Privacy Policy
Last Updated: October 2024
Our Commitment to Your Privacy
At artisanenia, we understand that your privacy is important. This policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share your personal information when you interact with our interior design services. We are committed to handling your data responsibly and transparently.
Information We Collect
Personal Information You Provide
When you contact us or use our services, we may collect:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address
- Project Details: Information about your design preferences, property details, budget considerations
- Communication Data: Messages sent through contact forms, emails, or phone conversations
- Payment Information: Billing details for service fees (processed through secure payment providers)
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we automatically collect:
- Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages
- Device Information: Device type, operating system, screen resolution
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: As described in our Cookie Policy
How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
Service Delivery
- Providing interior design consultation and services
- Communicating about your project and scheduling
- Processing payments and maintaining service records
- Delivering customized design recommendations
Communication
- Responding to your inquiries and requests
- Sending project updates and relevant information
- Providing customer support and follow-up
Business Operations
- Improving our services and website functionality
- Analyzing usage patterns to enhance user experience
- Conducting market research and business analytics
Marketing (with your consent)
- Sending newsletters about design trends and tips
- Informing you about new services or special offers
- Inviting feedback on our services
Legal Compliance
- Meeting tax and regulatory requirements
- Protecting against fraud and security threats
- Resolving disputes and enforcing agreements
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on:
- Consent: When you opt in to marketing communications or non-essential cookies
- Contract: When necessary to provide the design services you requested
- Legitimate Interest: For business operations, fraud prevention, and improving our services
- Legal Obligation: To comply with tax, accounting, and regulatory requirements
How We Protect Your Information
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information:
- Encryption: Sensitive data is encrypted during transmission using SSL/TLS
- Access Controls: Limited employee access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
- Secure Storage: Data stored on secure servers with regular backups
- Regular Audits: Periodic security assessments and updates
- Breach Notification: We will notify affected individuals and authorities within 72 hours of discovering a data breach
While we take reasonable precautions, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.
Sharing Your Information
We may share your information with:
Service Providers
Third-party vendors who assist with:
- Payment processing (credit card processors)
- Email communication services
- Website hosting and analytics
- Customer relationship management
Project Partners
When necessary for service delivery:
- Furniture suppliers and vendors
- Contractors and installation professionals
- Artisans and specialized service providers
Legal Requirements
When required by law or to:
- Comply with legal obligations
- Respond to government requests
- Protect our rights and safety
- Prevent fraud or illegal activity
We do not sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:
- Contact Form Submissions: 3 years from last contact
- Service Records: 5 years after project completion
- Financial Records: 7 years (as required by law)
- Marketing Data: Until consent is withdrawn
- Website Analytics: 26 months
After the retention period, we securely delete or anonymize your personal information.
Your Rights
Under data protection laws, you have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (right to be forgotten)
- Restriction: Limit how we use your data
- Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for marketing or optional data processing
- Complain: Lodge a complaint with the Personal Data Protection Commission Singapore
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]
International Data Transfers
Our primary operations are in Singapore. If we transfer your data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place through standard contractual clauses or adequacy decisions. Your information may be processed in countries with different data protection laws than Singapore.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our website or sending an email. The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates when the policy was last revised.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or wish to exercise your rights regarding your personal information, please contact us:
artisanenia
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +65 6294 8163
Address: 120 Robinson Road, Singapore 068913
We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.