Last updated: September 1st, 2025

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This Privacy Policy describes how your personal information is collected, used, and shared when you visit [www.ariandthebandits.com] (the “Site”) or when you purchase or engage any of the services offered by Ari & The Bandits (“we”, “us”, “our”). We are committed to ensuring compliance with the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

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PERSONAL INFORMATION WE COLLECT

Information you provide:
When you contact us, book a service, or complete a purchase, you may provide us with personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, and billing details. We use this information (“Order Information”) to process payments, deliver services, and communicate with you.

Information we automatically collect:
When you visit the Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including your web browser, IP address, time zone, and some cookies installed on your device. As you browse, we may collect details of the pages you view, referral sources, and interactions with the Site (“Device Information”).

We collect Device Information using:

• Cookies – data files placed on your device.
   

• Log files – tracking actions on the Site (IP address, browser type, ISP, date/time).
   

• Tags or beacons – small electronic files recording browsing activity.
   

 

HOW WE USE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION

• To process bookings and payments via Stripe.
   

• To communicate with you regarding services, updates, or support.
   

• To improve and optimize our Site, including analytics about how users interact with it.
   

• To maintain security and detect fraud.
   

We do not use Meta (Facebook/Instagram) pixels or targeted advertising tools.

 

SHARING YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION

We share your personal information only as necessary to operate our business:

• With Stripe for secure payment processing.
   

• With service providers (e.g. hosting, analytics) who help us run our Site.
   

• To comply with applicable laws, regulations, or lawful requests.
   

We do not sell or rent your personal data.

 

COOKIES

Our Site uses a simple cookie banner. Cookies are used only for essential site functionality and anonymous analytics. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some functions may not work properly.

 

DATA RETENTION AND SECURITY

We retain client information for as long as required to deliver services, comply with tax/accounting laws, or resolve disputes.

We take reasonable steps to protect your data from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. Some data may be transferred or stored outside the EU; in such cases we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

 

YOUR GDPR RIGHTS

As an EU resident, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
   

• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
   

• Request deletion of your data when no longer required.
   

• Restrict or object to processing under certain circumstances.
   

• Request portability of your data to another provider.
   

To exercise these rights, contact us at the details below.

 

DO NOT TRACK

Our Site does not alter its data practices when it receives a “Do Not Track” signal from your browser.

 

CHANGES

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal obligations. Updates will be posted on this page with a new “last updated” date.

 

CONTACT US

For privacy questions, complaints, or requests, contact us at:

ariandthebandits@gmail.com
Rua Vale da Carrasqueira, 9, 2655-433, Ericeira, Portugal

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If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Portuguese Data Protection Authority (Comissão Nacional de Proteção de Dados – CNPD): www.cnpd.pt.