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Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how this site collects, uses, and stores information, including device-side storage, server logs, and messages sent through site features.
Summary
- This site may use device-side storage (cookies and localStorage) to remember preferences and interaction state.
- No advertising pixels or third-party tracking intended to follow users across unrelated websites.
- Newsletter subscriptions use an email address only to send requested updates and essential subscription messages.
- Messages sent through contact forms or email are used to respond and to support site operations and security.
Device-Side Storage
This site may store small pieces of data on a device to preserve preferences and interaction state, such as dismissing notices, remembering UI choices, or reducing repeated prompts.
Cookies and site data can be cleared in browser settings. Cookies can also be disabled in the browser, but some site features may not function as intended.
Information You Provide
- Newsletter subscription: an email address is used to deliver requested newsletters and related subscription messages.
- Contact forms or email: the contents of a message and any included contact details are received and used to respond. Avoid sending sensitive personal information.
Automatically Collected Data
Web servers typically log basic request metadata, which may include IP address, user agent, request time, referrer, and requested URL. Logs are used for security, debugging, and performance monitoring, and are not used to build advertising profiles.
Third-Party Services
This site is designed to minimize third-party tracking. Some providers may be used to operate the site, such as hosting, email delivery, and spam prevention. When providers are used, the purpose is operational necessity rather than advertising.
How Data is Used
- To provide site functionality and preserve device-side preferences.
- To send newsletters when a subscription is requested.
- To respond to messages and requests.
- To maintain security, detect abuse, and support troubleshooting.
Data Retention
Device-side storage remains on a device until it is deleted by the user or expires based on browser behavior. Messages and subscription records are retained only as long as reasonably necessary to operate the site, comply with applicable obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce site integrity.
Your Choices
- Cookies and localStorage can be cleared at any time through browser settings.
- Newsletter subscriptions can be cancelled using the unsubscribe link included in emails, if available.
- Requests to delete subscription or contact data can be sent to contact@sebastianmichaels.art.
Security
Reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards are used to help protect information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.
Children
This site is not intended for children under 13, and it does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If it is believed that a child has provided personal information, contact the site operator and reasonable steps will be taken to remove it.
Changes to This Policy
This policy may be updated to reflect changes in site features, tools, or requirements. The effective date at the top of this page indicates the current version.
Contact
For privacy questions, deletion requests, or other inquiries related to this policy: contact@sebastianmichaels.art