Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 05/12/2024

Dark Gloomy Art (“the Site,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to safeguarding your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your Personal Information when you access or make a purchase through our website. Please read this policy carefully to understand your rights and our practices regarding your data.

1. Collecting Personal Information

We collect specific information about you when you visit or interact with our website to improve your experience and fulfill orders. Personal Information is defined as any data that can uniquely identify an individual.

Types of Personal Information Collected:

  • Device Information: Includes browser version, IP address, time zone, cookies, browsing behavior, search terms, and site interactions.
    Purpose: To optimize your experience, provide localized services, and analyze website performance.
    Collection Method: Automatically through cookies, log files, web beacons, and other technologies.
    Disclosure: Shared with our processor, Shopify.

  • Order Information: Includes name, billing address, shipping address, payment information, email, and phone number.
    Purpose: To process orders, handle payments, arrange shipping, provide order updates, and prevent fraud.
    Collection Method: Directly from you.
    Disclosure: Shared with our processor, Shopify, and other service providers as required.

  • Customer Support Information: Includes data shared during inquiries or complaints.
    Purpose: To resolve issues and improve customer support services.
    Collection Method: Directly from you.

2. Use of Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Site. Cookies help us store your preferences, recognize repeat visits, and analyze site usage.

Cookies We Use:

  • Functional Cookies: Ensure the website operates correctly (e.g., cart, login functionality).
  • Performance Cookies: Monitor how users interact with our Site to improve user experience.
  • Advertising Cookies: Deliver personalized advertisements based on browsing history.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit some functionalities of the Site. For more details, visit All About Cookies.

3. Sharing Personal Information

We share your Personal Information with trusted third-party service providers to fulfill our services and legal obligations.

  • Shopify: Our e-commerce platform. Learn more about Shopify’s privacy practices here: Shopify Privacy Policy.
  • Advertising Partners: Share information for targeted advertising and analytics (e.g., Google Analytics, Facebook).
  • Compliance: Personal Information may be disclosed to comply with legal obligations or protect our rights.

4. Targeted Advertising

We use your Personal Information for targeted advertising to provide relevant products or promotions.

Tools We Use for Advertising:

For general opt-out options, visit the Digital Advertising Alliance’s portal: DAA Opt-Out.

5. Retention of Personal Information

We retain your Personal Information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. For example, order details are retained for record-keeping until you request their deletion.

6. Your Rights

If You Are a Resident of the European Economic Area (EEA):

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights:

  • Access your Personal Information.
  • Request correction or deletion of your data.
  • Object to or restrict data processing.
  • Data portability (transfer of your data to another service).

To exercise these rights, contact us at darkgloomyart@gmail.com.

If You Are a California Resident:

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), you have the right to:

  • Know what Personal Information we collect and share.
  • Request deletion of your data.
  • Opt out of the sale of Personal Information.

For requests or to appoint an authorized agent, email us at darkgloomyart@gmail.com.

7. Data Transfers

Personal Information may be processed in Ireland and transferred to storage or processing locations outside the EEA, such as Canada or the United States. These transfers comply with GDPR standards. For more information, refer to Shopify’s GDPR Whitepaper: Shopify GDPR.

8. Security of Your Data

We implement robust security measures to protect your Personal Information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of online transmission is 100% secure. By using the Site, you acknowledge and accept these risks.

9. Do Not Track

Currently, we do not respond to browser “Do Not Track” signals as there is no industry standard for such requests. For more information, visit the Electronic Frontier Foundation’s guide.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Effective Date." Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of these changes.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

If we fail to resolve your concerns, you may file a complaint with your local data protection authority.

Thank you for trusting Dark Gloomy Art. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in our practices.