Privacy and Cookie Policy

Introduction

At Trond Are Berge Fine Art Photography we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we use your personal data and cookies. This Privacy and Cookie Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how you can manage your data and cookie preferences when visiting http://www.tareart.com.

  1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Information You Provide

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Shipping and billing addresses
  • Payment details (handled securely by third-party providers)
  • Any messages or inquiries you send to us

Information Automatically Collected

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited, date, and time of access
  • Referring website

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to improve your browsing experience, analyze traffic, and enable essential website functions. For more details, see Section 4: Cookies.

  1. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Process and deliver orders for artwork
  • Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
  • Send promotional communications, where you have consented
  • Improve our website and tailor user experience
  • Comply with legal obligations (e.g., tax records)
  1. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share it with:

  • Service Providers: Trusted third parties like payment processors and shipping companies.
  • Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect our rights.

All third parties are obligated to keep your data secure.

  1. Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device to enhance your browsing experience. Below, we outline the types of cookies we use and how you can manage them.

Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality (e.g., secure checkout).
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand website traffic and user behavior (e.g., Google Analytics).
  • Functional Cookies: Store user preferences like language or region.
  • Marketing Cookies: Personalize ads and track the performance of marketing campaigns.

Managing Cookies

You can control or disable cookies via your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit certain features of our website.

Instructions for managing cookies on popular browsers:

Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services, such as Google Analytics, to collect and analyze usage data. For more details, visit Google Analytics Privacy Policy.

  1. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal information.
  • Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Erasure: Request the deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
  • Restriction: Limit the processing of your data.
  • Data Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format.
  • Objection: Withdraw consent or object to direct marketing.

To exercise your rights, contact us at trondabe@outlook.com.

  1. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal obligations.

  1. Data Security

We use industry-standard measures to protect your data. However, no system is completely secure. If you suspect a data breach, please contact us immediately.

  1. International Data Transfers

If your data is transferred outside the EEA, we ensure it is protected with safeguards compliant with GDPR.

  1. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy or cookie practices.

  1. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Please review it regularly.

  1. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy and Cookie Policy, please contact us:

  • Email: trondabe@outlook.com