Privacy Notice

The Privacy Policy here established is an add-on to our Terms & Conditions.

This privacy policy explains what personal information is collected through this Web site, how is that information used, to whom it's disclosed, and how it's safeguarded. This policy applies only to personal information collected through this Web site.

Your privacy is very important to us. We won't sell, rent, or give away your information in any way.


What personal information is collected from visitors/customers?

We collect only your IP as a visitor and your browsing pattern to improve the functionality of our website. As a customer we collect your IP address, Name, Last Name, Address, email address, Phone Number and store only your Name, Last Name, Address, Phone Number and email address information that is necessary to fulfill your order. We do not store any financial information in our databases. Whenever you visit our site, as many other sites, your IP address is recorder as an entry, for stats purposes. When registering for an account to purchase from our website we request and store in our secure database your Name, Last Name, Address, Phone Number and email address. When you place an order through our website, all your information (including credit card number) is transmitted through a SSL (Secure Socket Layer) to our merchant account services, processed and an automated confirmation notice is transmitted back to us, notifying us if your credit card was successfully charged or not, so we can ship your purchase. The only information stored by us during a purchase transaction is your shopping cart items and shipping address. We do not store your credit card or any financial information ever.


How do you use my information?

Your information such as Name, Last Name, Postal Address, Phone Number, Email Address or your gift recipient information is used for the only purpose of communicating with you, our customer, and to fulfill your order. It is not shared, sold, rented or disclosed in any way.


How do you secure my information?

This Web site has the following types of security measures: limited access data-centers, firewall technology, and a 256-bit Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) certificate authentication. SSL is encryption technology that provides security for information that's transmitted over the Internet. This site accepts orders only from Web browsers that permit communication through SSL technology-for example, Internet Explorer (version 6.0 or higher), Firefox (version 3.0 or higher), Safari (version 4 or higher), Chrome (version 2 or higher), and AOL (version 9 or higher). While we implement the above security measures on this site, you should be aware that 100% security is not always possible. Your personal information is kept confidential at all times and is only accessed by restricted personnel. All sensitive credit card information you provide by purchasing on thi website is securely transmitted to, processed and stored by our Merchant Account "Square" (SquareUp.com). "Manuela Valenti Studio & Gallery" does not store any credit card or bank account information in its servers.


Do you disclose private information with third parties?

We do not trade, rent, sell or transfer your information to third parties non related to the functionality of this website and your purchases. Our service providers comply in maintaining your sensitive information confidential and stored encrypted, if necessary, on their servers. For their privacy policy please visit our third party providers websites www.USPS.com, www.SquareUp.com, www.PayPal.com.


Do you use cookies?

We do use cookies to make it easier for you to navigate our website and access your information. You can enable/disable cookies directly from your browser but that might affect the functionality of our website.


Will I receive emails newsletters if I haven't signed up for one?

No, you won't receive any newsletters or notifications from us if you haven't signed up for them.