HHWAIN.ART is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data with transparency and care. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard information you provide when using our website.

1. Data Controller

This website is owned and operated by HHWAIN.ART.
For any privacy-related inquiries, you may contact us at the About Us page.

2. Information We Collect

We only collect personal data when you voluntarily provide it or when it is technically necessary for the operation of the website. This may include:

• Name and email address (when you submit an inquiry or contact form)

• Technical data (such as IP address, browser type, device type)

• Usage data (such as pages visited, time spent on the site)

We do not collect sensitive personal data, nor do we profile users.

3. Purpose of Data Processing

Your data is collected for the following purposes:

• To respond to inquiries or messages you send us

• To improve site performance, usability, and content

• To maintain website security and protect against misuse

• To comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), data is processed based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR): When you voluntarily provide your data (e.g., via contact form)

• Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR): For website analytics, security, and maintenance

• Legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR): When required by applicable law

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
Your data may be shared only with trusted third-party service providers (e.g., web hosting, email service providers) strictly for operational needs and always under appropriate data processing agreements.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Unnecessary data is deleted regularly.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you

• Request correction or deletion of your data

• Restrict or object to processing

• Withdraw consent at any time

• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hhwain.art@gmail.com.

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Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser. They help websites function efficiently and collect certain user-related data.

How We Use Cookies

HHWAIN.ART uses only essential and limited performance-related cookies. These may include:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for site operation and basic security

• Performance Cookies: Anonymous analytics to help us understand website usage (e.g., via privacy-respecting tools like Plausible or Matomo, if implemented)

We do not use advertising or tracking cookies.

Cookie Consent

When visiting the site, you may be presented with a cookie consent notice, depending on your location. You can accept or decline non-essential cookies.

Managing Cookies

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling some cookies may impact the website’s functionality.

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Changes to This Policy

This policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements or site operations. Material changes will be communicated clearly via the website.

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Contact:
For privacy-related matters, please contact us at the About Us page.