Effective Date: February 7, 2025

Our Commitment to Your Privacy
The Art of Ruby Gore ("we," "us," "our") operates www.therubygore.com (the "site" or "website"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website. By using this site, you agree to the collection and use of your data in accordance with this policy.

How We Handle Your Personal Data
We will not use your personal data for purposes other than those stated without obtaining your explicit consent. We only use personal information to:

• Respond to inquiries and provide services
• Communicate about updates or changes to our services or policies
• Improve our website and services

Information We Collect
We may collect the following personal data when voluntarily provided through our website’s contact forms:

• Name
• Email Address
• Phone Number
• Location
• Social Media Handle

Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to provide our services or until you request its deletion. If your account is inactive for over two years, we may delete your personal data from our systems.

Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data based on your consent. By providing your personal information on our website, you agree to this Privacy Policy and grant us permission to use your data as described.

Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices. If we make significant changes, we will notify you via the email address you provided.

Data Sharing
We do not share your personal data with third parties. Your data is used solely by us to provide and improve our services.

Your Rights Under the GDPR
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Access – Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification – Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
• Right to Restrict Processing – Request that we limit the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances.
• Right to Withdraw Consent – If we are processing your data based on your consent, you can withdraw that consent at any time.
• Right to Data Portability – Receive your personal data in a commonly used and machine-readable format, and request its transfer to another data controller.
• Right to Lodge a Complaint – If you believe we are unlawfully processing your data, you may lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
• Right to Object – Object to the processing of your data in certain cases, including for direct marketing purposes.
• Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten) – Request that we delete your personal data.

How to Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us.

By using our site, you acknowledge and agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.