Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2025

Gallerie Publishers ("Company", "we", "us", or "our") is committed to respecting and protecting the privacy of our visitors, readers, and subscribers. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, disclosure, and safeguarding of your personal information when you visit our website www.gallerie.net or purchase our magazines, back issues, and subscriptions.

By accessing or using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies, please do not use our services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect several types of information from and about users of our website, including:

Personal Identification Details: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing/shipping address when you subscribe, order a magazine, fill out our contact form, or sign up for newsletters.
Order & Delivery Information: Shipping address, pin code/postal code, and purchase history required to dispatch physical issues of Gallerie Magazine.
Payment Information: When you make a purchase on our website, payment processing is handled directly through secure third-party payment gateways. Gallerie Publishers does not store your credit/debit card numbers, CVV, or banking passwords on our servers.
Technical & Usage Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited on our website to help us understand reader interests and improve site performance.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected from you for legitimate business purposes, including:

Processing, fulfilling, and dispatching your magazine orders and subscriptions.
Communicating with you regarding order confirmations, shipping updates, and editorial inquiries.
Responding to customer service requests, feedback, or general questions.
Sending periodic newsletters, exhibition updates, or announcements regarding new issues (you may unsubscribe at any time).
Improving our website layout, content quality, and overall user experience.
Preventing fraudulent transactions and ensuring compliance with applicable legal requirements.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses "cookies" (small text files placed on your device) to enhance your browsing experience, keep track of items in your shopping cart, and analyze site traffic. You can choose to disable or refuse cookies through your web browser settings; however, doing so may affect the functionality of certain parts of our website.

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties for their marketing purposes. We only share information with trusted third parties under the following conditions:

Service Providers & Delivery Partners: Courier companies, postal services, and payment gateway providers solely to complete your transactions and deliver your physical publications.
Legal Obligations: When required by law, court order, or governmental authorities to comply with legal processes or protect the rights, property, and safety of Gallerie Publishers, our readers, or others.

5. Data Security

We implement standard technical and organizational security measures, including SSL (Secure Socket Layer) encryption, to safeguard your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, no transmission over the Internet or electronic storage method is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights & Choices

You have the right to:

Access, review, or update the personal information we hold about you.
Opt-out of promotional emails at any time by following the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us directly.
Request the deletion of your account and personal data from our active database (subject to retention required for tax, accounting, or legal compliance).

7. Children's Privacy

Our services and website are not directed to children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately so we can remove it.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Gallerie Publishers reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.