Effective Date: [Insert Date, e.g., May 26, 2026]

This Privacy Policy describes how [Artist Name/Website Name] ("we", "our", or "the Site") collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit [Your Website URL] (the "Website").

1. Information We Collect

Because this Website functions primarily as an art portfolio and catalog, we minimize the data we collect:

Information You Provide Voluntarily: If you contact us directly via an email link or a contact form, we may collect your name, email address, and the contents of your message.

Automatically Collected Information: Like most websites, we may automatically collect basic tracking data through cookies or server logs. This includes anonymous metrics such as your IP address, browser type, referring pages, and time spent on the Site to help us understand web traffic.

2. Third-Party Links & Services

Our Website contains links and embed elements to independent, third-party platforms where you can purchase artwork and merchandise (including, but not limited to, Etsy, Big Cartel, Ko-fi, and Printify).

We do not process payments, store credit card details, or manage shopping carts on this Website.

When you click a link to purchase an item, you are leaving our Site and interacting directly with a third party. We do not control and are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or transaction safety of these external platforms. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party service you visit.

3. How We Use Your Information

Any minimal information collected on this Website is used solely to:

Respond to your direct inquiries or support questions.

Analyze anonymous traffic trends to optimize the performance and layout of the portfolio.

4. Cookies

We may use basic cookies to improve your browsing experience. You can choose to set your web browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If you do so, note that some parts of the Site may not function properly.

5. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: [Insert Artist Contact Email].

Terms of Service

Effective Date: [Insert Date, e.g., May 26, 2026]

Welcome to [Your Website URL]. By accessing and browsing this website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms of Service.

1. Intellectual Property & Art Ownership

All content displayed on this Website, including but not limited to digital images of artwork, paintings, illustrations, designs, text, and logos, is the exclusive intellectual property of [Artist Name] unless otherwise noted.

You may not download, copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, or display any artwork or content from this Site for commercial or personal use without explicit, written permission from the artist.

2. External Shop Transactions

This Website showcases products that are available for purchase via external third-party storefront architectures (such as Etsy, Big Cartel, or Ko-fi).

All sales, payments, order fulfillment, shipping logistics, and returns are handled exclusively by those third-party platforms and are subject to their respective terms and conditions.

[Artist Name/Website Name] is not liable for technical payment issues, shipping delays, or disputes arising from transactions conducted on these external platforms.

3. Disclaimer of Warranties

This Website and its portfolio content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee that the Website will always be secure, error-free, or continuously online.

4. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Any changes will be posted directly to this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

5. Contact Us

For any inquiries regarding these Terms, please contact us at: [Insert Artist Contact Email].