Effective Date: 11/27/2024
Last Updated: 11/27/2024
Welcome to The Art Trove! Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you interact with our website, https://TheArtTrove.com.
By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information when you use our website:
a. Personal Information
- Name
- Email Address
- Billing Address
- Shipping Address
- Phone Number
- Payment Information (processed securely via WooPayments and not stored on our servers)
b. Account Information
- Username and password if you create an account with us
c. Order Information
- Details about products you purchase, including order dates, amounts, and any applicable notes.
d. Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect:
- Data shown in the comments form
- The visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to check if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here. After approval of your comment, your profile picture will be visible to the public in the context of your comment.
e. Media
If you upload images to the website, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the website can download and extract location data from uploaded images.
f. Technical Data
- IP Address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected for:
- Processing and fulfilling your orders
- Providing customer support
- Personalizing your shopping experience
- Sending transactional emails (e.g., order confirmations, shipping updates)
- Marketing communications (only with your consent)
- Improving our website and services
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share your data in the following situations:
- Service Providers: With WooCommerce, WooPayments, and other trusted third parties who help us operate our business (e.g., shipping carriers, payment processors).
- Spam Detection: Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
- Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws or respond to lawful requests.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, sale, or acquisition.
4. WooCommerce and WooPayments
Our website uses WooCommerce and WooPayments for e-commerce functionality and payment processing.
- WooCommerce stores your order and account details to manage your purchases.
- WooPayments securely processes your payment information. Your payment details are encrypted and not stored on our servers.
For more details, please review:
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember your preferences
- Track shopping cart contents
- Analyze website traffic
Additional Cookie Information
- If you leave a comment, you may opt in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies last for one year.
- Visiting our login page sets a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. It contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
- Logging in sets cookies that save your login information and screen display preferences. Login cookies last two days, while screen options cookies last one year. Selecting “Remember Me” extends login cookies to two weeks. Logging out removes these cookies.
- Editing or publishing an article creates a cookie with no personal data, expiring after one day.
6. Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content behaves as if you visited the external website, which may collect data, use cookies, and monitor your interactions.
7. Who We Share Your Data With
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
8. How Long We Retain Your Data
- Comments: Retained indefinitely, including metadata, to recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically.
- User Accounts: If you register, your personal information is stored in your user profile. You can view, edit, or delete your data anytime, except for your username. Administrators can also manage this information.
9. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request access to the information we have about you.
- Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Deletion: Request the deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and contractual obligations.
- Export: Request an exported file of the data we hold about you.
To exercise these rights, contact us at [Your Contact Email].
10. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of data transmission or storage is 100% secure.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the “Last Updated” date at the top.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
- Email: hello@thearttrove.com
- Mailing Address: The Art Trove, 201 N Mitchell St, Roscoe, SD 57471
Thank you for trusting The Art Trove with your information!