Privacy & Cookie Policy

[Política de Privacidade e Cookies, em Português]

Last Updated: 12 of June 2026

Welcome to Arts Patio (www.artspatio.com). We deeply value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, purchase our handmade batiks, or interact with us.

1. Who We Are (Data Controller)

Arts Patio is based in the Algarve, Portugal.

  • Website:www.artspatio.com

  • Contact Email: info@artspatio.com

  • Business Name/Owner: Monika Hlavnickova, Kurt de Leon Wulf

2. What Data We Collect & Why

We only collect the minimum amount of information necessary to give you a great experience and deliver your art safely.

  • When you browse our site: We use cookies to collect basic technical data (IP address, browser type, and how you move through our site) to keep the website running smoothly and understand which batiks are the most popular.

  • When you buy a batik: We collect your name, billing address, shipping address, email address, and phone number. We need this to process your payment, ship your artwork, and send you tracking updates.

  • When you contact us or subscribe: If you fill out a contact form or join our newsletter, we collect your name and email address to answer your questions or send you art updates. You can unsubscribe at any time.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Under the GDPR, we only process your data when we have a valid reason:

  • Contractual Necessity: To fulfill your order and ship your batik.

  • Consent: When you actively check a box to receive our marketing emails or accept non-essential cookies.

  • Legitimate Interests: To maintain and improve our website's performance and security.

4. How We Share Your Information

We never sell or rent your personal data to third parties. We only share data with trusted partners required to run our business or deliver your art:

  • Shipping Carriers: so they can deliver your package to your doorstep.

  • Payment Gateways: to securely process your payments. We never see or store your credit card details.

  • Website Platform & Analytics: to host our shop and review store performance.

5. How Long We Keep Your Data

We only keep your data for as long as necessary.

  • Order information is kept for as long as required by Portuguese tax and accounting laws (typically 10 years for invoices).

  • Marketing data (newsletter emails) is kept until you decide to unsubscribe.

6. Your Rights (Under GDPR)

Because we are operating within the EU, you have full control over your data. You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.

  • Correct any incorrect or incomplete information.

  • Delete your personal data (the "right to be forgotten"), provided we do not have a legal obligation to keep it for tax purposes.

  • Withdraw consent at any time (such as clicking "unsubscribe" in an email).

To exercise any of these rights, simply email us at info@artspatio.com and we will respond within following days.

7. Cookie Policy

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience.

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function.

  • Analytics/Marketing Cookies: Used only if you give us permission via our cookie banner, helping us improve our site and show you relevant art updates.

You can manage or completely block cookies at any time through your internet browser settings.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may occasionally update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. Any updates will be posted directly on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.