Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 09-06-2024
At Books & Brushstrokes, we respect and are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect the personal information you provide to us. By interacting with our website and services, you agree to the collection and use of information as outlined below.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information when you:
- Place an order
- Sign up for our newsletter
- Contact us through forms or emails
The types of information we collect may include your name, address, phone number, email address, and payment information.
We may also collect non-personal information, such as your browser type, IP address, pages visited, and time spent on our website, to improve our services and user experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used for the following purposes:
- Order Fulfillment: Processing your purchases, shipping products, and providing customer support.
- Communication: Responding to your inquiries or contacting you about your orders or any updates.
- Marketing (Optional): Sending promotional offers or updates (only with your consent).
- Website Improvement: Analyzing website usage to enhance our offerings and optimize the user experience.
3. Protecting Your Information
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. This includes encryption technologies and secure servers for sensitive data such as payment information.
However, no system is entirely foolproof, and we cannot guarantee the complete security of your information.
4. Sharing Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers (such as payment processors or shipping companies) to assist in operating our business. These providers are obligated to protect your information and only use it as necessary to provide the requested services.
We may also disclose your information when required by law, or to protect our rights, safety, or property.
5. Cookies
Books & Brushstrokes uses cookies to enhance the browsing experience and analyze traffic. Cookies are small text files that help us understand how visitors use our site. You can adjust your browser settings to disable cookies, but some features of our website may not function properly without them.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Once your information is no longer needed, we will securely dispose of it.
7. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from children. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will promptly delete it.
8. Your Rights
As a Texas resident, you have certain rights regarding your personal information. These include:
- Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we have collected about you.
- Correction: You can request that any inaccuracies in your personal data be corrected.
- Deletion: You may request the deletion of your personal data, unless we are required to retain it by law.
- Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving marketing emails by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the information provided below.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party websites. Please review the privacy policies of those sites if you visit them.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
