Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 6, 2025

Welcome to Washington Color Gallery. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit and make purchases on our Website.

Interpretation and Definitions

Interpretation

Words with capitalized initial letters have meanings defined under the following conditions. These definitions apply whether the words appear in singular or plural form.

Definitions

• Affiliate means an entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with a party.
• Company (referred to as “Washington Color Gallery”, “We”, “Us” or “Our”) refers to Washington Color Gallery.
• Country refers to: Gujarat, India.
• Device means any device that can access the Service such as a computer, cellphone, or tablet.
• Service refers to the Website and all features including the online store (WooCommerce) and account areas.
• Personal Data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable person.
• Website refers to Washington Color Gallery, accessible from https://washingtoncolorgallery.com/.
• You means the individual accessing or using the Service, or the company or legal entity on whose behalf such individual is accessing the Service.

Information We Collect

We collect information necessary to provide, improve, and securely manage the Service. This includes:

• Account & Profile Data: name, email address, password (hashed), shipping and billing addresses, phone number when you create an account or place an order (WooCommerce “My Account”).
• Order & Payment Data: order details, shipping information, and payment transaction identifiers. We do not store full card details — payments are processed via third-party payment gateways.
• Contact & Communications: messages you send via contact forms, email enquiries, and support requests.
• Newsletter & Marketing: email address and opt-in status for newsletters and promotional messages.
• Usage & Device Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referral source, pages visited, and other analytics data collected automatically.
• Cookies & Tracking: cookies, local storage, and similar tracking technologies used to remember preferences and analyze site usage.

How We Use Your Information

• To process and fulfill orders, manage returns, and handle shipping.
• To create and manage your account (including login & authentication on WooCommerce).
• To communicate about your orders, account, and customer service requests.
• To send transactional messages and marketing communications if you have opted in.
• To personalize and improve the Website experience, including recommendations.
• To detect, prevent, and respond to fraud or other unlawful activity.
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms and other policies.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, tags, and similar technologies to operate and improve the Website. Cookies are used to:

• Remember your cart contents and account session.
• Remember preferences and language settings.
• Measure and analyze site traffic (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Enable advertising or analytics services provided by third parties.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Website, including checkout and login features.

Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share information with:

• Service Providers: payment processors, shipping carriers, hosting providers, email and newsletter providers, and analytics vendors who help us operate the Website and fulfill orders.
• Professional Advisors: lawyers, accountants, and auditors when needed to comply with legal obligations.
• Legal Requirements: when required by law, to respond to legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Washington Color Gallery, our users, or others.

Payment Processing

Payments on our Website are processed using third-party payment gateways (for example, Stripe, PayPal, or other providers). These providers collect and process payment information directly according to their own terms and privacy policies. We do not store full payment card information on our servers.

Third-Party Services and Links

The Website may contain links to third-party sites and integrations (e.g., social media, analytics, advertising networks). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. Please review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Order and transaction data are typically retained for tax, accounting, and customer service purposes.

Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. This includes HTTPS, secure account passwords, and limited access to personal data. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights including:

• The right to access and receive a copy of your personal data.
• The right to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• The right to request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal and contractual obligations).
• The right to object to or restrict certain processing.
• The right to withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time.

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below. We may ask you to verify your identity before responding to such requests.

International Transfers

As an India-based company, your information may be transferred to and stored on servers located in India or other countries. When personal data is transferred internationally, we take steps to ensure an adequate level of protection.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will post the updated policy on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. Continued use of the Website after changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• By email: [email protected]
• By visiting our contact page: https://demo3.qrolic.com/contact/