Effective Date: 20th August 2025
Deccan Arts (“we”, “our”, “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://deccanarts.co.nz, purchase our products, or engage with our services.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, billing/shipping address, and payment details provided when placing an order, booking a workshop, or filling out a form.
- Account Information: If you create an account, we store login details and preferences.
- Communications: Messages sent through our contact forms, emails, or social media.
- Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, including IP address, browser type, device details, and pages visited (collected through cookies and analytics tools).
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Process and deliver orders for artworks, prints, or calligraphy kits.
- Manage workshop registrations and custom commissions.
- Respond to your enquiries and provide customer support.
- Send updates, newsletters, and promotional offers (if you opt in).
- Improve our website, products, and services through analytics.
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
3. Sharing of Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share information only in the following cases:
- Service Providers: With trusted third parties (e.g., payment processors, courier/delivery partners, web hosting providers) who help us operate our business.
- Legal Obligations: If required by law or to protect our rights, safety, and property.
- Collaborations: If you engage with our partners (e.g., Halal Kiwi Store), your information may be shared as part of that transaction.
4. Cookies & Analytics
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and understand visitor behaviour. We may use tools such as Google Analytics to track website performance. You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.
5. Data Storage & Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information from unauthorised access, misuse, or disclosure. However, no method of online transmission or storage is 100% secure.
6. Your Rights
Under the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020, you have the right to:
- Access and request a copy of your personal information.
- Correct or update any inaccuracies.
- Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at deccanarts.nz@gmail.com.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated “Effective Date.”
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at:
Deccan Arts
Email: deccanarts.nz@gmail.com
Website: https://deccanarts.co.nz