Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit www.rayyes.art ("Website").

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

Personal Information

When you contact us or join the mailing list, we may collect:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • City / country
  • Any information you choose to include in your enquiry or message

If you proceed with acquiring an artwork, we may also request:

  • Shipping address
  • Phone number for delivery coordination

Usage Data

We may collect non-identifying information about how you use the Website, such as:

  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Browser type, device type, and approximate location (country/city)

This is typically collected via analytics tools to help us understand and improve the Website.

Cookies

We may use cookies to:

  • Remember basic preferences
  • Help analyze how visitors use the Website

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Respond to enquiries about artworks, collaborations, or exhibitions
  • Coordinate potential acquisitions and shipping details
  • Send newsletters or updates when you have subscribed
  • Improve Website performance and user experience
  • Comply with applicable legal and administrative requirements in the UAE

3. Email Updates

If you subscribe to our mailing list, we may send you emails about new works, exhibitions, or important news related to Rayyes.

You can unsubscribe at any time by using the link in our emails (if available) or by contacting us directly at bassem@rayyes.art.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

We may share limited information with trusted third parties who help us operate the Website or deliver services, for example:

  • Website hosting and email providers
  • Analytics tools
  • Shipping or logistics partners (only when needed to deliver an artwork)

These providers are only given the information they need to perform their services and are expected to keep it secure.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable precautions to protect your data (for example, using secure hosting and encrypted connections where possible).

However, no online system is 100% secure. By using the Website, you acknowledge and accept this risk.

6. Children's Privacy

This Website is not intended for individuals under the age of 18.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If you believe we have collected such data in error, please contact us at bassem@rayyes.art and we will take steps to delete it.

7. Your Rights

Subject to applicable laws in the United Arab Emirates, you may:

  • Request access to the personal data we hold about you
  • Ask us to correct or update your information
  • Ask us to delete your personal data, where legally possible
  • Withdraw your consent to receive email updates

For any privacy-related request, please contact: bassem@rayyes.art

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted means you accept the updated Policy.