Privacy Policy - HANAPPE House of Art

All human beings have three lives: public, private, and secret.―Gabriel García Márquez

Effective date: 4 April 2026

Welcome to hanappe.art, the official website of HANAPPE House of Art. We deeply value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable data protection laws.

1. Who We Are

This website is operated by HANAPPE House of Art.
For any privacy-related concerns or requests, you may contact:

house@hanappe.art
Stadiou 39, 10559 Athens, Greece

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following information:

Personal Details: Name, email address, billing and shipping addresses
Order Information: Payment method, order contents (via PayPal)
Marketing Preferences: If you subscribe to our newsletter or marketing emails

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

Process and deliver your orders
Send confirmations and updates about your purchases
Communicate with you about new products, offers, or events (with consent)
Analyze website performance (via Google Analytics)
Comply with legal and tax obligations

We will never sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

4. Lawful Basis for Processing

We rely on the following legal bases to process your data:

Contractual necessity – for fulfilling purchases
Consent – for newsletters and promotional emails
Legal obligation – for accounting and compliance
Legitimate interest – for improving our services and website experience

5. Sharing Your Information

We only share your data with:

Payment processors (e.g., PayPal) for secure transactions
Service providers like website hosting and analytics (e.g., Google Analytics)
Shipping companies to fulfill your orders

All third-party services are GDPR-compliant and only process data on our behalf for specified purposes.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information:

For as long as necessary to fulfill your order and comply with legal and accounting obligations (typically 6–10 years)
Until you withdraw your consent for marketing emails

7. Your Rights (EU/EEA Residents)

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

Access your data
Correct or update inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Object to or restrict processing
Withdraw consent at any time
File a complaint with a Data Protection Authority

8. Cookie Policy

What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us improve your experience and gather usage data.

We use cookies to:

Enable essential website functionality
Analyze traffic and usage via Google Analytics
Support payment functionality (e.g., via PayPal)

Managing cookies:
You can adjust your cookie preferences in your browser settings. You can also use a cookie banner on our site to give or withdraw consent for non-essential cookies.

9. Data Security

We use industry-standard encryption (SSL), secure hosting, and data access restrictions to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

10. Third-Party Links

Our site may include links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these websites.

11. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The current version will always be posted here with the effective date clearly indicated at the top.

12. Contact

For any questions about your data or this Privacy Policy, contact:

house@hanappe.art
Stadiou 39, 10559 Athens, Greece