Privacy policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 24, 2026

1. Introduction

Bibeschkov-Art ("we", "us", or "our") operates this website and online store. We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy.

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and process your personal information when you visit our website, make a purchase, subscribe to our newsletter, or otherwise interact with our services.

For the purposes of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we are the data controller responsible for processing your personal data.

2. Personal Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

Information you provide directly:

  • Full name

  • Billing address

  • Shipping address

  • Email address

  • Phone number (if provided)

  • Payment information (processed securely via payment providers)

  • Information included in communications with us

Information collected automatically:

When you visit our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, such as:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Date and time of access

  • Pages viewed and interaction with the website

This information is used to ensure website functionality, security, and proper performance.

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

3. How We Use Your Personal Information

We use your personal data to:

  • Process and fulfill orders

  • Arrange shipping and delivery

  • Communicate with you regarding your purchase

  • Provide customer support

  • Improve website functionality and user experience

  • Comply with legal obligations

If you subscribe to our mailing list, we use your email address to send you updates about new works, collections, and studio news.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your personal data in accordance with:

  • Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR – performance of a contract

  • Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR – compliance with legal obligations

  • Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR – legitimate interests (e.g., website security and functionality)

  • Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR – consent (e.g., newsletter subscription)

You may withdraw your consent at any time.

5. Newsletter and Double-Opt-In

If you subscribe to our mailing list, your registration requires explicit confirmation via a double-opt-in process.

After entering your email address, you will receive a confirmation email. Your subscription will only become active once you confirm your request.

You may unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in every marketing email.

6. Shopify Hosting

Our store is hosted by Shopify Inc. Shopify provides the e-commerce platform that allows us to sell our artworks.

Your data may be stored through Shopify’s secure servers and infrastructure. Shopify processes data in accordance with its own Privacy Policy:

https://www.shopify.com/legal/privacy

7. Payments

Payments are processed securely through third-party providers such as:

  • Shopify Payments

  • PayPal

  • Credit card providers

We do not store complete credit card information on our servers.

Payment providers process your data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

8. Cookies

We use cookies necessary for the proper functioning of our website, including secure checkout and essential technical features.

Where required by law, we obtain your consent before storing non-essential cookies.

You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

9. International Data Transfers

As we operate internationally, your personal data may be transferred to countries outside the European Union.

Where required, such transfers are based on appropriate safeguards, including Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.

10. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill contractual obligations

  • Comply with legal requirements

  • Resolve disputes

  • Enforce agreements

11. Your Rights (EU / EEA Residents)

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction

  • Request deletion

  • Restrict processing

  • Object to processing

  • Request data portability

  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details below.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

12. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data.

However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect legal, operational, or regulatory changes. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.

14. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact:

Plamen Bibeschkov
Lindenbornstraße
50823, Cologne
Germany

Email: bibeschkov@hotmail.com