Privacy Policy for AR Teez Art Website

Welcome to AR Teez Art! This section explains how we handle your personal information when you visit or interact with our website, AR Teez Art. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled securely and responsibly.

This Privacy Policy applies to all data collected through our website, related services, and any other interactions you have with us. By using our website and services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. Please take a moment to read through this Privacy Policy to understand how we manage your personal information.

Information Collection

We collect and use various types of information to provide and improve our services. This section outlines the types of information we collect and how it is used.

Personal Information You Disclose to Us

When you use our website, we may ask you to provide certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you. This information includes, but is not limited to:

• Email address
• First and last name
• Phone number
• Shipping and billing address, including State, Province, ZIP/Postal code, and City
• Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment processors)

This information is collected to:

• Facilitate order processing and delivery
• Provide customer support
• Communicate updates, promotional offers, and other relevant information
• Improve and personalize your experience on our website

Information Automatically Collected

When you interact with our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage of the website. This data helps us to improve our services and provide a better user experience. Automatically collected information may include:

• Device Information: Such as your device's Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type, browser version, and unique device identifiers.
• Usage Data: This includes details about how you navigate our website, including the pages you visit, the time and date of your visits, and the time spent on each page.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to monitor activity on our website and store certain information.

We may use third-party services to facilitate these functions, and these providers may collect additional data as part of their services. The collection and use of this data are governed by the privacy policies of these third-party providers. We encourage you to review their privacy policies:

• Google Analytics
• Stripe
• PayPal
• Venmo
• Shopify

These providers also collect log data, which we describe in more detail in the Log Data section.

Log Data

Whenever you visit our website or use our services, certain information is automatically collected and recorded in log files. Some of this data is collected and processed by third-party service providers that assist us in monitoring and analyzing website traffic and user behavior. This Log Data is important for diagnosing issues, maintaining security, and improving the functionality of our website. The types of Log Data we collect include:

• IP Address: The Internet Protocol (IP) address of your device, which may indicate your general location.
• Browser Information: Details about the browser you are using, such as the browser type, version, and settings.
• Device Information: Information about the device you use to access our website, including the hardware model, operating system, and unique device identifiers.
• Usage Details: Data regarding the pages you visit, the date and time of your visits, the amount of time spent on each page, and other interaction data.
• Referring URLs: The web pages or links that brought you to our website.

We collect this Log Data to:

• Monitor and analyze the performance and security of our website
• Detect and address any technical issues or suspicious activity
• Understand how users interact with our website to improve user experience

We do not use Log Data to personally identify you, but we may associate it with other personal information you provide to us.

Use of Collected Information

We use the information we collect from you to provide, maintain, and enhance our services. The specific ways in which we use your information include:

To Provide and Improve Our Services

• Order Processing: We use your personal information to process and fulfill your orders, including the delivery of products and services.
• User Experience: We analyze data to understand how you interact with our website, allowing us to improve the design and functionality for a better user experience.
• Customer Support: Your information enables us to respond to your inquiries, provide support, and resolve any issues you may encounter.

To Communicate with You

• Order and Account Notifications: We may contact you via email or other communication methods to provide updates on your orders, account status, or any changes to our services.
• Promotional Offers: With your consent, we may send you promotional offers, news, or information about products and services similar to those you have purchased or shown interest in. You can opt-out of these communications at any time.
• Feedback Requests: We may request your feedback to improve our services and customer experience.

For Business Operations

• Analytics and Performance Monitoring: We use collected data to monitor and analyze website performance, user behavior, and traffic patterns, helping us to optimize our services.
• Security and Fraud Prevention: Your information helps us to protect our website, users, and business from unauthorized access, fraud, and other security threats.

For Legal Compliance

• Legal Obligations: We may process your information to comply with legal obligations, respond to legal requests, and protect our rights.

For Other Legitimate Business Interests

• Research and Development: We may use your data to conduct research and improve our services, products, and marketing strategies.
• Compliance with User Requests: We use your data to fulfill any requests you make regarding your personal information, such as opting out of communications or requesting deletion.

Data Sharing

We are committed to protecting your privacy and only share your personal information in specific circumstances where it is necessary to provide our services or comply with legal obligations. The ways in which we may share your information include:

With Service Providers

We share personal information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, processing payments, and delivering products. They are also required to protect your data. Information on these providers are listed below along with links to their privacy policies:

• Shopify: Manages our online store and processes orders.
• Stripe, PayPal, and Venmo: Securely process payment transactions
• Printing Service: We use a third-party provider to produce and ship your orders. This service requires access to your shipping information.

For Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will ensure that any such transfer is subject to the same level of privacy protection.

For Legal and Compliance Purposes

We may disclose your personal information to comply with legal obligations, protect our rights, or respond to lawful requests from public authorities.

With Affiliates and Business Partners

We may share your information with affiliates (entities under common control with us) and business partners to offer you certain products, services, or promotions.

With Your Consent

We may disclose your personal information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.

User-Generated Media Content

User-supplied media content (e.g., images, videos) is processed using secure third-party services for storage and enhancement. To ensure the highest quality for printed canvases, we use an AI-based tool specifically designed to increase the resolution of your images while preserving their original detail. These third parties do not receive or process any personal information.

All User-Generated Content is subject to consideration by AR Teez Art as potential marketing material. By submitting content, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, and display such content in connection with our marketing and promotional activities. If you do not wish for your content to be used in this way, please contact us at
support@arTeezArt.com.

Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to monitor activity on our website and enhance your experience. These technologies help us understand user behavior, improve our services, and personalize your experience.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small data files placed on your device when you visit our website. They allow us to recognize your browser and capture certain information. Cookies can be "session cookies," which are deleted once you close your browser, or "persistent cookies," which remain on your device until they expire or you delete them.

Types of Cookies We Use

• Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for you to browse our website and use its features, such as accessing secure areas. Without these cookies, certain services, like shopping carts or e-billing, cannot be provided.
• Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make, such as your language preference or login details, to provide a more personalized experience. They help ensure that you do not have to re-enter your preferences each time you visit.
• Analytics Cookies: We use these cookies to collect information about how you interact with our website, which helps us improve its performance and design. This data is aggregated and does not identify individual users.

Other Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other tracking technologies like web beacons or pixel tags. These tiny graphics help us understand how users interact with our website and emails, such as tracking whether an email has been opened or which pages are most popular.

Managing Cookies

You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings. You may choose to block cookies or be notified when a cookie is being sent. However, if you choose to block cookies, some parts of our website may not function properly. For more information about cookies, and how to disable cookies, visit http://www.allaboutcookies.org.

Data Retention and Storage

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy or as required by law. The duration for which we retain data varies depending on the type of information and the purpose for which it was collected.

Retention Periods

• Personal Information: We retain personal information (such as contact details, order information, and payment data) for as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. For example, we may keep your information for tax, accounting, or other legal requirements.
• Usage Data: Usage data, such as log files and analytics data, is typically retained for a shorter period. However, we may retain this data longer if necessary to improve our website's security or functionality, or if we are legally required to do so.
• User-Submitted Media: User-submitted media (e.g., images, videos) that is uploaded for processing and printing is stored securely on Cloud Storage. This media is retained for as long as necessary to complete the processing and delivery of your order and may be retained for a limited period thereafter to allow for reprints or customer service inquiries. We ensure that this media is stored with the same level of security as other personal information and is deleted or anonymized once it is no longer needed.

Secure Storage

We take appropriate measures to ensure that your personal information is securely stored and protected from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include both technical and organizational security practices.

Deletion of Data

When we no longer need to retain your personal information, we will delete or anonymize it in a secure manner. If deletion is not feasible (for example, because your data is stored in backup archives), we will securely store your data and isolate it from any further processing until deletion is possible.

Data Security

We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement a variety of technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures are designed to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your information.

Security Measures

• Encryption: We use encryption to protect sensitive data both in transit and at rest. This ensures that your personal information is protected when it is being transmitted over the internet and while it is stored on our servers or cloud storage.
• Secure Storage: We use secure cloud storage services that comply with industry standards for data protection. These services provide multiple layers of security, including physical security measures and advanced threat detection.

Limitations of Security

While we strive to protect your personal information with the highest level of security, it's important to understand that no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. As such, we cannot guarantee absolute security. However, we are committed to monitoring our systems and responding promptly to any potential security incidents.

Your Responsibility

We encourage you to take steps to protect your personal information as well, such as using strong passwords, keeping your login credentials confidential, and being cautious of phishing scams and other online threats.

User Rights and Choices

We respect your rights regarding your personal information and offer you several choices about how your data is collected, used, and shared. If you are a resident of certain U.S. states, including California, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, and Virginia, additional rights may apply to you as outlined below.

Access and Update Your Information

You have the right to access and update your personal information. If you need to review or correct any details, please contact us directly at support@arTeezArt.com. We will assist you in accessing, updating, or correcting your personal information as needed.

Right to Withdraw Consent

If we rely on your consent to process your personal information, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time. Withdrawing your consent will not affect the lawfulness of any processing conducted prior to your withdrawal. To withdraw your consent, please contact us using the information provided in this privacy policy.

Opting Out of Marketing Communications

You have the right to opt out of receiving marketing and promotional communications from us. You can do this by clicking the unsubscribe link in any marketing email or by contacting us directly. Please note that even if you opt out of marketing communications, we may still send you service-related messages that are necessary for the administration and use of our services.

Requesting Deletion of Your Data

You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information. If you would like to delete your personal information, please contact us with your request. Please note that we may need to retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

Additional Rights for U.S. State Residents

If you are a resident of certain U.S. states, including California, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, and Virginia, you may have additional rights regarding your personal information:

• Right to Know: You have the right to request that we disclose what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell about you.
• Right to Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we have collected about you during the past 12 months.
• Right to Correct: In some states, you have the right to request the correction of inaccurate personal information that we have collected about you.
• Right to Opt Out of the Sale of Personal Information: You have the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information. While we do not currently sell personal information, if that practice changes, you will be informed and given the opportunity to opt out.
• Right to Opt Out of Targeted Advertising and Profiling: In some states, you have the right to opt out of the use of your personal information for targeted advertising and profiling in furtherance of decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects.
• Right to Data Portability: In some states, you have the right to request that your personal information be provided to you in a portable and readily usable format.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: You have the right not to be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@arTeezArt.com. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request to ensure the security of your information. You can also designate an authorized agent to make a request on your behalf.

Managing Cookies and Tracking Technologies

You can manage or disable cookies and other tracking technologies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on our website. For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit http://www.allaboutcookies.org.

Do-Not-Track Features

We do not currently respond to Do Not Track (DNT) signals. If a standard for online tracking is adopted in the future, we will inform you in a revised version of this privacy policy.

Transfer of Personal Data

Your personal information may be transferred to, and maintained on, computers or servers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

International Data Transfers

By using our services and submitting your personal information, you consent to the transfer of your data to other countries, including countries where data protection laws may differ from those in your home jurisdiction. We take steps to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this privacy policy, regardless of where it is processed.

Safeguards for Data Transfers

When we transfer personal information to countries outside of your jurisdiction, we implement appropriate safeguards to ensure the security of your data. This may include relying on standard contractual clauses approved by relevant regulatory authorities, or other legally accepted mechanisms, to ensure that your personal information is adequately protected.

Third-Party Service Providers

We work with third-party service providers who may process personal data on our behalf. These providers may be located in different countries and are required to protect your personal information in accordance with applicable data protection laws and this privacy policy.

Do We Collect Information from Minors?

We do not knowingly collect, solicit data from, or market to children under 18 years of age. By using our services, you represent that you are at least 18 or that you are the parent or guardian of a minor and consent to their use of our services. If we learn that we have collected personal information from users under 18 years of age without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

If you believe that we might have any information from or about a child under 18, please contact us at support@arTeezArt.com.

Changes to the Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page. We recommend you review this privacy policy periodically for any changes. Your continued use of our services after any changes to this privacy policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms. If you do not agree with the changes, you should stop using our services and contact us if you have any concerns. The current policy is effective as of 01-05-2024.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or suggestions about our Privacy Policy, please do not hesitate to contact us at support@arTeezArt.com.