Privacy Policy

June 28, 2024
Richetti’s Art Studio (Rita Richetti) values its users’ privacy. This Privacy Policy (“Policy”)
will help you understand how we collect and use personal information from those who visit
our website or make use of our online facilities and services, and what we will and will not do
with the information we collect. Our Policy has been designed and created to ensure those
affiliated with Richetti’s Art Studio of our commitment and realization of our obligation not
only to meet, but to exceed, most existing privacy standards.
We reserve the right to make changes to this Policy at any given time. If you want to make
sure that you are up to date with the latest changes, we advise you to frequently visit this page.
If at any point in time Richetti’s Art Studio decides to make use of any personally identifiable
information on file, in a manner vastly different from that which was stated when this
information was initially collected, the user or users shall be promptly notified by email. Users
at that time shall have the option as to whether to permit the use of their information in this
separate manner.
This Policy applies to Richetti’s Art Studio, and it governs any and all data collection and
usage by us. Through the use of https://ritarichetti.com/, you are therefore consenting to the
data collection procedures expressed in this Policy.
Please note that this Policy does not govern the collection and use of information by
companies that Richetti’s Art Studio does not control, nor by individuals not employed or
managed by us. If you visit a website that we mention or link to, be sure to review its privacy
policy before providing the site with information. It is highly recommended and suggested that
you review the privacy policies and statements of any website you choose to use or frequent to
better understand the way in which websites garner, make use of and share the information
collected.
Specifically, this Policy will inform you of the following

  1. What personally identifiable information is collected from you through our website;
  2. Why we collect personally identifiable information and the legal basis for such collection;
  3. How we use the collected information and with whom it may be shared;
  4. What choices are available to you regarding the use of your data; and
  5. The security procedures in place to protect the misuse of your information.
    Information We Collect
    It is always up to you whether to disclose personally identifiable information to us, although if
    you elect not to do so, we reserve the right not to register you as a user or provide you with
    any products or services. This website collects various types of information, such as:
    · Voluntarily provided information which may include your name, address, email
    address, billing and/or credit card information etc. which may be used when you
    purchase products and/or services and to deliver the services you have requested.
    · Information automatically collected when visiting our website, which may include
    cookies, third party tracking technologies and server logs.
    In addition, Richetti’s Art Studio may have the occasion to collect non-personal anonymous
    demographic information, such as age, gender, household income, political affiliation, race
    and religion, as well as the type of browser you are using, IP address, or type of operating
    system, which will assist us in providing and maintaining superior quality service.
    Richetti’s Art Studio may also deem it necessary, from time to time, to follow websites that our
    users may frequent to gleam what types of services and products may be the most popular to
    customers or the general public.
    Please rest assured that this site will only collect personal information that you knowingly and
    willingly provide to us by way of surveys, completed membership forms, and emails. It is the
    intent of this site to use personal information only for the purpose for which it was requested,
    and any additional uses specifically provided for on this Policy.
    Why We Collect Information and For How Long
    We are collecting your data for several reasons:
    · To better understand your needs and provide you with the services you have requested;
    · To fulfill our legitimate interest in improving our services and products;
    · To send you promotional emails containing information we think you may like when
    we have your consent to do so;
    · To contact you to fill out surveys or participate in other types of market research, when
    we have your consent to do so;
    · To customize our website according to your online behavior and personal preferences.
    The data we collect from you will be stored for no longer than necessary. The length of time
    we retain said information will be determined based upon the following criteria: the length of
    time your personal information remains relevant; the length of time it is reasonable to keep
    records to demonstrate that we have fulfilled our duties and obligations; any limitation periods
    within which claims might be made; any retention periods prescribed by law or recommended
    by regulators, professional bodies or associations; the type of contract we have with you, the
    existence of your consent, and our legitimate interest in keeping such information as stated in
    this Policy.
    Use of Information Collected
    Richetti’s Art Studio does not now, nor will it in the future, sell, rent or lease any of its
    customer lists and/or names to any third parties.
    Richetti’s Art Studio may collect and may make use of personal information to assist in the
    operation of our website and to ensure delivery of the services you need and request. At times,
    we may find it necessary to use personally identifiable information as a means to keep you
    informed of other possible products and/or services that may be available to you from https://
    ritarichetti.com/
    Richetti’s Art Studio may also be in contact with you with regards to completing surveys and/
    or research questionnaires related to your opinion of current or potential future services that
    may be offered.
    Richetti’s Art Studio uses various third-party social media features including but not limited to
    https://www.facebook.com/ritarichetti.artist, https://www.instagram.com/Ritarichetti.artist/
    and other interactive programs. These may collect your IP address and require cookies to work
    properly. These services are governed by the privacy policies of the providers and are not
    within Richetti’s Art Studio’s control.
    Disclosure of Information
    Richetti’s Art Studio may not use or disclose the information provided by you except under the
    following circumstances:
    · as necessary to provide services or products you have ordered;
    · in other ways described in this Policy or to which you have otherwise consented;
    · in the aggregate with other information in such a way so that your identity cannot
    reasonably be determined;
    · as required by law, or in response to a subpoena or search warrant;
    · to outside auditors who have agreed to keep the information confidential;
    · as necessary to enforce the Terms of Service;
    · as necessary to maintain, safeguard and preserve all the rights and property of
    Richetti’s Art Studio.
    Non-Marketing Purposes
    Richetti’s Art Studio greatly respects your privacy. We do maintain and reserve the right to
    contact you if needed for non-marketing purposes (such as bug alerts, security breaches,
    account issues, and/or changes in Richetti’s Art Studio products and services). In certain
    circumstances, we may use our website, newspapers, or other public means to post a notice.
    Children under the age of 13
    Richetti’s Art Studio’s website is not directed to, and does not knowingly collect personal
    identifiable information from, children under the age of thirteen (13). If it is determined that
    such information has been inadvertently collected on anyone under the age of thirteen (13), we
    shall immediately take the necessary steps to ensure that such information is deleted from our
    system’s database, or in the alternative, that verifiable parental consent is obtained for the use
    and storage of such information. Anyone under the age of thirteen (13) must seek and obtain
    parent or guardian permission to use this website.
    Unsubscribe or Opt-Out
    All users and visitors to our website have the option to discontinue receiving communications
    from us by way of email or newsletters. To discontinue or unsubscribe from our website please
    send an email that you wish to unsubscribe to info@ritarichetti.com. If you wish to
    unsubscribe or opt-out from any third-party websites, you must go to that specific website to
    unsubscribe or opt-out. Richetti’s Art Studio will continue to adhere to this Policy with respect
    to any personal information previously collected.
    Links to Other Websites
    Our website does contain links to affiliate and other websites. Richetti’s Art Studio does not
    claim nor accept responsibility for any privacy policies, practices and/or procedures of other
    such websites. Therefore, we encourage all users and visitors to be aware when they leave our
    website and to read the privacy statements of every website that collects personally
    identifiable information. This Privacy Policy Agreement applies only and solely to the
    information collected by our website.
    Notice to European Union Users
    Richetti’s Art Studio’s operations are located primarily in the United States. If you provide
    information to us, the information will be transferred out of the European Union (EU) and sent
    to the United States. (The adequacy decision on the EU-US Privacy became operational on
    August 1, 2016. This framework protects the fundamental rights of anyone in the EU whose
    personal data is transferred to the United States for commercial purposes. It allows the free
    transfer of data to companies that are certified in the US under the Privacy Shield.) By
    providing personal information to us, you are consenting to its storage and use as described in
    this Policy.
    Security
    Richetti’s Art Studio takes precautions to protect your information. When you submit sensitive
    information via the website, your information is protected both online and offline. Wherever
    we collect sensitive information (e.g. credit card information), that information is encrypted
    and transmitted to us in a secure way. You can verify this by looking for a lock icon in the
    address bar and looking for “https” at the beginning of the address of the webpage.
    While we use encryption to protect sensitive information transmitted online, we also protect
    your information offline. Only employees who need the information to perform a specific job
    (for example, billing or customer service) are granted access to personally identifiable
    information. The computers and servers in which we store personally identifiable information
    are kept in a secure environment. This is all done to prevent any loss, misuse, unauthorized
    access, disclosure or modification of the user’s personal information under our control.
    The company also uses Secure Socket Layer (SSL) for authentication and private
    communications to build users’ trust and confidence in the internet and website use by
    providing simple and secure access and communication of credit card and personal
    information.
    Acceptance of Terms
    By using this website, you are hereby accepting the terms and conditions stipulated within the
    Privacy Policy Agreement. If you are not in agreement with our terms and conditions, then
    you should refrain from further use of our sites. In addition, your continued use of our website
    following the posting of any updates or changes to our terms and conditions shall mean that
    you agree and acceptance of such changes.
    How to Contact Us
    If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Privacy Policy Agreement related to our
    website, please feel free to contact us at the following email, telephone number or mailing
    address.
    Email: https://ritarichetti.com/
    Telephone Number: 908-892-0470
    Mailing Address:
    Richetti’s Art Studio
    833 N 27th St
    Allentown, Pennsylvania
    18104
    GDPR Disclosure:
    If you answered “yes” to the question Does your website comply with the General Data Protection Regulation
    (“GDPR”)? then the Privacy Policy above includes language that is meant to account for such compliance.
    Nevertheless, in order to be fully compliant with GDPR regulations your company must fulfill other requirements
    such as: (i) doing an assessment of data processing activities to improve security; (ii) have a data processing
    agreement with any third party vendors; (iii) appoint a data protection officer for the company to monitor GDPR
    compliance; (iv) designate a representative based in the EU under certain circumstances; and (v) have a protocol
    in place to handle a potential data breach. For more details on how to make sure your company is fully compliant
    with GDPR, please visit the official website at https://gdpr.eu. FormSwift and its subsidiaries are in no way
    responsible for determining whether or not your company is in fact compliant with GDPR and takes no
    responsibility for the use you make of this Privacy Policy or for any potential liability your company may face in
    relation to any GDPR compliance issues.
    COPPA Compliance Disclosure:
    This Privacy Policy presumes that your website is not directed at children under the age of 13 and does not
    knowingly collect personal identifiable information from them or allow others to do the same through your site.
    If this is not true for your website or online service and you do collect such information (or allow others to do so),
    please be aware that you must be compliant with all COPPA regulations and guidelines in order to avoid
    violations which could lead to law enforcement actions, including civil penalties.
    In order to be fully compliant with COPPA your website or online service must fulfill other requirements such as:
    (i) posting a privacy policy which describes not only your practices, but also the practices of any others collecting
    personal information on your site or service — for example, plug-ins or ad networks; (ii) include a prominent link
    to your privacy policy anywhere you collect personal information from children; (iii) include a description of
    parental rights (e.g. that you won’t require a child to disclose more information than is reasonably necessary, that
    they can review their child’s personal information, direct you to delete it, and refuse to allow any further
    collection or use of the child’s information, and the procedures to exercise their rights); (iv) give parents “direct
    notice” of your information practices before collecting information from their children; and (v) obtain the parents’
    “verifiable consent” before collecting, using or disclosing personal information from a child. For more
    information on the definition of these terms and how to make sure your website or online service is fully
    compliant with COPPA please visit https://www.ftc.gov/tips-advice/business-center/guidance/childrens-onlineprivacy-protection-rule-six-step-compliance. FormSwift and its subsidiaries are in no way responsible for
    determining whether or not your company is in fact compliant with COPPA and takes no responsibility for the
    use you make of this Privacy Policy or for any potential liability your company may face in relation to any
    COPPA compliance issues.