Effective Date: August 01, 2025
Last Updated: August 01, 2025

Texircon-International [Textile Information and Research Consulting-International] (“we,” “us,”, “our” and “Texircon-International”) is a non-commercial, research-based initiative offering digital services related to hand-knotted rugs and textiles. Our activities include—but are not limited to—value estimation reports, academic commentary on third-party certificates, and the documentation of voluntary ethical declarations.

This website (www.texircon.com) is provided solely for informational and representational purposes. No commercial transactions take place directly on this website. All services are offered through third-party platforms (such as Etsy, Fiverr, or others) or via email upon user request.

Texircon-International is not a registered company but functions as a private project led by independent researchers, currently based in Indonesia and operated under the direction of a responsible individual agenda perangi located at gg.buntu no.6 ment. VII, Medan Tenggara, Kec. Medan Denai, Kota Medan, Sumatera Utara. This person also serves as the data controller for all personal data submitted to Texircon-International. For any inquiries or data-related requests, we can be reached at info@texircon.com (email hosted by Zoho Mail).

1. What Information We Collect

We do not require any account registration, sign-up, or payment processing on this website.

You may voluntarily provide personal data by contacting us or submitting information for a service request. This may include:

• Your name, initials, or preferred alias
  

• Your email address
  

• Messages, questions, or descriptions
  

• Photographs of rugs or textiles
  

• Dimensions and relevant characteristics of the item
  

• Third-party certificates or documents related to the rug
  
  

Note on Photos:
Submitted photos are not used for identity purposes. We do not extract biometric data. Images are only used to assess the value or characteristics of the item depicted.

2. Why and How We Use Your Data

We only use submitted personal data for the following purposes:

• To communicate with you and respond to inquiries
  

• To deliver the specific service you requested (e.g., value certificate, commentary, etc.)
  

• To assign a badge number or internal reference to your submission
  

• To retain archived copies of completed certificates for later verification (e.g., badge lookup)
  

• To maintain basic documentation and traceability of our academic output
  

• To improve the quality or clarity of future informational content
  
  

We do not use your information for:

• Advertising or commercial profiling
  

• Marketing or newsletter distribution
  

• Analytics, behavioral tracking, or remarketing

3. Legal Basis for Processing (Under GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), the UK, or any region with similar data protection regulations, we process your data based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent – You provided information voluntarily by contacting us.
  

• Legitimate Interest – We retain basic data to provide the service, document it, and ensure badge traceability.
  

• Legal Obligation – In rare cases, we may be required to retain data or respond to lawful access requests.
  
  

By submitting information to us, you consent to the use of that data in accordance with this policy.

4. Data Retention

Submitted photos, messages, and certificate-related data are stored for a maximum of three (3) years from the date of service delivery, unless:

• You request earlier deletion or
  

• Legal requirements or operational verification purposes require us to retain the data longer

In addition, issued Value Estimation Certificates are archived together with their unique identifiers, including the Certificate Number, Certificate Serial and Authentication Badge Number. These records are retained exclusively for the purpose of later verification and to prevent forgery or misuse.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or commercially share your personal information.

Your data may only be shared in these limited cases:

• When submitted through third-party platforms (e.g., Etsy, Fiverr, Ko-fi, etc.)
  

• When required to comply with legal requests (e.g., court orders or regulatory audits)
  
  

Certificate data (including numbers and submitted materials) are used solely for internal verification and authenticity checks.

Note: All third-party platforms (Etsy, Fiverr, etc.) operate under their own terms and privacy policies. We recommend reviewing those before submitting data via those platforms.

6. International Transfers

As our project is based in Indonesia and we serve a global audience, your personal data may be stored or processed outside of your country of residence.

We apply reasonable technical and legal safeguards, including:

• Use of a secure, encrypted website (Google Sites with SSL)
  

• Secure communication via business email (Zoho Mail)
  

• No open cloud or database storage
  

• Data is stored only for internal reference and traceability
  
  

We aim to comply with international privacy norms, including GDPR, where applicable.

7. Cookies and Tracking

We do not use cookies, trackers, or analytics tools directly on this website.

However:

• Google Sites (our website provider) may use cookies or technical logs to operate the site
  

• Linked platforms like Etsy or Fiverr may also use cookies or analytics
  
  

We are not responsible for third-party tracking tools and recommend you check the privacy settings and policies of those platforms.

8. Your Data Rights (Under GDPR and Similar Laws)

Depending on your country or region, you may have the following rights:

• Access – Request a copy of your personal data
  

• Rectification – Correct inaccurate or outdated information
  

• Deletion – Request that your data be deleted (“right to be forgotten”)
  

• Restriction – Limit how your data is used
  

• Objection – Object to certain types of processing
  

• Portability – Ask to transfer your data elsewhere
  

• Withdrawal – Withdraw your consent at any time
  

• Complaint – File a complaint with your local data protection authority
  
  

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: info@texircon.com

9. Third-Party Platforms and Links

This website may contain links to other platforms (e.g., Etsy, Fiverr, Ko-fi, etc.) where we offer our services.

We are not responsible for how those platforms handle data. Please consult their own privacy policies before sharing personal information.

10. Children's Privacy

This website and our services are not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we learn that a minor has submitted data without guardian consent, we will delete it promptly.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in law, service scope, or third-party platforms. The most recent version will always be posted on this page.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically.