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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2026

1. Introduction

DeeAnn Kjelshus ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the website located at www.artbydeeann.com (the "Site"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our Site. This Privacy Policy explains our information practices and how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

  • Contact Form Information: When you contact us through our contact form, we collect your name, email address, phone number (optional), and message content.
  • Newsletter Subscription: When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address.
  • Purchase Information: When you make a purchase or inquire about commissions, we collect your name, email address, shipping address, and payment information.
  • Portfolio and Commission Inquiries: Information provided when requesting custom artwork or finishwork services.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

  • Website Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our Site, including pages visited, links clicked, and time spent on pages.
  • Device Information: We may collect information about the device you use to access our Site, including browser type, operating system, and device type.
  • Log Files: Our web server automatically logs IP addresses, access times, and referring URLs.

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Site. These may include:

  • Session cookies (temporary)
  • Persistent cookies (remain on your device)
  • Analytics tracking for understanding visitor behavior

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • Communication: Responding to your inquiries, providing customer support, and maintaining correspondence.
  • Order Fulfillment: Processing purchases, shipments, and payments for custom artwork and services.
  • Newsletter: Sending updates about new work, sales, releases, and promotions to subscribers.
  • Service Improvement: Analyzing Site usage to improve our website's functionality and user experience.
  • Marketing: With your consent, sending promotional materials and updates about new releases.
  • Legal Compliance: Complying with applicable laws, regulations, and legal obligations.
  • Fraud Prevention: Detecting and preventing fraudulent transactions and unauthorized access.

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business, including:

  • Payment processors
  • Shipping and logistics providers
  • Email service providers for newsletters
  • Web hosting providers

4.2 Social Media

Our Site contains links to our social media profiles (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Blog). Visiting these platforms is governed by their respective privacy policies, not this Policy.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by law or if we have a good faith belief that such disclosure is necessary to:

  • Comply with legal obligations or court orders
  • Enforce our Terms of Service and other agreements
  • Protect the safety, rights, and property of our Company, users, or the public

4.4 Business Transfers

If our Company is sold, merges, or transfers assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. When information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

  • Right to Access: You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
  • Right to Correction: You may request that we correct inaccurate information.
  • Right to Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Right to Opt-Out: You may opt out of receiving promotional communications by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails or contacting us directly.
  • Right to Portability: You may request your information in a structured, commonly used format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 9.

8. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites and services that are not operated by us. This Privacy Policy does not apply to these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites before providing your personal information.

9. International Users

If you are accessing our Site from outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in the United States. By using our Site, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your country of residence, which may have data protection rules that differ from your home country.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete such information promptly. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

  • Right to know what personal information is collected
  • Right to delete personal information
  • Right to opt-out of the sale or sharing of personal information
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights

To submit a request, please contact us using the information in Section 12.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

DeeAnn Kjelshus
Email: [Your Email Address]
Website: www.artbydeeann.com
Contact Form: [Link to Contact Page]

For newsletter unsubscribe requests, click the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any newsletter email.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of our Site following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.