Last Updated: June 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how aysalstudios (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit, use, or interact with https://www.aysalstudios.com (“the Website”).
By accessing or using the Website, you agree to the terms described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Website.

1. Data Controller

The Data Controller responsible for your personal information is:

aysalstudios
Email: contact@aysalstudios.com
Website: https://www.aysalstudios.com

2. Information We Collect

2.1. Information You Provide to Us

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily submit, such as:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Shipping and billing details

  • Payment information (processed by secure third-party payment processors)

  • Contact form messages

  • Newsletter sign-ups or marketing preferences

2.2. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and device information

  • Operating system

  • Referring pages

  • Pages viewed, actions taken, and time spent

  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

This information helps us improve performance, functionality, and security.

2.3. Information from Third Parties

We may receive additional information from trusted third parties such as:

  • Payment processors

  • Shipping and delivery partners

  • Analytics and marketing tools

  • Website hosting platforms

These third parties process data according to their own privacy policies.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the EU/EEA, we process your personal information under one or more of the following legal bases:

  • Performance of a contract: To process orders and deliver products or services.

  • Consent: For newsletters, cookies, or marketing communications.

  • Legitimate interests: To improve our Website, prevent fraud, and secure our systems.

  • Compliance with legal obligations: For tax, accounting, and regulatory purposes.

4. How We Use Personal Information

We use collected information for purposes including:

  • Processing and fulfilling orders

  • Managing payments and checkout

  • Providing customer support

  • Operating, maintaining, and improving the Website

  • Sending order confirmations, updates, or service communications

  • Sending marketing communications when consent is provided

  • Detecting and preventing fraud or misuse

  • Administrative, documentation, and record-keeping obligations

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The Website uses cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Support essential Website operations

  • Improve user experience

  • Analyze Website traffic and performance

  • Enable e-commerce features (cart, checkout, preferences)

You can manage, limit, or disable cookies through your browser settings, although some functionality may be affected.

If analytics or advertising cookies are used (e.g., Google Analytics, Meta Pixel), these tools may process your IP address or browsing behavior.

6. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share information only with trusted third parties when necessary:

6.1. Service Providers

Including but not limited to:

  • Payment processors

  • Shipping and logistics partners

  • Website hosting providers

  • Email and newsletter services

  • Analytics services

  • Customer support tools

These providers may only use your information to perform services on our behalf.

6.2. Legal or Security Reasons

We may disclose information if required to:

  • Comply with legal or regulatory obligations

  • Respond to official requests

  • Protect against fraud, security threats, or illegal activity

6.3. Business Transfers

If our business is sold, merged, or reorganized, personal information may be transferred to the new operator under similar protections.

7. International Data Transfers

Some of our service providers may process or store information outside of Norway or the EU/EEA.

When transfers occur, we ensure appropriate safeguards, such as:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)

  • GDPR-compliant data protection agreements

  • Providers with recognized adequacy protections

8. Data Security

We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or misuse.

However, no system or transmission is entirely risk-free.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

  • Provide products or services

  • Fulfill orders

  • Maintain records for tax, accounting, or legal requirements

  • Resolve disputes

  • Enforce agreements

After these periods, information is securely deleted or anonymized.

10. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal information

  • Update or correct inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of certain data

  • Restrict or object to certain processing activities

  • Request a copy of information you have provided (data portability)

  • Withdraw consent at any time (for newsletters or marketing)

To exercise your rights, contact us at contact@aysalstudios.com.

If you believe your data has been handled improperly, you may file a complaint with your local data protection authority (for Norway: Datatilsynet).

11. Children’s Privacy

The Website is not directed to individuals under 13 years of age.
We do not knowingly collect information from children.
If we become aware of such data, we will delete it promptly.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.
Continued use of the Website indicates acceptance of the updated terms.

13. Contact Us

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:

Email: contact@aysalstudios.com
Website: https://www.aysalstudios.com