Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 23, 2026
1. Information We Collect
At VANTØIR, we collect information that allows us to provide a seamless art-buying experience. This includes account details such as your name and email, purchase details for your charcoal artworks, and payment-related data which is processed securely via our third-party payment providers. We also collect information you provide through our contact forms, communication history, and website usage data gathered via cookies and analytics tools to understand how you interact with our gallery.
2. How We Use Your Information
Your information is used to fulfill your orders and provide dedicated customer support. We also use data to personalize your experience at VANTØIR, send essential service updates and marketing emails (with your consent), improve our website functionality, and prevent fraudulent activity to ensure a secure environment for all art collectors.
3. Legal Bases for Processing
For visitors from the EEA or UK, we process your personal data under the following legal bases: the necessity to perform a contract (such as completing your purchase), our legitimate interests in providing and improving our services, your explicit consent (for example, for marketing communications), and compliance with our legal obligations.
4. Cookies & Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and understand where our visitors are coming from. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings at any time, though this may affect the functionality of certain parts of our online store.
5. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We share data only with trusted service providers who help us operate our business, including payment processors, shipping partners, and analytics or marketing tools. We may also disclose information for legal or safety reasons, or in the event of a business transfer such as a merger or sale.
6. International Transfers
As an online store based in the United States, your personal data may be processed and stored outside of your country of residence. We ensure that such transfers are protected by appropriate safeguards in accordance with applicable data protection laws to maintain the integrity and security of your information.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. When data is no longer needed, it is either deleted or anonymized.
8. Your Rights & Choices
You have the right to access, update, or delete your personal information. You can opt-out of marketing communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails. For residents of the EEA or UK, you may also have the right to request data portability or the restriction of processing. Please contact us to exercise any of these rights.
9. Children’s Privacy
VANTØIR and its services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, we will take steps to delete such information immediately.
10. Third-Party Links & Services
Our website may contain links to third-party sites or services that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties and encourage you to review their policies separately.
11. How We Protect Your Information
We implement a variety of security measures, including encryption and secure servers, to maintain the safety of your personal information. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
12. Updates to This Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us via our contact form or email us directly at vantoirartoworks@gmail.com. We are here to help and ensure your experience with VANTØIR is exceptional.
Note: This policy is for general information only and does not constitute legal advice.