Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2026

KALPITPATEL.com (the “Site”) is owned and operated by Darpan Atelier Inc., a Canadian corporation (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). We act as the data controller for personal information collected through this Site.

This Privacy Policy explains how personal information is collected, used, disclosed, stored, and protected when you visit or transact on the Site, including the purchase of physical artworks, digital works, and blockchain-based assets (including NFTs).

By accessing or using the Site, you acknowledge and agree to this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

a) Information You Provide

• Name

• Email address

• Billing and shipping information

• Transaction details

• Communications sent to us

Payment information is processed securely by third-party payment processors and is not stored by us.

b) Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect:

• IP address

• Browser and device information

• Time zone and approximate location

• Cookies and similar technologies

• Pages viewed and interaction data

This data is used for security, analytics, fraud prevention, and performance optimization.

2. Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal information only where permitted by law, including under Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and, where applicable, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Purposes include:

• Fulfilling orders and contracts

• Processing payments and shipping

• Communicating with collectors

• Legal, accounting, and compliance obligations

• Preventing fraud and misuse

• Improving site performance and experience

3. Disclosure to Third Parties

We may share personal information with trusted third parties strictly as necessary, including:

• Payment processors

• Fulfillment and shipping partners

• Website hosting and analytics providers

• Legal, tax, or regulatory authorities where required by law

All third parties are required to handle information in a manner consistent with applicable privacy laws.

4. International Transfers

Your information may be processed or stored outside your country of residence, including in Canada and the United States. By using the Site, you consent to such transfers, subject to appropriate safeguards.

5. Digital Assets, NFTs, and Blockchain Transactions

If you purchase or interact with blockchain-based assets:

• Certain transaction data may be recorded on public blockchains and cannot be modified or deleted

• We do not control blockchain networks or third-party marketplaces

• Ownership of a digital token does not transfer copyright or intellectual property rights, unless explicitly stated in writing

6. Artificial Intelligence and Data Use Restrictions

All content on this Site, including images, metadata, text, and digital files, is expressly prohibited from being used for:

• Training artificial intelligence or machine learning models

• Dataset creation

• Generative systems

• Automated analysis or derivative generation

Any unauthorized use constitutes a breach of this Policy and applicable intellectual property laws.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, comply with legal obligations, and resolve disputes.

8. Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information. However, no system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure, and we do not warrant absolute security.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:

• Access your personal data

• Request correction or deletion

• Restrict or object to processing

• Data portability (where applicable)

Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.

10. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such sites.

11. Legal Disclosure

We may disclose personal information where required by law or where necessary to protect our legal rights, property, or safety.

12. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

13. Contact Information

For privacy-related inquiries, please contact:

Darpan Atelier Inc.
Email: [email protected]