Privacy Policy

At Nukta Art Magazine (“we,” “our,” or “us”), accessible via https://nuktaartmag.com, we are deeply committed to safeguarding the privacy and personal data of our visitors, readers, and customers (“you” or “your”). This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, disclosure, and protection of your information in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other relevant legislation. We are dedicated to ensuring transparency and accountability in all our data processing activities.

1. Scope and Data Controller

This Privacy Policy applies to all personal data collected through the website nuktaartmag.com and associated services provided by Nukta Art Magazine. We act as the “data controller” in accordance with GDPR and the “business” as defined under CCPA, responsible for determining the purposes and means of processing your personal information.

2. Categories of Data We Process

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

a) Usage Data
Includes information on how you interact with our website, such as IP address, browser type and version, time zone setting, geographic location, browsing patterns, referral URLs, session duration, and page views.

b) Account Data
Includes data you provide when creating an account or subscribing to services, such as your name, email address, postal address, phone number, and login credentials.

c) Profile Data
Includes data related to your preferences, browsing behavior, purchase history, reading interests, and other content interaction metrics.

d) Communication Data
Includes communications through contact forms, support email exchanges, subscriptions, survey responses, and records of correspondence with us.

e) Technical Data
Includes device type, hardware model, operating system, mobile network, system configurations, language preferences, and diagnostic data.

f) Transaction Data
Includes order details, billing information, delivery addresses, payment methods (note: we do not store complete payment card information), and transaction confirmations.

g) Preference Data
Includes marketing preferences, notification settings, communication consents, and expressed interests in specific products, artists, or services.

3. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)

Our collection and use of personal information is justified under one or more of the following legal bases:

– Consent: Where you have explicitly consented to the processing of your data for specific purposes (e.g., newsletter sign-up).
– Contractual Necessity: Processing is necessary to fulfill our obligations under a contract with you (e.g., to deliver purchased content).
– Legitimate Interest: Processing is required for our legitimate business interests, provided these are not overridden by your data protection rights (e.g., security maintenance, website analytics).
– Legal Obligation: Where we are required to process data to comply with legal mandates or regulatory responsibilities.

4. Your Privacy Rights

As a data subject, you have specific rights under the GDPR and CCPA, which may include:

– Right of Access: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you.
– Right to Rectification: You may request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
– Right to Erasure (“Right to Be Forgotten”): You may request deletion of your data, subject to lawful retention exceptions.
– Right to Restriction: You may request that we restrict processing of your data in certain circumstances.
– Right to Data Portability: You may request a machine-readable copy of your personal information for transfer to another service provider.
– Right to Object: You may object to certain processing activities, including direct marketing.
– Right to Non-Discrimination (CCPA): You have the right not to receive discriminatory treatment for exercising any of your privacy rights.

To exercise any of these rights, contact [email protected].

5. Security Measures

We employ a combination of physical, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect your data, including but not limited to:

– SSL/TLS encryption for secure data transmission
– Role-based access controls and permission management
– Regular data backups and security testing
– Employee data protection training and confidentiality agreements
– Secure cloud hosting with industry-standard encryption

While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. International Data Transfers

Where personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or other jurisdictions with comparable data protection laws, we ensure such transfers are subject to appropriate safeguards, including:

– Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
– Verification of adequacy status for the receiving country
– Binding Corporate Rules or equivalent mechanisms used by service providers

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data for only as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. The retention periods vary depending on the type of data:

– Usage Data: Retained up to 12 months for analytics and troubleshooting purposes
– Account Data: Retained as long as your account is active, and up to 3 years thereafter for legal compliance
– Profile Data: Retained contemporaneously with your use of services
– Transaction Data: Retained for 7 years for accounting and tax purposes
– Communication Data: Retained for 24 months unless required longer by regulatory authorities
– Preference Data: Retained until consent is withdrawn or profile is closed

8. Cookie Policy

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies that help us enhance your user experience, deliver relevant content, and analyze website performance. The types of cookies include:

– Essential Cookies: Necessary for core site functions such as security, navigation, and form submissions
– Functional Cookies: Help remember your preferences and enhance site usability
– Performance Cookies: Collect anonymized data on website usage and performance metrics
– Analytics Cookies: Enable us to track traffic patterns and improve site functionality using tools like Google Analytics

For a full list of cookies used, please refer to our separate Cookie Notice available on nuktaartmag.com.

9. Cookie Preferences and Compliance

We provide users with a cookie management tool on nuktaartmag.com that complies with GDPR and CCPA requirements. Upon your first visit, you will be prompted to accept, reject, or customize cookie settings. You may also modify your preferences at any time through your browser settings or via our Cookie Management Center available on the website.

Under the CCPA, California users can also opt-out of the “sale” of personal information, where applicable, by using the “Do Not Sell My Personal Information” link when available.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect their personal information. If we become aware that we have inadvertently received personal data of a user under 13 without verified parental consent, we will take steps to delete such information promptly. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us at [email protected].

11. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to amend or update this Privacy Policy at our discretion. Any material changes will be communicated to you through prominent notices on nuktaartmag.com or via direct communications, depending on your account settings. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

12. Contacting Us

If you have any questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, your personal information, or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]
Website: https://nuktaartmag.com

We are committed to maintaining full compliance with all applicable data protection laws and welcome your feedback to improve our practices.