A legal disclaimer

Privacy Policy

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Effective Date: September 27th, 2025

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At Meraki Visual Arts – Tanya’s Atelier (“we,” “our,” or “us”), we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data with integrity. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in accordance with applicable privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

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1. Information We Collect

We may collect:

• Personal Identifiers: Name, email, phone number, address, billing details.

• Wellness & Art Therapy Participation Data: Any optional information you share during sessions (only with your explicit consent).

• Technical Data: IP address, device type, browser, cookies, and usage patterns.

• Communications Data: Your preferences for newsletters, events, or promotions.

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2. How We Use Your Information

Your information may be used to:

• Provide and personalize services (art therapy, exhibitions, workshops).

• Communicate updates, newsletters, or offers (with consent).

• Improve website performance and user experience.

• Comply with legal, audit, and data privacy obligations.

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3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data based on:

• Consent (e.g., subscribing to newsletters).

• Contract (e.g., registering for a workshop).

• Legal obligations (e.g., tax/audit requirements).

• Legitimate interests (e.g., improving our services, preventing fraud).

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4. Your Rights Under GDPR & CCPA

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data.

• Correct or update your data.

• Request deletion of your personal information (“Right to be Forgotten”).

• Restrict processing or object to certain uses.

• Data portability (receive a copy in a structured format).

• Opt out of sale or sharing of personal data (we do not sell your information, but this is your right under CCPA).

 To exercise your rights, please contact us at [Insert Email Address]. We will respond within 30 days (GDPR) or 45 days (CCPA).

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5. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Improve website functionality.

• Analyze traffic and usage.

• Personalize user experience.

You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but some features may not function properly.

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6. Data Security

We follow strict data privacy and compliance standards, including:

• Encryption of sensitive data.

• Limited access to personal data.

• Regular privacy reviews and audits.

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7. Data Retention

We may retain personal data only as long as necessary for business, therapeutic, or legal purposes, and securely delete it when no longer required.

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8. International Data Transfers

If you access our services outside the United States, your data may be transferred to and stored in the U.S. We ensure safeguards are in place (such as Standard Contractual Clauses under GDPR) for international data transfers.

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9. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed at children under 13 (US) or 16 (EU) without parental/guardian consent.

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10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on our website with a revised “Effective Date.”

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11. Contact Us

If you have questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, contact us at:

Meraki Visual Arts – Tanya’s Atelier

Email: merakivarts@gmail.com
Phone: +1 732 266 1963

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