Personal Information We Collect

We collect information that identifies or can reasonably be linked to you. We do not process anonymous or fully de-identified data. Depending on your interactions, we collect:

• Contact Details: Your name, billing address, shipping address, phone number, and email address.

• Financial Information: Payment card details, transaction records, and payment confirmations. All transaction details are processed securely through our independent payment gateways; we do not store raw credit card numbers on our servers.

• Transaction History: Items you view, add to your cart, purchase, or return.

• Communication Data: Information included in your customer support inquiries, emails, or newsletter sign-ups.

• Technical & Usage Data: Your IP address, device type, browser settings, and information regarding how you navigate our website.

How We Collect Your Information

• Directly From You: When you place an order, join our newsletter ("The Inner Circle"), fill out a contact form, or email us directly.

• Automatically: Via cookies and similar tracking technologies to assess site performance and optimize your browsing experience.

• From Third-Party Service Providers: Such as our independent payment processors, regional production workshops, and fulfillment partners.

How We Use Your Personal Information

We process your personal data under legitimate legal bases to fulfill our commitments to you, including:

• Fulfillment of Contract: Processing payments, managing orders, arranging shipping from our regional hubs, and facilitating returns or customer support.

• Marketing Communications: Sending updates about new art series, exhibitions, and studio events via email if you have explicitly opted into "The Inner Circle." You can unsubscribe at any time.

• Security & Fraud Prevention: Detecting, investigating, and stopping fraudulent, unsafe, or malicious transactions to ensure a secure checkout experience.

• Legal Compliance: Complying with applicable laws, responding to valid legal requests, and protecting our intellectual property rights.

How We Disclose Personal Information

We do not sell your personal data. We disclose information to trusted partners only to provide our Services:

• Service Providers: Third-party entities who perform vital operations on our behalf, including payment processing, secure website hosting, data analytics, and global shipping carriers.

• Regional Production Partners: To minimize our environmental impact, order details required for printing and packing are shared securely with our regional workshops in Mexico, the USA, Venezuela, and the EU.

• Legal Obligations: If required by law, subpoena, or to protect the safety, property, and rights of our studio and users.

International Data Transfers & GDPR Compliance

Because The Green Pickle operates globally, your data may be transferred, stored, and processed outside your home country.

For users residing in the UK and European Economic Area (EEA) under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• We process your data based on your explicit consent (e.g., newsletter sign-ups) or contractual necessity (e.g., fulfilling an order).

• For transfers outside the EEA, we rely on recognized lawful transfer mechanisms, such as the European Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses.

• You hold the right to Access, Delete, Correct, or Port your personal data, as well as the right to object to or restrict certain processing methods. To exercise these rights, contact us at the email address listed below.

Data Security & Retention

While no online transmission is completely secure, we implement standard technical measures to safeguard your information. We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to manage your account, fulfill your fine art orders, comply with legal requirements, or resolve operational disputes.

Children's Privacy

Our website is intended for a general audience and is not targeted at children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of majority in their jurisdiction.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect shifts in our studio practices or for legal and regulatory reasons. Any revisions will be published immediately on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

Contact Us

For questions regarding our privacy practices, data protection rights, or to submit a formal inquiry, please contact us directly at:

• Email: thegreenpickles@gmail.com

• Mailing Address: 2333 Brickell Avenue, Miami, FL, 33129, United States