At The Art Beat Club, we value your trust and are committed to protecting your privacy. This combined Privacy and Cookie Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your personal information, as well as how we use cookies on our website.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We collect personal information that you provide voluntarily, including:

• Your name and email address (e.g., when filling out forms or subscribing to newsletters).

• Shipping and billing address, payment details, and order information when making a purchase.

1.2 Non-Personal Information

We automatically collect non-personal information, such as:

• Browser type and version.

• Device information (e.g., operating system).

• IP address and browsing behavior.
  

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

2.1 Providing Our Services

• To process transactions and deliver products or services.

• To respond to inquiries or support requests.

2.2 Improving User Experience

• To analyze website traffic and enhance functionality.

• To tailor content and recommendations to your interests.

2.3 Marketing and Advertising

• To send newsletters, updates, and promotions (only if you’ve opted in).

• To conduct targeted advertising on platforms like Meta (Facebook and Instagram).

2.4 Compliance and Security

• To fulfill legal obligations and protect against fraud.
  

3. Sharing Your Information

We work with trusted third parties to deliver our services, including:

• Payment Processing: Plug&Pay securely processes your payments.

• Marketing Automation: Kit helps manage email campaigns and customer communication.

• Integration Services: Zapier facilitates secure data flow between platforms.

• Advertising: Meta enables targeted advertising.

All third parties comply with data protection laws and maintain strict confidentiality agreements.

4. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal information.

• Correction: Update or correct your details.

• Deletion: Request the deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations).

• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications or targeted advertising.

To exercise your rights, contact us at hallo@marenthe.nl.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard measures to protect your data:

• Encrypted Payment Processing: Payments are securely encrypted via Plug&Pay.

• SSL/TLS Encryption: Our website uses HTTPS to protect your data during transmission.

• Restricted Access: Only authorized personnel and systems can access sensitive data.
  

6. Retention of Information

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for:

• Fulfilling the purposes outlined in this policy.

• Complying with legal obligations (e.g., tax laws).

• Resolving disputes or enforcing agreements.
  

7. Cookie Policy

7.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) that help websites function efficiently and provide valuable information to website owners. They are widely used to enhance your browsing experience and enable website features.

7.2 Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on our website:

1. Necessary (Always On):
   These cookies are essential for the website to operate correctly. They enable core functionalities such as security, session management, and remembering user preferences. Necessary cookies cannot be disabled.

2. Performance and Analytics (Default: Off):
   These cookies collect anonymous data about how visitors interact with our website. They help us understand which pages are most visited, identify potential issues, and improve website performance and usability.

3. Advertising (Default: Off):
   These cookies are used by advertising platforms to display personalized advertisements based on your browsing activity. They help us deliver relevant ads and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.

7.3 How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Ensure the website functions properly and securely.

• Analyze user behavior to improve performance and content.

• Deliver personalized advertisements based on user preferences.

• Remember user settings to enhance the browsing experience.

7.4 Managing Your Cookie Preferences

When you visit our website, you can choose how cookies are used:

1. Accept All Cookies:
   By selecting this option, you consent to the use of all cookie categories, including Necessary, Performance, and Advertising cookies. This provides the best possible experience on our website.

2. Manage Cookies:
   Use this option to customize your cookie preferences. You can enable or disable specific categories of cookies:

   • Necessary (Always On): These cookies are essential and cannot be disabled.

   • Performance and Analytics: Enable or disable these cookies to control how we analyze website usage.

   • Advertising: Enable or disable these cookies to manage personalized advertising.

7.5 How to Update Your Preferences

You can update your cookie preferences at any time through the Manage Cookies option in the cookie banner.

Please note that changes to your preferences may affect your browsing experience. Disabling non-essential cookies might limit certain features and functionalities of the website.

7.6 Third-Party Cookies

We collaborate with trusted third-party services that may set cookies on your device, such as:

• Meta (Facebook and Instagram): For targeted advertising and social media integration.

These third parties comply with data protection regulations and are bound by confidentiality agreements.

7.7 Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices. Any updates will be posted here, and we encourage you to review this policy periodically.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in technology, laws, or our practices. Updates will be posted here, and your continued use of our site indicates acceptance of the revised terms.

9. Contact Us

For any questions or concerns, please contact us at:

The Art Beat Club
Email: hallo@marenthe.nl

This policy is subject to applicable laws and regulations. In the event of a conflict between this policy and local laws, the latter shall prevail.