Privacy Policy
Zahbes Atelier
Last updated: 21 May 2026
Zahbes Atelier respects your privacy. This policy explains what data we collect when you visit zahbes.com or enquire about a commission.
We do not operate an e-commerce store. We do not sell products online.
1. Information We Collect
We collect only what is necessary to discuss and deliver a commissioned project:
Personal Information you provide: Name, company, phone number, project details. You provide this when you contact us via the enquiry form on our website.
Technical Information: IP address, browser type, pages visited. Collected via essential cookies and Google Analytics to understand site usage. We do not track you across other sites.
We do not collect: billing addresses, shipping addresses, payment card data, health information, or data from children. We do not have user accounts, carts, or checkout.
2. How We Use Your Information
To respond to your enquiry about a commission.
To prepare proposals, contracts, and invoices for commissioned work.
To improve our website and understand which content is relevant.
To comply with legal obligations, such as tax and accounting.
We do not use your data for automated marketing. We will only send you project updates if you explicitly request them.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
Contract: To take steps at your request before entering into a contract for a commission.
Legitimate Interest: To operate and improve our portfolio website.
Legal Obligation: To maintain financial records.
4. Data Sharing
We do not sell your data. We share it only with:
Production partners: Framing workshops, foundries, shippers. Only the info needed to deliver your commissioned piece. All partners sign NDAs.
Service providers: Google Analytics for site stats. Website hosting to operate the site.
Legal authorities: If required by law.
5. Data Retention
Enquiry data: 24 months.
Client project files & contracts: 7 years for tax/legal compliance.
Analytics data: 14 months.
6. Your Rights under GDPR
You have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, or object to processing of your data. To exercise these rights, use the contact form on our website with subject "Data Request". We respond within 30 days.
7. Cookies
We use only essential cookies and Google Analytics. No advertising or tracking cookies. You can disable cookies in your browser. The site will still work.
8. Security
We use HTTPS, access control, and limit access to project data. While no system is 100% secure, we take reasonable steps to protect your information.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.
10. Contact
For privacy questions, please use the contact form on our website.
Zahbes Atelier, Tallinn, Estonia
11. Changes
We may update this policy. The latest version will always be posted here with the "Last updated" date.