At Art Class®, we respect the privacy rights and personal information of all individuals. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, share, and protect the personal data of customers, website visitors, and others. Please read on to understand our privacy practices.
Information We Collect
Art Class® collects certain personal information when you visit our stores, website, or mobile app. This includes:
- Contact details such as your name, email address, postal address, and phone number.
- Payment information such as payment card number, expiration date, and billing address.
- Account login details such as your username, password, and security questions.
- Shopping preferences such as your sizing, favorites, and order history.
- Marketing preferences such as signup for emails, SMS, or mailed catalogs.
- Feedback & correspondence such as questions or comments submitted to our customer service team.
- User-generated content such as photos, drawings, or posts shared with Art Class®.
- Social media interactions such as liking or following Art Class® social media accounts.
- Device information such as browser type, operating system, IP address, and general location information.
- Website analytics such as pages visited, links clicked, and referring site.
How We Use Your Information
Art Class® uses your personal information for business purposes including:
- Fulfilling orders such as processing payments, shipping products, and communicating about orders.
- Managing accounts such as creating and managing Art Class® accounts and profiles.
- Marketing communications such as emails about new products, special offers, or other content you request. You can unsubscribe at any time.
- Customizing shopping experience such as remembering your favorites, past orders, and shopping preferences.
- Improving products & services such as analyzing data to improve our offerings, website, and customer service.
- Managing contests or promotions that you choose to participate in.
- Complying with legal obligations such as records requests, court orders, financial reporting, and other compliance requirements.
- Fraud monitoring and prevention such as detecting and preventing illegal activity or security risks.
We only process personal information for legitimate business purposes as outlined in this policy. We will notify you if the purpose changes and obtain your consent as required by applicable laws.
When We Share Your Information
Art Class® does not sell your personal information. We only share data with:
- Service providers that help us operate our business such as payment processors, shipping partners, marketing platforms, and IT services. They may only access and use your information to provide services to us.
- Law enforcement, government agencies, or courts as required by subpoenas, warrants, or other legal orders.
- Within the Art Class® family of companies to improve coordination, deliver you products and services, and for other lawful business purposes stated in this policy.
- Business transfers to trusted third parties in the event Art Class® goes through a business transition like a merger, acquisition, reorganization, bankruptcy, or sale of some or all company assets.
- With your consent or at your request such as when you authorize a third party app or service to access your Art Class® data.
We require all third parties to meet our strict data privacy and security standards when handling any Art Class® customer information.
Your Privacy Choices & Rights
At Art Class®, you have meaningful control over how your personal information is collected, used, and shared. You can exercise these options at any time by contacting our Privacy Team:
- Opt out of marketing by following unsubscribe instructions in any marketing email or update your preferences in your Art Class® account.
- Access your data by submitting a written request to see the personal data we hold about you.
- Change or delete your data by submitting a written request to update, amend, erase, or restrict our use of your personal data.
- Object to processing by submitting a written request asking us to stop using your personal data for certain purposes.
- Transfer your data by submitting a written request for us to provide you with a copy of your personal data in a common machine-readable format.
- Complain about violations by emailing us if you feel we have violated any of the principles outlined in this policy. We take privacy concerns seriously!
Please note we may need to retain certain information for recordkeeping purposes, to complete transactions, or to comply with legal obligations.
How We Protect Your Information
Keeping your personal information safe is a top priority. Art Class® implements strong organizational and technical measures to protect user data including:
- Secure server infrastructure with encryption, firewalls, intrusion detection, and regular patching.
- Access controls and data policies to ensure only authorized personnel with a business need can access restricted data.
- Secure transmission of sensitive data using encryption and secure communication protocols.
- Authentication controls such as passwords, two-factor verification, and other techniques to stop fraudulent account access.
- Regular system monitoring, testing, and audits to identify potential vulnerabilities and ensure security controls are working properly.
- Privacy and security training to ensure employees understand how to properly handle sensitive data.
- Backup and disaster recovery systems to enable data restoration after adverse events.
Despite best efforts, no security controls are 100% effective against all threats. We cannot guarantee our safeguards will prevent every data breach, cyber attack, technical glitch, human error, or other vulnerabilities.
International Data Transfers
Art Class® operates globally, which means personal data may be stored and processed in countries with different data protection standards than your country of residence. We take steps to ensure adequate safeguards are in place to protect your data as described in this policy when your personal information is transferred across borders, such as:
- Entering data transfer agreements with overseas vendors and partners with standard contractual clauses approved by data protection authorities.
- Working only with vendors in jurisdictions deemed adequate by local data protection laws, like the EU-US Privacy Shield framework.
- Obtaining your explicit consent for international data transfers after informing you of possible risks.
- Anonymizing or pseudonymizing personal data where possible when stored or processed internationally.
Children’s Privacy
The Art Class® website is not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we discover we have inadvertently obtain data from a child, we will promptly delete it except as needed to comply with legal obligations. Parents should monitor their children’s online activities and implement parental controls on devices as they see fit.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may occasionally update this Privacy Policy as Art Class® offerings and business practices evolve over time. If changes are material, we will notify you via website banner, email, or other communication. Updated versions are indicated by the “Last Updated” date at the top. Please check back periodically for updates. Continued use of Art Class® services after any changes indicates your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
How to Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data rights, please email [email protected] or write to:
Art Class® Privacy Team
123 Art Lane
Creativity City, CA 54321
We are committed to working with you to obtain fair resolution of any privacy concerns.
This policy was last updated on May 18, 2022.
Cookie Policy
For your convenience, Art Class® uses cookies and similar technologies to provide and support our websites, apps, advertisements and online stores, and to better understand how you use and interact with our services. This cookie policy explains the types of cookies and similar tracking technologies we use, why we use them, and your options for managing them.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files containing small amounts of information which are downloaded and stored on your user device when you visit a website or use an app. Your web browser or app sends these cookies back to the originating website on each subsequent visit so it can recognize you and remember useful information like items in your shopping cart, language preferences, authenticated login status, and more.
Cookies allow sites and apps to provide personalized functionality so you don’t have to re-enter preferences on each visit. They also allow us to track visitation, behavior, and engagement to improve your user experience and our offerings. Most importantly, cookies enable some security features to reduce fraud, protect user accounts from misuse, and comply with legal requirements.
What types of cookies does Art Class® use?
Necessary cookies – Required for basic website operations. They allow you to browse and purchase products. They remember data provided on forms you submit like search terms. They also assist with security and comply with regulations.
Preferences cookies – Allow websites and apps to remember information that changes your preferred default settings like language, currency, location, and user customization.
Analytics and performance cookies – Collect usage data anonymously to optimize website functions and improve user experience. They help us test new features, get visitor numbers, and monitor performance metrics like load times.
Marketing cookies – Used to track visitors across websites and apps to display personalized and relevant ads based on your browsing history. They enable useful features like providing relevant product suggestions.
Social media cookies – Used by social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Pinterest to enable features like embedding posts, sharing content, and liking or following Art Class® pages. The social platforms use these cookies to gather engagement metrics, target ads, and track your use for security purposes.
How are cookies useful?
Cookies provide many conveniences to enhance your browsing experience, including:
- Remembering your preferences so you don’t have to re-enter them on each visit
- Signing in securely so you don’t have to reauthenticate every time
- Keeping track of items stored in your online shopping cart between sessions
- Conducting analytics to improve website and app functionality
- Delivering relevant promotional content tailored to your interests
- Allowing social sharing functionality and embedded content
- Enabling security and anti-fraud protections
How can I manage cookies?
You are free to block, delete, or disable cookies if you do not want information collected through cookies. But it may limit functionality and degrade your experience.
Cookie management options in your browser or device aim to give you control over cookies. You can accept or decline cookies on a case-by-case basis. You can also set general rules to automatically reject, allow, block, or delete cookies.
Each browser has its own cookie management settings. For example:
- Chrome – Settings > Advanced > Privacy & Security > Cookies
- Safari – Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Internet Explorer – Settings > Privacy > Advanced
Check your browser’s help function for specific instructions. You can also install browser plug-ins and extensions that provide more cookie options.
For mobile apps, modify device settings. For example:
- iOS – Settings > Safari > Block Cookies
- Android – Chrome App > Settings > Site Settings > Cookies
The specific cookie management options available vary across browsers, devices, apps, and platforms. If you choose to opt out, you may not be able to use certain features and functionality.
Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically as we refine and expand our use of cookies and similar technologies. If significant changes are made, we will take steps to notify you, such as by placing a notice on relevant websites. Please revisit this policy periodically to stay aware of any changes.
Have questions?
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please email [email protected]. We are committed to being transparent about our practices and giving you meaningful choices.
