PaintedPixelsShop

This Privacy Policy describes how and when I collect, use, and share information when you purchase an item from me, contact me, or otherwise use my services through Etsy.com or its related sites and services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to the practices of third parties that I do not own or control, including Etsy or any third party services you access through Etsy. You can see Etsy's Privacy Policy here: https://www.etsy.com/legal/privacy/

1. Information I Collect
To fulfill your order, you must provide me with certain information (which you authorized Etsy to provide to me), such as your name, email address, postal address, payment information, and the details of the product that you’re ordering.

2. Why I Need Your Information and How I Use It
I rely on a number of legal bases to collect, use, and share your information, including:
** as needed to provide my services, such as when I use your information to fulfill your order, to settle disputes, or to provide customer support;
** when you have provided your affirmative consent, which you may revoke at any time, such as by signing up for my mailing list; if necessary to comply with a legal obligation or court order or in connection with a legal claim, such as retaining information about your purchases if required by tax law; and
** as necessary for the purpose of my legitimate interests, if those legitimate interests are not overridden by your rights or interests, such as:
1) providing and improving my services. I use your information to provide the services you requested and in my legitimate interest to improve my services;
and
2) Compliance with the Etsy Seller Policy and Terms of Use. I use your information as necessary to comply with my obligations under the Etsy Seller Policy and Terms of Use.

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
Information about my customers is important to my business. I share your personal information for very limited reasons and in limited circumstances, as follows:
** Etsy. I share information with Etsy as necessary to provide you my services and comply with my obligations under both the Etsy Seller Policy and Etsy Terms of Use.
** Service providers. If I engage certain trusted third parties to perform functions and provide services to my shop, such as delivery companies. I will share your personal information with these third parties, but only to the extent necessary to perform these services.
** Business transfers. If I sell or merge my business, I may disclose your information as part of that transaction, only to the extent permitted by law.
** Compliance with laws. I may collect, use, retain, and share your information if I have a good faith belief that it is reasonably necessary to: (a) respond to legal process or to government requests; (b) enforce my agreements, terms and policies; (c) prevent, investigate, and address fraud and other illegal activity, security, or technical issues; or (d) protect the rights, property, and safety of my customers, or others.

4. Data Retention
I retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to provide you with my services and as described in my Privacy Policy. However, I may also be required to retain this information to comply with my legal and regulatory obligations, to resolve disputes, and to enforce my agreements. I generally keep your data for the following time period: 4 years.

5. Transfers of Personal Information Outside the EU
I may store and process your information through third-party hosting services in the US and other jurisdictions. As a result, I may transfer your personal information to a jurisdiction with different data protection and government surveillance laws than your jurisdiction. If I am deemed to transfer information about you outside of the EU, I rely on Privacy Shield as the legal basis for the transfer, as Google Cloud is Privacy Shield certified.

6. Your Rights
If you reside in certain territories, including the EU, you have a number of rights in relation to your personal information. While some of these rights apply generally, certain rights apply only in certain limited cases. I describe these rights below:

** Access. You may have the right to access and receive a copy of the personal information I hold about you by contacting me using the contact information below.
** Change, restrict, delete. You may also have rights to change, restrict my use of, or delete your personal information. Absent exceptional circumstances (like where I am required to store data for legal reasons) I will generally delete your personal information upon request.
** Object. You can object to (i) my processing of some of your information based on my legitimate interests and (ii) receiving marketing messages from me after providing your express consent to receive them. In such cases, I will delete your personal information unless I have compelling and legitimate grounds to continue using that information or if it is needed for legal reasons.
** Complain. If you reside in the EU and wish to raise a concern about my use of your information (and without prejudice to any other rights you may have), you have the right to do so with your local data protection authority.

7. How to Contact Me
For any questions or concerns regarding your personal data or this privacy policy, please contact me through Etsy messages or directly at: paintepixelsinfo@gmail.com

In addition to my own privacy policy, if you pay for your order with Paypal, your data will be protected by PayPal's privacy policy.
If you pay using Etsy Payments, your personal data is protected by Etsy's Privacy Policy.
You can see Etsy's Privacy Policy here: https://www.etsy.com/legal/privacy/
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**General Product Safety Regulation** (**GPSR) Compliance**

I am proud to ensure that all my digital products comply with the European Union’s General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR), which sets high standards for product safety and transparency. Here is how my shop meets these requirements and ensures a seamless, worry-free experience for our customers:

**Transparency in Product Listings**
My product descriptions are crafted with precision to provide you with all the essential details about each digital download. I include file types (e.g., PNG), dimensions, resolutions, and compatibility information to ensure you know exactly what you’re purchasing. This transparency helps you make informed decisions and use my products confidently.

**Secure and Safe Downloads**
All my digital files are securely hosted on trusted platforms, such as Google Drive or Etsy’s own servers, to guarantee safe access. My files are scanned and free from viruses or malware, giving you peace of mind when downloading your purchase.

**No Physical Safety Risks**
As my products are purely digital, they pose no physical safety hazards or risks to consumers. This makes them inherently safe and perfectly aligned with the requirements of the GPSR.

**Clear Licensing and Use Guidelines**
I provide straightforward licensing terms for personal and commercial use, ensuring you understand how to use my products responsibly and legally.

**Manufacturer and EU Representative**
As the manufacturer of all the digital products in this shop, I am fully responsible for their quality and compliance with the GPSR. Additionally, as I reside in Sweden, an EU country, I act as my own representative, ensuring that all regulatory obligations are met directly and efficiently. This means you can trust that every product has been designed, created, and reviewed with the utmost care and adherence to safety standards.

**Environmentally Friendly and Digital-First**
As digital products, my offerings also align with environmentally conscious values. There are no materials, packaging, or shipping involved, further ensuring a responsible and sustainable approach to creativity.

I am committed to providing safe, secure, and high-quality digital products that comply fully with EU regulations. If you have any questions about my products or compliance measures, please don’t hesitate to reach out, through Etsy messages or directly at: paintepixelsinfo@gmail.com