Privacy policy.

Nias Nyalada Art Studio is an independent art studio based in Mbezi Beach, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you interact with our website and services. We are the data controller responsible for your information.

We may collect the following information:

• Details you give us — your name, email, phone number, and shipping address when you buy an artwork, request a commission, book a class, or contact us.
• Order & booking information — what you purchased or booked and any messages you send us.
• Technical & usage data — your device, browser, approximate location, and how you use the site, collected automatically through analytics and cookies.

We do not store full card or mobile-money details. Payments are handled securely by our payment providers.

• To process and deliver your orders and commissions.
• To manage class enrolments and studio bookings.
• To respond to your enquiries and provide support.
• To improve our website, products, and services through analytics.
• To send you updates or marketing — only where you have agreed, and you can opt out at any time.
• To meet our legal, accounting, and tax obligations.

We use cookies and similar technologies to keep the site working, to understand how it is used, and to improve your experience. This includes analytics tools such as Google Analytics, Vercel Analytics, and PostHog. You can control or block cookies through your browser settings, though some parts of the site may not work as well without them.

We never sell your personal information. We share it only with trusted partners who help us run the studio, such as:

• Payment providers, to process your payments.
• Couriers and shipping partners, to deliver your artwork.
• Hosting and analytics providers, who help operate and improve the site.

We may also disclose information where required by law.

We keep your information only for as long as needed to provide our services and to meet our legal and accounting obligations, after which it is securely deleted or anonymised.

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information against loss, misuse, and unauthorised access. No method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, but we work to safeguard your data at every step.

Subject to applicable law, you may ask us to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you.
• Correct information that is inaccurate or incomplete.
• Delete your information where appropriate.
• Opt out of marketing communications.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details on this page.

Our services are not directed at children. Where a class or session involves a minor, we ask that a parent or guardian provides any required information and consent on their behalf.

We may update this policy from time to time. The version published on this page is the one that applies, and we encourage you to review it periodically.