Privacy Policy

Why a Privacy Policy Is Legally Required

If your website collects any personal information—like names, emails, shipping addresses, or payment details—you’re legally required in many parts of the world to have a clear, accessible Privacy Policy. Here’s why:

  • In the EU and UK, the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) requires you to tell people what data you collect, why you collect it, and how it’s stored and used.

  • Other countries and regions also have similar privacy laws—USA, Australia, Canada, Brazil, and more.

Even if you’re a small business or artist, these laws still apply if your website reaches people in those places. Having a Privacy Policy helps you stay compliant, builds trust, and shows that you respect your visitors’ and customers’ rights.

You can consult your legal advisor, find documents online i.e. at the FSB, or I can recommend Termageddon which will generate a Terms and Conditions document for your website based on your individual needs and keep you up to date with ever-changing rules.

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Below is a placeholder Terms & Conditions generated using ChatGPT. NOTE: This is just a placeholder and will not legally protect you in any way.  Remove this text block before you publish your website.

Last Updated: [Insert Date]

Hi there, thanks for visiting my site! I care about your privacy just as much as I care about creating art you’ll love. This page explains what kind of information I collect, why I collect it, and what I do (and don’t do) with it.

1. The Info I Collect (and Why)

When you browse or shop on my site, a bit of info gets collected. Here’s what that looks like:

When You Provide Info:

If you place an order, sign up for my newsletter, or contact me directly, you might share:

  • Your name

  • Email address

  • Shipping and billing address

  • Payment info (handled securely via trusted processors)

Automatically Collected Info:

Like most websites, mine collects technical data like:

  • IP address and browser type

  • Pages visited

  • How long you’re on the site

  • Cookies (they help things run better)

2. How I Use Your Info

Here’s how your info is used:

  • To ship your artwork and process orders

  • To send order confirmations and updates

  • To reply to messages or questions

  • To send occasional updates or newsletters (only if you’ve signed up)

  • To improve the website and shopping experience

3. Who I Share Info With

I don’t sell your info. Period.

I only share with trusted services that help me run the shop, like:

  • Stripe, Squarespace, or PayPal for payments

  • Squarespace Campaigns for email updates

  • Shipping tools

  • My website host and analytics

  • Legal authorities (if absolutely required)

4. Cookies (Not the Edible Kind)

Cookies help remember your cart, keep the site running smoothly, and give me insights to improve it. You can disable cookies in your browser if you’d like—just know some features might not work as well.

5. Email List

If you’ve subscribed to my newsletter, thank you!

I send occasional updates, new art drops, or behind-the-scenes content. You can unsubscribe anytime using the link in any email.

6. Your Rights (Because It’s Your Data)

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:

  • Access the info I have about you

  • Ask for updates or deletions

  • Opt out of marketing emails

  • Object to certain uses of your data

Want to make a request? Just email me at [your email].

7. Keeping Your Info Safe

I take your privacy seriously. I use secure tools to protect your info—but like any online platform, nothing is 100% hack-proof. Still, I do everything I reasonably can to keep things safe.

8. Links to Other Sites

You might see links to galleries, social media, or articles. Just a heads-up—I’m not responsible for their privacy practices, so it’s a good idea to check their policies before sharing info.

9. Updates to This Policy

I might update this policy from time to time—especially if I launch new features. The “Last Updated” date at the top will always show the latest version.

10. Have Questions?

Feel free to reach out!

[Your Artist Name]

Email: [your email]

Website: [your website URL]

Address: [Optional]