Privacy & Cookies Policy

Hey there! I believe in being transparent about how I handle your information when you visit my site or purchase my art. This policy explains what data I collect, why I need it, and how I keep it safe.

What Information I Collect

When you browse my website:

Basic stuff like your IP address, browser type, and which pages you visit
This helps me understand how people use my site and make it better

When you make a purchase:

Your name, email address, and shipping address (so I can get your art to you!)
Payment information (but this is securely handled by my payment processor, not stored on my site)
Order history (so we can both keep track of your purchases)

When you contact me:

Whatever you choose to share in your messages
Your email address so I can respond to you

When you sign up for my newsletter:

Just your email address and name if you provide it

Why I Need This Information

To fulfill your orders – I need your address to ship your art!
To communicate with you – About orders, questions, or my newsletter
To improve my website – Understanding how people use my site helps me make it better
Legal reasons – Sometimes I’m required to keep certain records

How I Keep Your Information Safe

I take data security seriously and use industry-standard measures to protect your information:

Secure hosting with regular backups
SSL encryption for all data transmission
Regular security updates
Limited access – only I have access to customer data

Sharing Your Information

I don’t sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties, except:

Shipping companies (they need your address to deliver your art)
Payment processors (to handle transactions securely)
Email service providers (for newsletters, if you’ve subscribed)
Legal requirements (if required by law)

All third-party services I use are carefully chosen and committed to protecting your privacy.

Cookies & Website Analytics

What are cookies? Cookies are tiny files stored on your device that help websites remember your preferences and improve your experience.

How I use cookies:

Essential cookies – These make the website work properly (like keeping items in your cart)
Analytics cookies – Help me understand which pages are popular and how people navigate my site
Marketing cookies – Remember your preferences and may show you relevant content

Your cookie choices: You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling essential cookies might affect how well the site works for you.

I use Google Analytics to understand website traffic, but it’s configured to respect privacy and doesn’t collect personally identifiable information.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access your personal data – just ask and I’ll show you what I have
Correct any incorrect information
Delete your data (though I may need to keep some records for legal/tax purposes)
Withdraw consent – unsubscribe from emails anytime
Data portability – get a copy of your data in a standard format

Changes to This Policy

I may update this policy occasionally to reflect changes in my practices or legal requirements. I’ll post any updates here with a new date, and for significant changes, I’ll let newsletter subscribers know.

I’m always happy to chat about privacy, data, or anything else!