PRIVACY POLICY
1. Information I Collect
Depending on how you interact with my website, I may collect:
Information you provide directly, including:
Your name
Email address
Phone number
Information you provide through commission inquiries
Information you provide through general inquiries
Your requested services, budget, and messages or other information you voluntarily submit
Your email address if you subscribe to my newsletter
You are not required to provide personal information simply to browse the website. However, certain information is necessary if you choose to submit an inquiry, request a commission, or subscribe to updates.
2. How I Use Your Information
I use information you provide to:
Respond to general inquiries
Respond to commission requests
Communicate with you about artwork, commissions, exhibitions, or other requests you initiate
Send newsletters and updates when you subscribe
Maintain and manage website submissions
Protect the website from spam, abuse, and unauthorized activity
Comply with applicable legal obligations
I do not sell your personal information.
3. Forms and Submitted Information
When you submit information through a form on this website, the information you provide may be stored through my website provider, Squarespace, and sent to my designated business email address so that I can receive and respond to your submission.
This may include information such as your name, email address, phone number, service selection, budget, and message, depending on the form you complete.
Squarespace provides tools for storing and managing form submissions on websites hosted through its platform.
4. Newsletter
If you subscribe to my newsletter, I collect your email address so that I can send you news, exhibition announcements, and other updates.
You may unsubscribe from these communications at any time using the unsubscribe option provided in the applicable communication.
5. Cookies and Similar Technologies
This website uses cookies and similar technologies. Some cookies are necessary for the website to function properly, maintain security, and remember certain preferences.
My website currently has analytics and advertising cookies disabled through the site’s cookie settings. However, Squarespace may use certain necessary technologies to operate, secure, and provide the website. Squarespace explains that its platform may use necessary cookies and other technologies for functionality and security.
You can use the website’s cookie controls to review and manage the available cookie categories.
6. Google reCAPTCHA
Some forms on this website use Google reCAPTCHA to help protect against spam and automated abuse.
When reCAPTCHA is used, Google may collect information about your browser, device, network connection, IP address, and interaction with Google services. Google’s own Privacy Policy explains how Google collects and uses information when its services are used on third-party websites.
7. Service Providers
My website is hosted and operated using Squarespace. Information submitted through website forms may therefore be processed by Squarespace in connection with providing website hosting, form functionality, security, and related services.
I have not connected the website’s forms to Google Drive, Mailchimp, or Zapier.
8. How Long Information Is Retained
I retain information for as long as reasonably necessary to respond to inquiries, manage commissions and business relationships, maintain appropriate business records, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and protect my legitimate business interests.
Retention periods may vary depending on the type and purpose of the information.
9. Information Security
I take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect information submitted through my website. However, no website, electronic transmission, or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
10. Your Privacy Choices and Rights
Depending on where you live and applicable law, you may have rights concerning your personal information, which may include requesting access to, correction of, or deletion of certain personal information.
You may also unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time.
To make a privacy-related request, contact me using the information below.
11. Third-Party Websites and Links
My website may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms, galleries, organizations, or other websites.
I am not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party websites. I encourage you to review the privacy policies of those websites before providing them with personal information.
12. Children’s Privacy
This website is not directed specifically toward children, and I do not knowingly collect personal information from children for the purpose of operating a children’s service.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to my website, business practices, technology, or applicable legal requirements.
When changes are made, the updated policy will be posted on this page and the effective date will be updated.
14. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or would like to make a privacy-related request, please contact:
Maurice Braxton
Email: studio@mauricebraxton.com