Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy describes how Shree Arts (“we”, “our”, “us”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit or make a purchase from our website (the “Website”). This policy is drafted in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable German data protection laws.
1. Controller (Data Protection Responsible)
The data controller responsible for processing your personal data under Article 4(7) GDPR is:
Company Name – Arudkar & Naik GbR.
Name of Founders – Dhanashree Naik & Priyanka Arudkar.
📞 Phone: +49 15156313729
📧 Email: shreearts.de@gmail.com
2. Collection and Processing of Personal Data
We collect personal data only when it is necessary and lawful. This may include:
Name, billing and shipping address
Email address and phone number
Payment and transaction details
IP address, browser type, and device information
Order history and customer account details
Personal data is collected when you:
Visit our Website
Place an order via WooCommerce
Create a customer account
Contact us via email or contact forms
Subscribe to newsletters (if applicable)
3. Purpose and Legal Basis of Processing
We process your personal data for the following purposes in accordance with Article 6 GDPR:
Performance of a contract (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR): order processing, delivery, payments
Legal obligations (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR): tax, accounting, and regulatory requirements
Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR): website security, fraud prevention, service improvement
Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR): marketing communications or cookies where applicable
4. WooCommerce & Payment Processing
Our Website uses WooCommerce, a WordPress-based e-commerce platform. Order data is stored securely within our systems and shared only with third parties necessary for order fulfillment, such as:
Payment service providers
Shipping and logistics partners
Accounting and IT service providers
All third parties are contractually obligated to comply with GDPR requirements.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to ensure proper website functionality, improve user experience, and analyze website performance.
Cookies may include:
Essential cookies (required for site operation)
Functional cookies (e.g., saving preferences)
Analytics cookies (only with consent)
You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings or via a cookie consent banner where applicable.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill contractual and legal obligations. Retention periods are based on German commercial and tax laws. After expiration, data is securely deleted or anonymized.
7. Data Sharing and Transfers
We do not sell or rent your personal data. Data may be transferred to service providers within the EU or EEA. If data is transferred outside the EU, appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) are applied in accordance with GDPR.
8. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration, including SSL encryption and secure server infrastructure.
9. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the following rights under the GDPR:
Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR)
Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)
Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR)
Right to withdraw consent at any time (Art. 7(3) GDPR)
To exercise your rights, please contact us at shreearts.de@gmail.com.
10. Right to Lodge a Complaint
You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, particularly in the EU Member State of your residence or place of work. In Germany, this includes the relevant Data Protection Authority (Datenschutzbehörde).
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy to reflect legal or operational changes. The latest version will always be available on this page.