Privacy Policy
This website is operated by Ivo Ilustra, a watercolor artist based in Portugal. Your privacy is important, and this policy explains how personal data is collected, used, and protected.

1. Data We Collect
   We may collect personal data when you:
   Contact us through forms or email
   Subscribe to the newsletter
   Visit the website (via analytics tools)
   The information collected may include your name, email address, and any details you choose to share in messages.
2. How We Use Your Data
   Your data is used only to:
   Respond to inquiries
   Process commission requests
   Send newsletters or updates (only if you subscribe)
   Improve the website experience through anonymous statistics
   We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
3. Email Newsletter (MailPoet)
   If you subscribe to the newsletter, your email address is stored securely and used only to send updates related to artwork, commissions, or news. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in every email.
4. Website Analytics and Security.This website uses Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with the site. This helps improve content and user experience. Analytics data is collected anonymously and only after consent through the cookie banner.We also use Akismet, a spam protection service, to help detect and prevent spam in contact forms and comments. This service may process technical data such as IP addresses and browser information for security purposes.
5. Cookies
   Cookies are small files stored on your device to improve website functionality and analyze usage. You can accept or reject cookies using the cookie banner. For more details, see the Cookie Policy.
6. Cookie Consent Management. This website uses Complianz, a consent management tool, to manage cookie preferences and ensure compliance with European data protection laws. Complianz stores consent records and controls which cookies are activated based on your choices in the cookie banner.
7. Data Protection
   We take reasonable measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access or misuse.
8. Your Rights (GDPR)
   Under EU data protection law, you have the right to:
   Access your personal data
   Request correction or deletion
   Withdraw consent at any time
   To exercise these rights, please contact:
   📧 ivoilustra@ivoilustra.com
9. Changes to This Policy
   This policy may be updated occasionally. Please review it periodically.