{"id":3,"date":"2025-09-29T10:45:49","date_gmt":"2025-09-29T10:45:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ellepolomska.com\/?page_id=3"},"modified":"2026-01-11T21:29:01","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T21:29:01","slug":"privacy-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ellepolomska.com\/en\/privacy-policy","title":{"rendered":"Privacy &amp; Cookie Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Last updated: 07.12.2025<\/em><br><strong>Applies to:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ellepolomska.com\/en\/?trp-edit-translation=preview\">https:\/\/ellepolomska.com<\/a><br><strong>Data Controller: Lucia Polomsk\u00e1 \u2013 independent artist<\/strong> <strong>Slovakia<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Introduction<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This Privacy &amp; Cookie Policy explains how <strong>ellepolomska.com<\/strong> (\u201cwe\u201d, \u201cus\u201d, \u201cour\u201d) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit our website, subscribe to our newsletter, or contact us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are committed to handling your personal information responsibly and in compliance with the <strong>General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016\/679 (GDPR).<\/strong> and the applicable laws of the Slovak Republic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By using this site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Data Controller<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Lucia Polomsk\u00e1 \u2013 <strong>independent artist<\/strong><\/strong><br>Slovakia<br>Email: <strong><a>luciapolomska.design@gmail.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the contact address for all privacy-related questions, access or deletion requests, and exercising your GDPR rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. What Personal Data We Collect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3.1. Data You Provide Voluntarily<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Name (only when provided through newsletter signup)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any information you voluntarily send via mailto: links<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3.2. Automatically Collected Data<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through cookies and analytics tools, we may collect:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>IP address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Browser type and version<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Device information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pages visited and time spent on the site<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Referring websites<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>General location (city\/country)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3.3. Future E-Commerce Data<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If we launch an online shop in the future (WooCommerce):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Billing and shipping details<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Order history<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Payment confirmation data (from Stripe\/PayPal\u2014not full card numbers)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Legal Bases for Processing (Required by GDPR Article 6)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We process your personal data on the following lawful bases:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4.1. Consent<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Newsletter subscriptions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marketing communications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use of non-essential cookies (analytics, marketing, Meta Pixel)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4.2. Contractual Necessity (future shop)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Process orders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deliver purchased products<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manage customer accounts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4.3. Legitimate Interests<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Maintain website security<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prevent spam and misuse<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Analyse website performance (via anonymised analytics when possible)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. How We Use Your Personal Data<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We use your information to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Send newsletters, art news, offers, event announcements, and updates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Respond to emails and enquiries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improve website performance and user experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Analyse traffic and interactions using analytics tools<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide future e-commerce services (order processing, delivery)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">We do <strong>not<\/strong> sell personal data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Newsletter and Email Marketing (MailerLite)<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Name <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Purpose:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Send updates about artworks, new collections, exhibitions, offers, and other news<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your data is stored and processed by <strong>MailerLite<\/strong>, a GDPR-compliant EU-based provider (Lithuania).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can unsubscribe at any time via:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The \u201cunsubscribe\u201d link in any email<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emailing us directly at: <strong><a href=\"mailto:luciapolomska.design@gmail.com\">luciapolomska.design@gmail.com<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Cookies &amp; Tracking Technologies<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7.1. Essential Cookies (always active)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They ensure the basic functionality of the website and cannot be disabled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7.2. Analytics &amp; Performance Cookies<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tools may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Google Analytics<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Plausible Analytics<\/strong> (privacy-focused and cookie-optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They serve to understand how visitors use the website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">They are activated <strong>only with consent<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7.3. Marketing Cookies<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tools may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Meta Pixel<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They help display relevant ads and measure their performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">They are activated <strong>only with consent<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7.4. Cookie Control<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When the cookie banner is enabled (Blocksy), you will be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Accept all cookies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reject non-essential cookies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manage cookie preferences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Withdraw consent at any time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8. Third-Party Processors<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We work with trusted external providers who process data on our behalf:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>MailerLite<\/strong> \u2013 Email marketing and newsletter management<br><strong>Google Analytics<\/strong> \u2013 Website analytics<br><strong>Meta Platforms (Facebook\/Instagram)<\/strong> \u2013 Marketing performance and analytics<br><strong>Plausible Analytics<\/strong> \u2013 Privacy-focused traffic analytics (optional)<br><strong>Future<\/strong> - WooCommerce \u2013 Store functionality<br><strong>Stripe \/ PayPal<\/strong> \u2013 Payment processing (once shop is launched)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each provider processes data according to their own privacy policies and GDPR obligations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>9. <strong>9. International Data Transfers<\/strong><\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some services (Google, Meta, Stripe, PayPal) may transfer data outside the EU.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>EU Commission adequacy decisions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provider-specific safeguards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>10. How Long We Keep Your Data<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Newsletter data: until you unsubscribe<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email enquiries: up to 12 months<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Analytics data: according to each tool\u2019s retention settings (e.g., Google Analytics 2\u201326 months)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Future e-commerce records: up to 10 years (required by Slovak accounting law)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>11. <\/strong><strong>11. Your GDPR Rights<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You have the right to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Access your data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Request correction of inaccurate data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Request deletion (\u201cright to be forgotten\u201d)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restrict processing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data portability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Object to processing (including marketing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Withdraw consent at any time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Slovak Supervisory Authority:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00darad na ochranu osobn\u00fdch \u00fadajov SR<br>Hrani\u010dn\u00e1 12<br>820 07 Bratislava<br><a>https:\/\/dataprotection.gov.sk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To exercise any rights, contact:<br>\ud83d\udce9 <strong><a>luciapolomska.design@gmail.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>12. Security Measures<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>GDPR-compliant processors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SSL encryption<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restricted access<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Secure email &amp; hosting environments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>13. Links to External Sites<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">The website may contain links to other sites.<br>We are not responsible for their content or their privacy policies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>14. Future Changes to This Policy<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We may update this Privacy &amp; Cookie Policy from time to time.\nAny changes will be posted on this page with the updated date.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Naposledy aktualizovan\u00e9: 07.12.2025Vz\u0165ahuje sa na:&nbsp;https:\/\/ellepolomska.comPrev\u00e1dzkovate\u013e \u00fadajov: Lucia Polomsk\u00e1 \u2013 slobodn\u00fd umelec (Slovensko) 1. \u00davod Tieto Z\u00e1sady ochrany osobn\u00fdch \u00fadajov a cookies vysvet\u013euj\u00fa, ako str\u00e1nka ellepolomska.com (\u201emy\u201c, \u201en\u00e1s\u201c, \u201ena\u0161a\u201c) zhroma\u017e\u010fuje, pou\u017e\u00edva a chr\u00e1ni osobn\u00e9 \u00fadaje pou\u017e\u00edvate\u013eov pri n\u00e1v\u0161teve webovej str\u00e1nky, prihl\u00e1sen\u00ed sa na odber noviniek alebo kontakte prostredn\u00edctvom e-mailu. Sprac\u00favanie osobn\u00fdch \u00fadajov vykon\u00e1vame v s\u00falade s [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"blocksy_meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ellepolomska.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ellepolomska.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ellepolomska.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ellepolomska.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ellepolomska.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/www.ellepolomska.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":654,"href":"https:\/\/www.ellepolomska.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3\/revisions\/654"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ellepolomska.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}