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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2026-06-20

Ievaleart.com is operated by Ieva Lebednikienė, an artist based in Lithuania, trading under the name Ievale Art Gallery and working under individual activity certificate No. 1517769.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal data when you visit our website, contact us, or purchase original artwork through Ievaleart.com.

We respect your privacy and process your personal data only where necessary for the operation of the website, communication with customers, order fulfilment, payment processing, shipping, accounting and legal obligations.

We do not create customer accounts and we do not send newsletters.

1. Who we are

The data controller of your personal data is:

Ieva Lebednikienė
Trading as: Ievale Art Gallery
Individual activity certificate No.: 1517769
Country: Lithuania
Email: ievale.art@gmail.com
Website: ievaleart.com

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal data is processed, you may contact us at the email address above.

2. Personal data we collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data.

2.1. Data you provide when placing an order

When you purchase artwork through the website, we may collect:

  • your name and surname;

  • email address;

  • phone number, if required for delivery;

  • billing address;

  • shipping address;

  • order details;

  • payment confirmation and transaction information;

  • communication related to your order.

We collect this information in order to process your order, receive payment, prepare the artwork for delivery, arrange shipping and provide customer support.

2.2. Data you provide when contacting us

When you contact us through the website, by email or through another communication channel, we may collect:

  • your name;

  • email address;

  • message content;

  • any information you choose to provide in your message.

We use this information to respond to your enquiry and communicate with you.

2.3. Technical and website usage data

When you visit Ievaleart.com, certain technical information may be collected automatically, such as:

  • IP address;

  • browser type and version;

  • device type;

  • operating system;

  • time zone;

  • pages visited;

  • date and time of visit;

  • referral source;

  • cookie information.

This information is used to maintain website security, ensure the proper functioning of the website, understand how visitors use the website and improve the user experience.

3. Why we process your personal data

We process your personal data only when we have a clear purpose and a lawful basis to do so.

We may process your personal data for the following purposes:

To process and fulfil your order
We use your name, email address, phone number, billing address, shipping address and order details to process your purchase, prepare the artwork for delivery and provide customer support.
The legal basis for this processing is the performance of a contract.

To process payments
We use payment status, transaction details and order amount to confirm and manage payments. Payments are processed through Stripe.
The legal basis for this processing is the performance of a contract.

To arrange shipping and delivery
We use your name, shipping address, phone number, email address and order details to deliver the purchased artwork to you.
The legal basis for this processing is the performance of a contract.

To respond to enquiries
If you contact us by email, contact form or another communication channel, we use your name, email address and message content to respond to your request.
The legal basis for this processing is our legitimate interest in communicating with website visitors and potential customers.

To keep accounting and tax records
We may process order, invoice and payment information to comply with applicable accounting, tax and legal obligations.
The legal basis for this processing is compliance with a legal obligation.

To maintain website security and functionality
We may process technical data, such as IP address, browser type, device information and website usage data, to keep the website secure, prevent abuse and ensure that the website works properly.
The legal basis for this processing is our legitimate interest in operating a secure and functional website.

To use cookies and similar technologies
Necessary cookies may be used to make the website work correctly. If analytics or marketing cookies are used, they are used only where applicable and, where required, with your consent.
The legal basis for non-essential cookies is your consent.

We do not use your personal data for newsletters or customer account creation, because we do not provide these functions on Ievaleart.com.

4. Payments

Payments on this website are processed through Stripe.

We do not store your full credit or debit card details on our own systems. Payment information is entered and processed through Stripe. Stripe may process personal data necessary to complete the payment, prevent fraud, handle disputes and comply with legal obligations.

Stripe processes personal data in accordance with its own privacy policy.

5. Hosting and website service provider

Our website is hosted and supported by Hostinger.

Hostinger may process certain technical and customer-related data where necessary to provide website hosting, website builder, security, e-commerce and related technical services.

6. Shipping and delivery

If you purchase artwork, we may share only the information necessary for delivery with shipping or courier service providers.

This may include your name, shipping address, phone number, email address and order-related delivery information.

7. Cookies

Ievaleart.com may use cookies and similar technologies to ensure that the website functions properly and to improve the browsing experience.

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. Some cookies are necessary for the website to work correctly.

Other cookies, such as analytics or marketing cookies, are used only where applicable and only with your consent.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. If non-essential cookies are used on the website, you may accept, reject or manage them through the cookie banner or cookie settings tool.

8. No customer accounts or newsletters

We do not require visitors or customers to create an account on Ievaleart.com.

We also do not send newsletters or marketing emails.

If this changes in the future, this Privacy Policy will be updated and, where required, your consent will be requested before sending marketing communications.

9. Who we share your data with

We may share your personal data only where necessary with:

  • payment processors, such as Stripe;

  • website hosting and technical service providers, such as Hostinger;

  • shipping or courier service providers;

  • accounting or tax service providers, if applicable;

  • public authorities, where required by law.

We do not sell your personal data.

10. International data transfers

Some service providers may process personal data outside the European Economic Area.

Where this happens, appropriate safeguards are used in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

11. How long we keep your data

We keep your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.

Order, payment and accounting-related information is kept for the period required by applicable tax and accounting laws.

Enquiry and communication data is kept only for as long as necessary to respond to your request and maintain relevant communication.

Technical website data is kept only for as long as necessary for security, analytics and website maintenance purposes.

12. Your rights

If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, you have the following rights under applicable data protection laws:

  • the right to be informed about how your personal data is processed;

  • the right to access your personal data;

  • the right to request correction of inaccurate personal data;

  • the right to request deletion of your personal data;

  • the right to restrict processing;

  • the right to data portability;

  • the right to object to processing;

  • the right to withdraw consent, where processing is based on consent;

  • the right not to be subject to automated decision-making, where applicable.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:

ievale.art@gmail.com

We may need to verify your identity before responding to your request.

13. Right to lodge a complaint

If you believe that your personal data has been processed unlawfully, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority in Lithuania.

14. Data security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration or disclosure.

However, no method of data transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

15. Links to other websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, such as payment providers, social media platforms, Etsy or other external pages.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. We recommend reading their privacy policies before providing any personal data.

16. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our website, services, legal requirements or data processing practices.

The latest version will always be available on this page.