GDPR Compliance Statement
Effective Date: 15 December 2024
Guan Qi ART is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of all its users, in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679. This statement outlines how we collect, process, and safeguard personal data, ensuring that your privacy rights are respected.
1. Data Controller
Guan Qi ART acts as the Data Controller for all personal data collected and processed via our website (guanqiart.com) and related services.
If you have any questions or concerns about the processing of your personal data, you can contact us at:
Email: info@guanqiart.com
Website: guanqiart.com
2. Personal Data We Collect
We collect and process the following categories of personal data when you interact with our website and services:
- Identity Data: Name, email address, and other identifiers submitted through forms or subscriptions.
- Transaction Data: Payment details and purchase history when you buy products or services from us.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and cookies (refer to our Cookie Policy).
- Usage Data: How you interact with our website, including pages visited and links clicked.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
- Consent: When you provide explicit consent (e.g., subscribing to newsletters or accepting cookies).
- Contractual Necessity: To fulfill agreements, such as processing orders or delivering digital content.
- Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
- Legitimate Interests: For purposes such as improving our services, ensuring website security, and analyzing website performance.
4. Your GDPR Rights
Under GDPR, you have the following rights concerning your personal data:
- Right to Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
- Right to Erasure: Request the deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”).
- Right to Restriction: Request restrictions on how we process your data.
- Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your personal data to another service provider.
- Right to Object: Object to data processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: If processing is based on consent, you can withdraw it at any time.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@guanqiart.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days, as required by GDPR.
5. Data Retention
We only retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Specific retention periods depend on the type of data and the purpose of its collection.
6. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to safeguard your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, please note that no data transmission over the internet is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
7. Sharing Your Data
We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share it with:
- Service Providers: Trusted third-party vendors who assist in delivering our services (e.g., payment processors, hosting providers).
- Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our legal rights.
All third parties who process your data on our behalf comply with GDPR and implement appropriate safeguards.
8. International Data Transfers
If we transfer your personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure adequate protection is in place by:
- Using countries with an EU adequacy decision.
- Implementing standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission.
9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to improve user experience and analyze website performance. You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings. For more details, refer to our Cookie Policy.
10. Updates to This Statement
This GDPR Compliance Statement may be updated periodically to reflect changes in legal or operational requirements. Any significant updates will be communicated via our website.
11. Complaints
If you believe your rights under GDPR have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. For users in the UK, you may contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
Website: ico.org.uk
Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this GDPR Compliance Statement or how your data is processed, please contact:
Guan Qi ART
Email: info@guanqiart.com
Website: guanqiart.com