Privacy policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 18, 2026

At A Tiny Art Store | By Hat Ho Dao, we value your trust. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit or shop with us. We process your data in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable international laws.

1. What Information We Collect

We only collect the essentials needed to run our store and fulfill your orders:

  • Contact Info: Your name, email, phone number, and shipping/billing addresses.
  • Order Details: What you bought, when, and any custom commission requests.
  • Payment Details: Handled securely by Shopify; we never see or store your full credit card info.
  • Device Info: Technical data like your IP address and "Cookies" to help our store function.

2. Why We Use Your Information

We use your data for the following legal reasons:

  • To Fulfill Your Order: To ship your art and process payments.
  • To Communicate: To send order updates or answer your questions.
  • For Marketing: Only if you explicitly opt-in to our newsletter.
  • Legal & Safety: To prevent fraud and comply with tax and accounting laws.

3. Sharing Your Data

We never sell your data. We only share it with trusted partners who help us operate:

  • Shopify: Our website and hosting platform.
  • Couriers: (e.g., An Post, DHL) so they can deliver your package.
  • Payment Providers: Secure gateways like Stripe or PayPal.

4. International Data Transfers

Because we use Shopify, your data may be stored on secure servers outside the European Economic Area (EEA), including in Canada and the USA. Shopify uses EU-approved legal safeguards (Standard Contractual Clauses) to ensure your data is protected to European standards.

5. Data Retention

We don't keep data longer than we have to:

  • Order Records: We are legally required to keep financial records for 6 years for tax purposes.
  • Mailing List: We keep your email until you choose to unsubscribe.

6. Your Rights

Depending on where you live (EU/EEA or certain US states), you have the right to:

  • Access or Correct the information we have about you.
  • Request Deletion of your data (where legal obligations allow).
  • Withdraw Consent for marketing at any time.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about your privacy, please email us at: contact.hathodao@gmail.com.