Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how syndore.org collects and uses your personal information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data responsibly. This policy outlines what information we gather, how we use it, and the rights you have regarding your personal data.

Information We Collect

We collect various types of information to provide and improve our services:

• Personal Information: When you contact us or commission artwork, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
• Portfolio and Commission Details: Information about your artistic preferences, artwork inquiries, and commission specifications.
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, including pages visited, time spent, and browsing patterns.
• Technical Data: Device type, operating system, browser information, and IP address.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website performance.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for several purposes:

• Responding to inquiries and processing commission requests
• Providing personalized recommendations based on your artistic interests
• Improving our website functionality and user experience
• Analyzing trends to better understand our audience
• Sending updates about new artworks and exhibitions
• Complying with legal obligations

We never sell or share your personal information with third parties without your explicit consent, except where required by law.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our security measures include encryption, secure servers, and restricted access protocols. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Right to Correction: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Right to Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent for us to process your information at any time.
• Right to Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving promotional communications from us.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Cookies

We use cookies to improve your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and understand how you use our website. We use both session cookies (temporary) and persistent cookies (longer-lasting). You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. For detailed information about our cookie practices, please see our Cookie Policy.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites before providing personal information.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

International Data Transfers

We are based in Portugal. If you access our website from outside Portugal, your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in Portugal or other countries where we operate. By using our website, you consent to such transfers. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from your country of origin.

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy. Your continued use of our website following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.