Effective Date: January 01, 2026
Last Updated: January 01, 2026
Hardeep Art (referred to as "we," "us," or "our") operates the website https://www.hardeepart.com (the "Website"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data responsibly in compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) of India, its Rules, and applicable international privacy standards (including principles from the GDPR for visitors from the European Union).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit our Website or submit inquiries through our contact form.
1. Information We Collect
We collect minimal personal data only as necessary:
- Through Contact Form/Inquiries: Name, email address, phone number (optional), and any message/details you provide when inquiring about artworks, commissions, or exhibitions.
- Automatically Collected Data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent on the Website (via cookies and analytics tools like Google Analytics or Plausible Analytics, if enabled).
- We do not collect payment information, as no direct online payments or checkout are processed on the Website.
2. How We Use Your Information
Your personal data is used only for:
- Responding to your inquiries (e.g., discussing artwork purchases, commissions, or exhibitions).
- Improving the Website experience (through anonymized analytics).
- Sending occasional updates about new artworks or exhibitions (only if you explicitly request or consent).
- Complying with legal obligations.
We follow data minimization and purpose limitation principles – data is used only for the specified purpose.
3. Legal Basis for Processing (Under DPDP Act and Applicable Laws)
- Legitimate Interest: For responding to your inquiries and maintaining Website functionality.
- Consent: For any non-essential uses (e.g., newsletters – you can withdraw consent anytime).
- For international visitors (e.g., EU): Processing is based on legitimate interests or consent where required.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal data. It may be shared only with:
- Trusted service providers (e.g., email hosting or analytics tools) bound by data protection agreements.
- Legal authorities if required by law.
No international transfers occur unless necessary (e.g., via cloud services with adequate safeguards).
5. Data Storage and Security
- Data is stored securely on servers compliant with industry standards.
- We retain inquiry data only as long as needed (typically up to 2 years for follow-ups) or as required by law, after which it is deleted.
- We implement reasonable security measures to protect against unauthorized access, loss, or breach.
In case of a data breach, we will notify affected individuals and authorities as required under the DPDP Act.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
- We use essential cookies for Website functionality and may use analytics cookies (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand visitor behavior anonymously.
- You can manage cookies via your browser settings. Non-essential cookies require your consent (if implemented).
7. Your Rights (Data Principal Rights under DPDP Act)
You have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal data.
- Withdraw consent (where applicable).
- File a grievance or complaint.
To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@hardeepart.com, We will respond within 30 days (or as per law).
For Indian residents: You may also approach the Data Protection Board of India if unresolved.
For EU residents: Additional rights (e.g., data portability) apply – contact us for details.
8. Children's Privacy
The Website is not intended for individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from children.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy periodically. Significant changes will be notified via the Website or email (if provided). Continued use of the Website implies acceptance of updates.
10. Contact Us
For questions, grievances, or rights requests:
Email: contact@hardeepart.com
Thank you for trusting Hardeep Art. We value your privacy!