Legal Notice & Privacy Policy


Responsible according to international disclosure requirements:
Sevim Celikoglu (Artist Name: Sevim Celi – Art of Essence)

Email: sevimceli.aoe@gmail.com

This website is operated by the artist Sevim Celi.
A full business address (service address / mailing address) will be provided upon legitimate request via email.
The operator of this website does not accept unsolicited commercial contact.

Content Responsibility
All artistic works, texts, and images on this website are created by and © Sevim Celi unless otherwise stated.

Contact
For professional inquiries, exhibitions, collaborations, press, or licensing requests, please contact:
sevimceli.aoe@gmail.com

Disclaimer
This website may contain links to external websites. No liability is accepted for the content of external providers.
All content on this website is for informational and artistic purposes only.

Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected, used, and protected when you visit this website operated by Sevim Celi (Art of Essence).

By using this website, you consent to the practices described here.

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for this website is:

Sevim Celi (Artist Name: Art of Essence)
Email: sevimceli.aoe@gmail.com

A full mailing address/service address will be provided upon legitimate request.

2. Personal Data Collected

a) Data you provide directly

When you contact me (e.g., via email), I may collect:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Any information you voluntarily include in your message

This data is used solely to respond to inquiries, collaborations, press requests, or artistic business matters.

b) Automatically collected data

This website may collect general technical information, such as:

  • IP address (anonymized where possible)

  • Browser type and version

  • Device information

  • Date, time, and pages visited

This data is used for website functionality, security, and basic analytics.

3. Cookies & Analytics

This website may use essential cookies to ensure functionality.

If optional analytics or marketing tools are ever added in the future, visitors will be informed and given the choice to consent or decline such cookies.

At present, no third-party tracking or marketing cookies are intentionally used.

4. Purpose of Data Processing

Personal data is processed for the following purposes:

  • Responding to messages and professional inquiries

  • Maintaining website performance and security

  • Fulfilling legal obligations

  • Showcasing artistic work and operating the online portfolio

5. Legal Basis (GDPR Article 6)

Processing of personal data may rely on:

  • Art. 6(1)(a) – Consent

  • Art. 6(1)(b) – Communication for pre-contractual or contractual purposes

  • Art. 6(1)(f) – Legitimate interest (e.g., website operation, security)

6. Data Sharing

Your data will not be sold, rented, or shared for marketing purposes.

Data may be shared only:

  • If legally required

  • With trusted service providers (e.g., hosting provider) necessary for website operation

All service providers process data according to GDPR requirements.

7. Storage Duration

Personal data is stored only as long as necessary:

  • Emails and correspondence may be kept for documentation or legal purposes

  • Technical logs are typically deleted automatically or after short retention periods

You may request deletion at any time (see “Your Rights”).

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data

  • Request correction or deletion

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Request data portability

  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact:
sevimceli.aoe@gmail.com

9. International Visitors

This website is accessible globally.
All data processing follows European GDPR standards, regardless of where visitors access the site.

10. Links to External Websites

External links may be provided for convenience.
No responsibility is taken for the content or privacy practices of external websites.

11. Security

Appropriate security measures are taken to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

However, no online transmission is ever 100% secure.

12. Updates to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated occasionally to reflect legal requirements or website changes.
Updates will be published on this page with a new “Last updated” date.