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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 22, 2025

At Graffiti Is Art, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website graffitiisart.com.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

• Create an account: Name, email address, username, password
• Upload photos: Images, location data, descriptions, metadata
• Make purchases: Billing information, shipping address (processed through Stripe)
• Contact us: Email address, message content
• Subscribe to updates: Email address, communication preferences

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our site, we automatically collect:

• Device information: IP address, browser type, operating system
• Usage data: Pages viewed, time spent, clicks, navigation patterns
• Cookies: Session cookies, preference cookies, analytics cookies

1.3 Photo Metadata

Uploaded photos may contain EXIF data (location, camera type, date/time). We may use this metadata to organize and categorize submissions.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide services: Process uploads, create mosaics, manage accounts
• Process transactions: Handle purchases and donations
• Communicate: Send confirmations, updates, and project news
• Improve the site: Analyze usage patterns, fix bugs, enhance features
• Marketing: Promote projects and exhibitions (with opt-out options)
• Legal compliance: Respond to legal requests, prevent fraud

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:

3.1 Service Providers

• Stripe: Payment processing for print purchases
• PayPal: Donation processing
• Web hosting: Infrastructure and data storage
• Email services: Newsletter and notification delivery
• Analytics: Google Analytics or similar (anonymized data)

3.2 Public Display

Photos you upload may be publicly displayed in:

• Gallery sections of the website
• Completed mosaic artworks
• Marketing and promotional materials
• Physical exhibitions and prints

3.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or to protect rights and safety.

4. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to:

• Essential cookies: Enable core functionality (login sessions, shopping cart)
• Analytics cookies: Understand site usage and performance
• Preference cookies: Remember your settings and choices

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not work properly.

5. Third-Party Services

5.1 Stripe

Payment processing is handled by Stripe. Your payment information is collected and processed by Stripe according to their privacy policy: stripe.com/privacy

5.2 PayPal

Donations are processed through PayPal. Their privacy policy: paypal.com/privacy

5.3 Social Media

Links to Instagram and other social platforms are governed by their respective privacy policies.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information:

• Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/SSL)
• Secure password storage (hashing and salting)
• Regular security audits and updates
• Limited access to personal data

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as:

• Your account is active
• Needed to provide services
• Required for legal or business purposes

Uploaded photos may be retained indefinitely as they become part of permanent mosaic artworks.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• Objection: Object to certain data processing activities
• Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications

To exercise these rights, contact us at cameron_moir@hotmail.com

9. Children's Privacy

Our site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If we discover we have collected data from a child, we will delete it promptly.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers.

11. GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under GDPR:

• We process data based on your consent or legitimate interests
• You can withdraw consent at any time
• You can lodge complaints with your data protection authority
• We provide clear information about data processing

12. CCPA Compliance (California Users)

California residents have additional rights:

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
• Right to opt-out of sale (we do not sell personal information)
• Right to request deletion
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance.

14. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights, contact us at:

Email: cameron_moir@hotmail.com
Instagram: @graffiti_is_art_project
Website: graffitiisart.com

15. Consent

By using our website, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.