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 voluntarily provide, including:

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

• Shipping and billing addresses, 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

• Processing transactions and delivering products or services.

• Responding to inquiries or support requests.

2.2 Improving User Experience

• Analyzing website traffic and enhancing functionality.

• Tailoring content and recommendations to your interests.

2.3 Marketing and Communication

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

• Personalizing and optimizing marketing efforts based solely on first-party data collected directly from interactions with you.

2.4 Compliance and Security

• Fulfilling legal obligations and protecting against fraud and unauthorized activities.
  

3. Sharing Your Information

We collaborate with trusted third-party service providers to deliver and enhance our services, including:

• Payment Processing: Payments are securely handled through Plug&Pay, in combination with trusted payment providers (e.g., Mollie or Stripe).

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

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

• Advertising: We manage advertising internally, using only first-party data. We never share your information with external advertising platforms.

All third-party providers comply with applicable data protection regulations 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 deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations).

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

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

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard measures to protect your data, including:

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

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

• Restricted Access: Only authorized personnel 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 cookie categories on our website:

• Necessary: Essential for the website to operate correctly. They enable core functionalities such as security, session management, and remembering user preferences. These cookies cannot be disabled.

• Performance and Analytics: Collect anonymous data about how visitors interact with our website. They help us understand which pages are most visited, identify potential issues, and improve performance and usability.

• Advertising: Help us provide personalized content and relevant offers based on your activity on our site. All collected data remains securely with us and is never shared or sold to third parties.

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 visiting our website, you can choose how cookies are used:

• Accept All Cookies: You consent to all cookie categories, providing the best possible website experience.

• Manage Cookies: Customize your cookie preferences, enabling or disabling specific categories:

  • Necessary cookies (Always On)

  • Performance and Analytics cookies

  • Advertising cookies

7.5 How to Update Your Preferences

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

Note: Changes to your preferences may affect your browsing experience. Disabling non-essential cookies might limit certain website features.

7.6 First-Party Cookies

We exclusively use first-party cookies to collect and securely store data directly. This helps us understand user behavior, improve your experience, and provide personalized content and marketing. All collected data is handled responsibly, securely stored, and never shared or sold to external parties.

7.7 Changes to This Cookie Policy

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

8. Updates to This Policy

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

9. Contact Us

For questions or concerns, please contact us:

The Art Beat Club
Email: hallo@marenthe.nl

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