Privacy Policy
How we collect, use, and protect your personal information
Last updated: March 23, 2026
Introduction
At Aziz Diagne Art Studio, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you visit our website, purchase artwork, attend classes, or participate in our tours.
By accessing or using our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically as we may update it from time to time.
This policy applies to all information collected through our website, email communications, social media interactions, and any other means by which you provide information to us.
Information We Collect
Personal Information You Provide
We collect information you voluntarily provide to us, including:
- Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
- Payment information for purchases (processed securely through third-party providers)
- Information about your artistic preferences and interests
- Communications and correspondence with us
- Information provided when registering for classes or tours
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information, including:
- IP address, browser type, and device information
- Pages visited, time spent on site, and referring website
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
- Geographic location based on IP address
How We Use Your Information
To Process Transactions
We use your personal information to process artwork purchases, class registrations, tour bookings, and other transactions. This includes verifying payment information, arranging shipping, and providing customer service related to your orders.
To Communicate With You
We use your contact information to respond to your inquiries, send order confirmations, provide shipping updates, and share information about new artwork, classes, or events that may interest you (with your consent).
To Improve Our Services
We analyze website usage data to understand how visitors interact with our site, improve user experience, and develop new content and features that better serve our community.
To Comply with Legal Obligations
We may use your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or enforceable governmental requests, including tax reporting requirements and fraud prevention.
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We Do Not Sell Your Information
We never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. Your privacy is important to us, and we maintain strict confidentiality of all personal data.
Service Providers
We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business, including:
- • Payment processors for secure transaction handling
- • Shipping companies for artwork delivery
- • Email service providers for communication
- • Website hosting and analytics services
- • Professional advisors (accountants, lawyers)
These providers are contractually obligated to use your information only as necessary to provide services to us and to protect your information with appropriate security measures.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information when required to do so by law, such as to comply with a subpoena, court order, or other legal process, or when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, protect your safety or the safety of others, investigate fraud, or respond to government requests.
Business Transfers
If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email and/or prominent notice on our website of any such change in ownership or control of your personal information.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
Encryption
We use SSL/TLS encryption to protect data transmission between your browser and our servers. Sensitive information such as payment details is encrypted using industry-standard protocols.
Access Controls
Access to personal information is restricted to authorized personnel only, who are required to maintain confidentiality and follow strict data handling procedures.
Regular Security Audits
We regularly review our security practices and update our systems to address emerging threats and ensure the ongoing protection of your information.
Payment Security
Payment processing is handled by reputable third-party providers who comply with PCI DSS standards. We do not store credit card information on our servers.
Important Security Notice
While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we continuously work to improve our security measures.
Your Rights and Choices
Access and Correction
You have the right to access, update, or correct your personal information at any time. You can do this by logging into your account (if applicable) or by contacting us directly. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.
Marketing Communications
You can opt out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any marketing email we send you, or by contacting us directly. Please note that you may still receive transactional communications related to your orders or account.
Data Deletion
You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions (such as maintaining records for tax purposes or to fulfill ongoing contractual obligations). Contact us to make such a request.
Do Not Track
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that lets you tell websites that you do not want to have your online activities tracked. Currently, we do not respond to browser "Do Not Track" signals.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your jurisdiction, including in Senegal and other countries where our service providers operate. By using our services, you consent to such transfers and understand that the data protection laws in these countries may differ from those in your jurisdiction.
We take appropriate safeguards to ensure that your personal information remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy, regardless of where it is processed.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from children under 13, we will take steps to delete such information as soon as possible.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy and may provide additional notice through our website or via email.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. Your continued use of our services after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
You may also contact us through our website at: azizdiagne.art/contact