Privacy Policy
Last Updated: July 2026
At World Curvings Art Shop, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit or make a purchase from https://worldcurvingsartshop.com.
World Curvings Art Shop specializes in handcrafted African wood carvings, soapstone sculptures, wall art, woven baskets, home décor, and artisan gifts. By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Who We Are
Website: https://worldcurvingsartshop.com
World Curvings Art Shop is an online store offering authentic handcrafted African home décor, wood carvings, soapstone art, wildlife sculptures, wall décor, and artisan products handmade by skilled Kenyan craftsmen.
Information We Collect
When you visit our website or place an order, we may collect the following information:
Personal Information
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Billing address
- Shipping address
Order Information
- Products purchased
- Order history
- Payment status
- Shipping preferences
Technical Information
We may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Operating system
- Pages viewed
- Time spent on our website
- Referring website
- Cookies and similar technologies
Comments
If visitors leave comments on our website, we collect the information shown in the comments form together with the visitor’s IP address and browser information to help detect spam.
If you use the Gravatar service, an anonymized version (hash) of your email address may be sent to Gravatar to determine whether you have an account. You can read Gravatar’s Privacy Policy at:
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience.
Cookies may be used to:
- Remember items in your shopping cart
- Save your login preferences
- Improve website performance
- Analyze visitor traffic
- Remember your language or display preferences
- Enhance security
If you leave a comment, you may choose to save your name, email address, and website in cookies for your convenience. These cookies remain for one year.
You can disable cookies through your browser settings, although some features of the website may not function properly.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Process and fulfill orders
- Deliver purchased products
- Communicate about your orders
- Respond to customer inquiries
- Improve our products and services
- Personalize your shopping experience
- Prevent fraud and unauthorized transactions
- Comply with legal obligations
Payment Information
Payments made through our website are securely processed by trusted third-party payment providers.
World Curvings Art Shop does not store your complete credit or debit card information. Payment information is securely handled by the payment provider according to their own privacy and security policies.
Who We Share Your Information With
We respect your privacy and do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
We may share information only when necessary with trusted third parties, including:
- Payment processors
- Shipping and courier companies
- Website hosting providers
- Spam detection services
- Analytics providers
- Legal authorities when required by law
These providers only receive the information necessary to perform their services.
Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, misuse, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
Our website is secured using SSL (Secure Socket Layer) encryption to help protect information transmitted between your browser and our website.
While we work hard to protect your information, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
Customer Orders
We retain order information as long as necessary to:
- Complete transactions
- Provide customer support
- Meet tax and legal obligations
- Maintain business records
Comments
Comments and their metadata may be retained indefinitely to recognize and automatically approve follow-up comments.
Customer Accounts
Registered users may view, edit, or update their personal information at any time (except their username).
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Request a copy of your stored information
- Withdraw consent where applicable
Certain information may be retained where required by law or for legitimate business purposes.
Third-Party Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services.
These websites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.
Analytics
We may use website analytics tools to understand how visitors use our website. These tools help us improve our products, website performance, and customer experience.
Analytics data is collected in aggregate and does not personally identify visitors unless required for legitimate business purposes.
International Customers
World Curvings Art Shop serves customers in multiple countries.
By using our website, you understand that your information may be processed in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our business, legal requirements, or website functionality.
The updated version will always be posted on this page with the revised “Last Updated” date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us.
World Curvings Art Shop
Website: https://worldcurvingsartshop.com