At GalleryChristian, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

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1. Who We Are

GalleryChristian

Stalsesteenweg 38

3581 Beringen/Beverlo

Belgium

VAT: BE 0785.723.556

Email: info@gallerychristian.com

Website: www.gallerychristian.com

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2. What Data We Collect

We may collect the following personal data when you interact with our website or services:

– Name

– Email address

– Phone number

– Shipping and billing address

– Order and payment details

– Account login details (if you register an account)

– Communication and newsletter preferences

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3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data for the following purposes:

– To process and ship your orders

– To manage your customer account

– To send order confirmations and updates

– To send marketing emails and newsletters (only with your consent)

– To comply with tax and accounting obligations

– To respond to your inquiries

– To improve our website and customer service

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4. Use of External Tools and Data Processors

To run our webshop and services, we work with trusted third-party service providers who process your data on our behalf:

– Shopify – our e-commerce platform and primary data processor

– Mailchimp – for managing and sending newsletters and marketing emails

– Sendcloud / SendMyParcel – for processing and printing shipping labels and managing parcel deliveries

These service providers only receive the data necessary to perform their services (e.g. name, address, email) and are contractually obliged to handle your data securely and in accordance with GDPR.

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5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on:

– Your consent (for newsletters and marketing)

– The performance of a contract (for order fulfillment and delivery)

– Legal obligations (for accounting, tax, and consumer protection laws)

– Our legitimate interests (such as customer support and business analytics)

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6. Data Retention

Your data is securely stored within Shopify and will be retained for as long as necessary to fulfill our services, comply with legal requirements, or until you request its deletion.

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7. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

– Access your personal data

– Correct or update inaccurate data

– Request deletion of your data

– Withdraw your consent (e.g. unsubscribe from emails)

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@gallerychristian.com.

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8. Cookies and Analytics

We may use Shopify’s built-in analytics to understand website performance and improve user experience. We do not actively use third-party tracking cookies unless explicitly stated in a separate Cookie Policy.

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9. Data Security

Your personal data is protected using secure systems and procedures. We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to prevent unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

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10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites.

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11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be published on this page. Please check back periodically for updates.

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Effective Date: April 2025