Privacy policy
Last updated: June 17, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how vMaras.art collects, uses, stores, and protects personal information when you visit this website, submit a contact form, make an inquiry, or purchase artwork through the online shop.
vMaras.art is operated by Vinka Maras and is powered by Shopify, which provides the online store, checkout, payment, and related website services.
This policy is based on the Shopify-generated version you shared, but adjusted to remove features you are not currently using, such as customer accounts, wishlists, reviews, SMS marketing, newsletters, and paid advertising.
1. Who is responsible for your data
The data controller for this website is:
Vinka Maras
Website: vMaras.art
Email: vmaras.art@gmail.com
Location: Grad Zagreb, Croatia
For privacy-related questions or requests, please contact:
2. Personal information collected
Depending on how you use the website, I may collect or process the following personal information.
Contact form information
When you submit the contact form, I may collect:
Name
Email address
Phone number, if you choose to provide it
Message or comment you send
This information is used to respond to your inquiry.
Order and customer information
If you place an order, I may collect information needed to process and deliver your purchase, including:
Name
Email address
Billing address
Shipping address
Phone number, if provided
Order details
Payment status
Shipping and delivery information
Customer communication related to the order
Payment information
Payments are processed through Shopify and/or third-party payment providers.
I do not directly store or access your full payment card details. I may receive information such as payment confirmation, payment status, and transaction details needed to process your order.
Website and technical information
This website may automatically collect limited technical information, such as:
IP address
Browser type
Device information
Pages visited
Cookie preferences
Basic website usage information
This information helps the website function properly, supports website security, and may help improve the visitor experience.
3. How personal information is collected
Personal information may be collected:
Directly from you when you submit a form, send an inquiry, or place an order
Automatically when you visit and use the website
Through Shopify and other service providers that support the website, checkout, payment, shipping, security, and related services
4. Why your information is used
Your personal information may be used for the following purposes:
To respond to your inquiries
To answer questions about originals, prints, commissions, framing, shipping, or availability
To process and fulfill orders
To arrange shipping and delivery
To provide customer support
To manage returns, refunds, cancellations, or damaged parcel claims where applicable
To maintain website security
To prevent fraud, misuse, or unauthorized activity
To comply with legal, tax, accounting, and regulatory obligations
To improve the website and customer experience where permitted
I do not sell your personal information.
At this time, vMaras.art does not use customer accounts, wishlists, product reviews, SMS marketing, newsletters, or paid advertising. If this changes in the future, this Privacy Policy will be updated.
5. Legal basis for processing personal information
Personal information is processed only when there is a valid legal basis to do so.
For inquiries, your information is processed because it is necessary to respond to your request or take steps before a possible purchase or commission.
For orders, your information is processed because it is necessary to complete the purchase contract with you.
For legal, tax, and accounting records, your information is processed because I am required to comply with legal obligations.
For website security and basic business operations, limited information may be processed based on legitimate interest.
For non-essential cookies or analytics where consent is required, your information is processed based on your consent.
6. Contact form submissions
When you submit the contact form, the information you provide is used only to respond to your message and handle your inquiry.
Please do not send sensitive personal information through the contact form.
7. Shopify and third-party service providers
This website is hosted and operated through Shopify.
Shopify may process personal information in order to provide the online store, checkout, payment processing, order management, security, and related services.
Selected third-party service providers may also process personal information where necessary. These may include:
Payment providers
Shipping and delivery providers
Email or communication services
Website hosting and security providers
Professional advisers, where legally or operationally necessary
Only the information needed for each service is shared.
Because Shopify and some service providers may operate internationally, personal information may be processed or stored outside your country of residence.
8. Cookies
This website may use cookies and similar technologies.
Some cookies are necessary for the website to work properly, such as cart, checkout, security, language, and currency functionality.
Other cookies may be used for analytics or performance, depending on the website settings and apps enabled.
Where required, you can manage your cookie preferences through the cookie banner or your browser settings.
9. Third-party websites and links
This website may include links to third-party websites or platforms, such as Instagram or payment and checkout providers.
If you follow a link to another website or platform, their own privacy policy and terms will apply. vMaras.art is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party websites.
10. How long personal information is kept
Personal information is kept only for as long as necessary for the purpose for which it was collected.
Contact form messages are kept for as long as needed to respond to the inquiry and manage any related communication.
Order information may be kept for longer where required for tax, accounting, legal, or business record purposes.
When information is no longer needed, it will be deleted or anonymized where possible.
11. Your rights
Depending on applicable data protection law, especially if you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, you may have the right to:
Request access to your personal information
Request correction of inaccurate personal information
Request deletion of your personal information
Request restriction of processing
Object to certain processing
Request data portability
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority
The GDPR gives individuals rights over their personal data, including access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, and objection rights.
To exercise your rights, please contact:
12. Complaints
If you have concerns about how your personal information is processed, please contact me first at:
If you are located in Croatia or the European Economic Area, you may also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
In Croatia, the supervisory authority is the Croatian Personal Data Protection Agency, known as AZOP, which is responsible for monitoring GDPR application in the Republic of Croatia.
13. International transfers
Because this website uses Shopify and other online service providers, personal information may be processed or stored outside your country of residence.
Where this happens, appropriate safeguards are used where required by applicable data protection law.
14. Security
Reasonable technical and organizational measures are used to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.
However, no online system is completely secure, so absolute security cannot be guaranteed.
15. Children’s privacy
This website is not intended for children and does not knowingly collect personal information from children.
16. Changes to this Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in the website, Shopify settings, legal requirements, or business operations.
The updated version will be published on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
17. Contact
For privacy questions or requests, please contact:
Vinka Maras
vMaras.art
Email: vmaras.art@gmail.com
Location: Grad Zagreb, Croatia