Privacy Policy

1. Your Privacy

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Matt Shumaker Art respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share through this website. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, and protect your information when you visit my website, purchase artwork, subscribe to my newsletter, or contact me directly.

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"Personal information" refers to information that can be used to identify you, including your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and purchase history.

2. Information I Collect

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From time to time, I may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide through my website, email communications, contact forms, newsletter subscriptions, artwork purchases, event registrations, or other interactions.

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This information may include:

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Billing and shipping address

• Purchase history

• Information submitted through contact forms

• Information provided during inquiries or customer support requests

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I may also collect information relating to your interactions with my website, newsletter, and marketing communications.

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I do not store or have access to your full credit card information. Payments are processed securely through trusted third-party payment providers. I encourage you to review their privacy policies as well.

3. How I Collect Information

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Information may be collected when you:

• Purchase artwork or products

• Join my email list

• Submit a contact form

• Request information

• Participate in promotions or surveys

• Communicate with me directly

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I may also receive information from trusted third-party services used to operate my website, process payments, fulfill orders, or manage email communications.

4. How I Use Your Information

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Your personal information may be used to:

• Process and fulfill orders

• Deliver purchased artwork and products

• Respond to inquiries

• Provide customer support

• Send order confirmations and shipping updates

• Share newsletters, new artwork releases, exhibitions, and other updates

• Improve website functionality and customer experience

4.2

You may opt out of marketing emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in those communications.

5. Sharing Your Information

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I do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

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Your information may be shared with trusted third-party service providers when necessary to operate my business, including:

• Payment processors

• Shipping and fulfillment providers

• Website hosting providers

• Email marketing platforms

• Professional advisors and service providers

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I may disclose information if required to comply with legal obligations, court orders, or government requests.

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In the event of a sale, transfer, or restructuring of my business, customer information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to applicable privacy laws.

6. Security

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I take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, disclosure, or loss.

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While I strive to protect your information, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure. By using this website, you acknowledge and accept this risk.

7. Accessing and Updating Your Information

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You may request access to the personal information I hold about you or request corrections if any information is inaccurate or outdated.

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To make a request, please contact me using the information provided at the end of this policy.

8. Email Communications

8.1

If you subscribe to my newsletter, you may receive updates regarding:

• New artwork releases

• Exhibitions and events

• Studio news

• Promotions and special offers

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You may unsubscribe at any time using the link included in any marketing email.

9. Cookies and Website Analytics

9.1

This website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and better understand how visitors use the site.

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Cookies may collect information such as:

• Browser type

• Device information

• Pages visited

• Time spent on the website

• Referring websites

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Most web browsers allow you to manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

10. Third-Party Websites

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My website may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms and external services.

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I am not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party websites. I encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

11. Data Retention

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I retain customer and order information as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill orders, maintain business records, comply with legal obligations, and provide customer support.

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You may request deletion of your personal information where permitted by law.

12. Children's Privacy

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This website is not intended for children under the age of 13. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

13. Changes to This Policy

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I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page and will become effective immediately upon posting.

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I encourage visitors to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how information is collected and used.

14. Contact

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

Matt Shumaker Art

Email: matt@mattshumaker.com

Website: MattShumaker.com