g., tracking website usage via Google Analytics).
Advertising (e.g., personalized ads via social media platforms).
Newsletter delivery (e.g., tracking engagement with newsletters).
You can prevent cookies by adjusting your browser settings to refuse them or delete existing cookies. Note that disabling cookies may limit some website functionalities, such as newsletter preferences or shopping cart functionality.
4. Collection of General Data and Information
When you visit our website, we collect general data and information stored in server log files, including:
Browser type and version.
Operating system.
Referring website (referrer).
Sub-pages visited.
Date and time of access.
IP address.
Internet service provider.
Other data for security purposes (e.g., detecting cyber-attacks).
This data is collected anonymously and does not identify you directly. It is used to:
Deliver website content.
Optimize our website and advertising.
Ensure the security and functionality of our systems.
Assist law enforcement in case of cyber incidents.
Anonymous data is stored separately from personal data to protect your privacy.
5. Collection of Personal Data
We collect personal data when you:
Purchase products from our online shop (e.g., name, email, shipping address, payment information).
Subscribe to our newsletter (e.g., email address).
Contact us via email or a contact form.
Interact with our portfolio or shop features.
Personal data is stored only for the purpose of processing your requests, fulfilling orders, sending newsletters (if subscribed), or contacting you. We do not share this data with third parties unless required for order fulfillment (e.g., shipping or payment processing), newsletter delivery, or as mandated by law.
6. Newsletter Subscription
We offer a newsletter to provide updates about our artwork, promotions, and events. If you choose to subscribe, we collect your email address and, optionally, your name to personalize communications. Subscription is voluntary, and you must provide explicit consent to receive newsletters.
Purpose: Newsletters are used to inform subscribers about new artwork, sales, or other relevant updates.
Unsubscribing: You may unsubscribe at any time via the “unsubscribe” link in any newsletter or by contacting us at info@arthurtrombetta.com. Upon unsubscribing, we will cease processing your data for newsletter purposes, except as required by law.
Third-Party Processors: We may use third-party services (e.g., email marketing platforms) to manage and deliver newsletters. These processors are GDPR and CCPA compliant, and your data will only be shared as necessary to send newsletters.
Your data will not be used for other purposes without your consent, and we do not sell or share newsletter subscriber data for marketing by third parties.
7. Contact Possibility via the Website
Our website includes a contact form and email address (info@arthurtrombetta.com) for communication. If you contact us, the personal data you provide (e.g., name, email, message) is stored to process your inquiry. This data is not shared with third parties unless necessary for responding to your request.
8. Routine Erasure and Blocking of Personal Data
We process and store personal data only for the period necessary to achieve the purpose of collection (e.g., order fulfillment, newsletter delivery) or as required by law (e.g., tax obligations). Once the purpose is fulfilled or the statutory retention period expires, personal data is routinely erased or blocked in accordance with legal requirements.
9. Rights of the Data Subject
As a data subject, you have the following rights under GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable laws:
Right of Confirmation: Confirm whether we process your personal data.
Right of Access: Obtain free information about your stored personal data, including purposes, categories, recipients, and storage duration.
Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): Request deletion of your personal data when it is no longer needed, you withdraw consent (e.g., for newsletters), or processing is unlawful (subject to legal obligations).
Right to Restriction of Processing: Request limited processing under specific conditions (e.g., contested accuracy or objection to processing).
Right to Data Portability: Receive your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format or have it transferred to another controller.
Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes (e.g., newsletters).
Right to Avoid Automated Decision-Making: Not be subject to decisions based solely on automated processing, including profiling, unless necessary for a contract or based on explicit consent.
Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing (e.g., newsletters) at any time.
CCPA Rights (for California Residents):
Right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold.
Right to delete personal information (subject to exceptions).
Right to opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal data, as defined by CCPA).
Right to non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights.
To exercise these rights, contact us at info@arthurtrombetta.com. For CCPA requests, please include “CCPA Request” in the subject line. We will verify your identity and respond within 45 days (extendable by an additional 45 days if needed).
10. Data Protection Provisions for Third-Party Services
10.1 Google Analytics (with Anonymization)
We use Google Analytics, operated by Google LLC (1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA), to analyze website traffic. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect data such as access time, pages visited, and IP address (anonymized via “_anonymizeIp”). This data helps us optimize our website and marketing efforts.You can opt out by:
Adjusting your browser settings to refuse cookies.
Installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Google’s privacy policy: https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy/.
10.2 Social Media Integrations (Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest)
Our website integrates components from:
Facebook (Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, Ireland).
Instagram (Meta Platforms, Inc., 1 Hacker Way, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA).
Pinterest (Pinterest, Inc., 808 Brannan Street, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA).
When you visit a page with these components (e.g., “Like” or “Pin” buttons), your browser may transmit data (e.g., IP address, pages visited) to these platforms if you are logged into your account. To prevent this, log out of these platforms before visiting our website.Privacy policies:
Facebook: https://facebook.com/about/privacy/.
Instagram: https://help.instagram.com/155833707900388.
Pinterest: https://about.pinterest.com/privacy-policy.
10.3 Payment Processors
We use the following payment processors to facilitate purchases:
Squarespace Payments (Squarespace, Inc., 225 Varick Street, New York, NY 10014, USA).
Stripe (Stripe, Inc., 510 Townsend Street, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA).
PayPal (PayPal (Europe) S.à r.l. et Cie, S.C.A., 22-24 Boulevard Royal, 2449 Luxembourg).
Apple Pay (Apple Inc., One Apple Park Way, Cupertino, CA 95014, USA).
Google Pay (Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA).
Visa, Mastercard, AMEX, Discover (processed via Stripe or Squarespace).
Afterpay/Clearpay (Afterpay US, Inc., 760 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA).
Klarna (Klarna Bank AB, Sveavägen 46, 111 34 Stockholm, Sweden).
Link by Stripe (Stripe, Inc.).
When you select a payment method, personal data (e.g., name, address, email, payment details) is transmitted to the respective processor to complete the transaction and prevent fraud. Some processors may share data with credit agencies for identity and creditworthiness checks. You may revoke consent for data processing by contacting the processor directly, though this will not affect data required for contractual payment processing.Privacy policies:
Squarespace: https://www.squarespace.com/privacy.
Stripe: https://stripe.com/privacy.
PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/us/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full.
Apple Pay: https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/.
Google Pay: https://payments.google.com/payments/apis-secure/u/0/get_legal_document?ldo=0&ldt=privacynotice.
Afterpay/Clearpay: https://www.afterpay.com/en-US/privacy-policy.
Klarna: https://www.klarna.com/us/privacy-policy/.
11. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data based on:
Consent (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a)): When you explicitly agree (e.g., for newsletters or non-essential cookies).
Contract (GDPR Art. 6(1)(b)): For order fulfillment or pre-contractual inquiries.
Legal Obligation (GDPR Art. 6(1)(c)): For tax or regulatory compliance.
Legitimate Interests (GDPR Art. 6(1)(f)): For business operations, such as website analytics, newsletter delivery, or fraud prevention, unless overridden by your rights.
For CCPA purposes, we process personal information to provide services, complete transactions, send newsletters (if subscribed), and improve our website, as described in this policy.
12. Legitimate Interests
Where processing is based on legitimate interests (GDPR Art. 6(1)(f)), our interest is to operate our business, enhance user experience (e.g., through newsletters), and ensure the security of our website, while respecting your rights and freedoms.
13. Data Storage Period
Personal data is stored for the duration necessary to fulfill the purpose (e.g., order processing, newsletter delivery) or as required by law (e.g., tax retention periods). After this period, data is deleted or anonymized unless needed for ongoing obligations.
14. Statutory or Contractual Requirements
Providing personal data may be required by law (e.g., tax purposes) or contract (e.g., shipping address for orders, email for newsletters). Failure to provide such data may prevent us from fulfilling your order, sending newsletters, or responding to inquiries. We will clarify whether data provision is mandatory or voluntary before processing.
15. International Data Transfers
As our services are offered worldwide, personal data may be transferred to third parties (e.g., payment processors, email marketing platforms) in countries outside the EU/EEA, such as the USA. We ensure such transfers comply with GDPR (e.g., via Standard Contractual Clauses) and CCPA requirements. Contact us for details on safeguards.
16. Security Measures
We use industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including encryption and secure servers. However, no online transmission is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
17. Updates to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy to reflect changes in our practices (e.g., adding newsletters) or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with an effective date. For significant changes, we may notify you via email or website notice.
18. Contact Us
For questions, requests, or to exercise your rights, contact:Arthur Trombetta ArtistEmail: info@arthurtrombetta.comWebsite: https://www.arthurtrombetta.com/
For CCPA-specific requests, please include “CCPA Request” in the subject line. We aim to respond promptly and within the timeframes required by law.Effective Date: August 19, 2025