Privacy Policy

Last updated: 19th of May 2025

Dana Shell Art is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how your personal information is collected, used, and shared when you visit or make a purchase from our website.

1. Who We Are

Dana Shell Art is a small business based in Portugal offering handmade seashell artworks and custom commissions.

2. What Information We Collect

We collect personal data when you:

- Purchase artwork

- Contact us via forms or email

- Sign up for our newsletter

The data may include:

- Full name

- Email address

- Shipping and billing address

- Any personal messages you send

Payment information is not stored by us. Payments are processed securely through trusted third-party platforms (e.g., PayPal, Stripe).

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

- Process and deliver orders

- Communicate with you

- Send marketing updates (if you subscribe)

- Improve your website experience

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your information based on:

- Your consent (e.g., newsletter signup)

- The need to fulfill a contract (e.g., your order)

- Legal obligations (e.g., tax laws)

5. How Long We Keep Your Data

- Order-related information: kept for up to 10 years (for accounting/legal purposes)

- Newsletter subscription: kept until you unsubscribe

6. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

- Access, correct, or delete your data

- Withdraw your consent

- Object to certain types of processing

- File a complaint with Portugal’s data authority (CNPD)

To exercise your rights, contact: dana@danashellart.com

7. Data Security

We take appropriate measures to protect your information using secure technologies and strict access controls.

8. Third Parties

We only share your data with essential service providers, such as:

- Shipping companies

- Email marketing platforms

- Payment processors

We do not sell or share your data with third parties except when necessary to fulfill orders or required by law. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in our emails.

For any questions about your data or this policy, please contact us at:

dana@danashellart.com