Effective Date: August 10, 2025
Art of Refined Living (“us,” “we,” or “our”) operates the artofrefinedliving.com website (the “Website”).
We value your trust and are committed to respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you interact with our Website, and it outlines the choices you have regarding your data. By using the Website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Information We Collect and How We Use It
We collect different types of information to help us improve your experience, provide our services, and share updates you may find valuable.
Personal Data
When you use our Website, we may ask you to provide personally identifiable information (“Personal Data”) that can be used to contact or identify you. This may include:
- Email address
- First and last name
- Phone number
- Cookies and Usage Data
We may use your Personal Data to:
- Send newsletters, offers, and updates we believe you’ll enjoy
- Respond to inquiries or provide customer support
- Keep you informed about new content, features, or products
You can opt out of marketing emails anytime by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our messages.
Usage Data
We may collect information on how the Website is accessed and used (“Usage Data”), such as:
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent on each
- Date, time, and duration of visits
- Device identifiers and diagnostic data
This helps us understand trends, improve performance, and enhance your experience.
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking tools to analyze site usage and personalize your experience. Examples include:
- Session Cookies – to operate the Website
- Preference Cookies – to remember your settings
- Security Cookies – for safety and authentication
- Advertising Cookies – to show you relevant content and ads
You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but certain features may not function as intended.
2. How We Use Your Data
Art of Refined Living may use collected data to:
- Operate and maintain our Website
- Enable interactive features when you choose to use them
- Provide customer service
- Analyze trends to improve site performance
- Share updates, offers, and information we think you’ll value
3. Affiliate Links Disclosure
Some posts and pages on the Website may contain affiliate links. This means that if you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission—at no additional cost to you.
We only recommend products, services, or resources that we believe align with our values and will provide value to our readers. Affiliate relationships help us support and maintain this Website, and we are committed to being transparent about them.
4. GDPR Compliance (For EEA Visitors)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your Personal Data only when we have a lawful basis, such as:
- Fulfilling a contract
- Your consent
- Legitimate business interests (not overridden by your rights)
- Compliance with legal obligations
Your Rights Include:
- Accessing, updating, or deleting your data
- Correcting inaccurate information
- Restricting or objecting to processing
- Requesting data portability
- Withdrawing consent at any time
We may require identity verification before fulfilling certain requests. You also have the right to contact your local Data Protection Authority.
5. Data Retention
We keep your Personal Data only as long as necessary for the purposes described here or as required by law. Usage Data is generally retained for a shorter period unless needed for security, legal compliance, or performance improvements.
6. Disclosure of Data
We may disclose your Personal Data in good faith when necessary to:
- Comply with legal obligations
- Protect and defend our rights or property
- Investigate potential misconduct
- Ensure user safety
- Prevent legal liability
7. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your Personal Data, but no method of online transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to safeguard your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Service Providers & Analytics
We may use third-party companies to help operate our Website, provide services, or analyze usage. These providers have access to your data only to perform these tasks and are obligated to protect it.
Example:
- Google Analytics – Tracks and reports website traffic. Learn more at: Google Privacy Policy
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking with the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
9. Advertising
We may use third-party advertising tools such as Google AdSense. These tools may use cookies to deliver relevant ads based on your browsing history. You can adjust ad personalization settings at: Google Ads Settings.
10. Links to Other Websites
Our Website may contain links to sites we don’t control. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing personal information.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:
📧 hello@artofrefinedliving.com
12. Reservation of Rights to Modify / Change
We reserve the right to update or change this Privacy Policy at any time without prior notice. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
