Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), as applicable in Norway through the EEA agreement.

1. What Data We Collect
   We may collect the following types of personal data:

• Contact form or booking form details: name, email, phone number, and any message you submit.
• Usage data via cookies and analytics: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time on site, etc.

2. Legal Basis for Processing
   Under the GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent (e.g., when you submit a form)
• Contractual necessity (e.g., to book an art class)
• Legitimate interests (e.g., to improve the website and services)
• Legal obligation, if applicable
  You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us.

3. How We Use Your Data
   We use your personal data to:

• Respond to contact inquiries
• Schedule and manage bookings for art classes
• Improve the functionality and performance of our website
• Display relevant advertisements through Google Ads
  We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for commercial purposes.

4. Use of Google Services
   We use the following third-party services:

• Google Analytics – to analyze website traffic
• Google Ads – to display targeted advertisements
  These services use cookies and may track your activity across websites. You can learn how Google uses data here: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
  To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, visit: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

5. Cookies
   Cookies are small text files stored on your device to help websites function effectively. We use cookies for:

• Site performance and analytics
• Ad personalization
  By using our site, you consent to the use of cookies. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.

6. Data Retention
   We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to:

• Fulfill the purpose it was collected for
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes or enforce agreements

7. Your Rights Under GDPR
   You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct or update inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Restrict or object to data processing
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Lodge a complaint with Datatilsynet (the Norwegian Data Protection Authority)
  To exercise your rights, please contact us (details below).

Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Changes will be published on this page, and the “Last updated” date will be revised accordingly.

Contact Information
For any privacy-related inquiries, please contact:
Aleksandra Strokina
Email: aleksandra.strokina.art@gmail.com
Phone: +47 489 28 715