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Effective Date: June 1, 2026 

Business Name: Helga Wild Art
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Website: [Insert Website URL]
Contact: helgawildart@gmail.com

At Helga Wild Art, your privacy matters. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, store, and protect personal information when you visit my website, purchase original artwork or prints, contact me, subscribe to updates, or otherwise interact with my art business.

By using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information I Collect

I may collect personal information that you choose to provide when you:

• purchase original artwork, prints, or other products;

• contact me through a form, email, or direct message;

• request a commission, custom artwork, or pricing information;

• subscribe to a newsletter or mailing list;

• participate in art events, promotions, or exhibitions;

• leave a review, comment, or testimonial;

• otherwise interact with this website.

This information may include:

• your name;

• email address;

• phone number, if provided;

• billing and shipping address;

• order details and purchase history;

• artwork preferences or commission details;

• communication history;

• any other information you choose to share.

Payment information is processed through secure third-party payment providers, such as Wix Payments, Stripe, PayPal, Square, or another payment processor. I do not intentionally store full credit card details on this website.

2. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit this website, some technical information may be collected automatically, such as:

• IP address;

• browser type;

• device type;

• pages visited;

• time spent on the website;

• referring website;

• general location information;

• cookies and similar tracking technologies.

This information helps me understand how visitors use the website, improve the browsing experience, monitor website performance, and protect the website from misuse or security issues.

3. How I Use Your Information

I may use personal information to:

• process and fulfill artwork or print orders;

• arrange shipping and delivery;

• respond to inquiries, commission requests, or customer service messages;

• send order confirmations, invoices, receipts, and updates;

• provide information about new artworks, prints, collections, exhibitions, or events, where permitted;

• improve my website, products, and services;

• manage customer relationships;

• prevent fraud, unauthorized activity, or misuse;

• meet legal, accounting, tax, or regulatory obligations.

I only collect and use personal information for reasonable business purposes related to my art practice and website.

4. Marketing Emails and Newsletters

If you subscribe to my newsletter or choose to receive updates, I may send you emails about new artworks, available prints, exhibitions, studio updates, promotions, or other art-related news.

You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any marketing email or by contacting me directly at:

helgawildart@gmail.com

I respect your inbox and will not knowingly send marketing emails without permission.

5. Sharing Personal Information

I do not sell your personal information.

I may share personal information only when necessary with trusted third parties who help operate my business, including:

• payment processors;

• website hosting platforms;

• online store platforms;

• shipping and courier companies;

• email marketing services;

• accounting or tax service providers;

• analytics and website performance tools;

• legal or professional advisors, if required.

These third parties only receive the information needed to provide their services.

I may also disclose personal information if required by law, court order, government request, or if necessary to protect my legal rights, safety, business, customers, or website.

6. Shipping and International Orders

If you purchase original artwork or prints, your name, shipping address, email address, phone number, and order details may be shared with shipping carriers, customs authorities, or fulfillment partners as needed to complete delivery.

For international orders, personal information may be processed outside Canada depending on the shipping provider, payment processor, website platform, or service provider involved.

7. Cookies and Analytics

This website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• remember your preferences;

• keep the website functioning properly;

• understand visitor traffic;

• improve website design and performance;

• support marketing or advertising features, where applicable.

You can adjust your browser settings to refuse or delete cookies. Some parts of the website may not work properly if cookies are disabled.

This website may use third-party tools such as Wix Analytics, Google Analytics, Meta Pixel, or similar services. These tools may collect information according to their own privacy policies.

8. Data Storage and Security

I take reasonable steps to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, disclosure, or alteration.

However, no website, online store, email system, or internet transmission is completely secure. While I do my best to protect your information, I cannot guarantee absolute security.

Personal information may be stored through website platforms, payment processors, email providers, cloud storage, or business software used to operate Helga Wild Art.

9. Retention of Personal Information

I keep personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including:

• completing orders;

• providing customer service;

• maintaining business records;

• meeting accounting, tax, or legal obligations;

• resolving disputes;

• enforcing agreements.

When personal information is no longer needed, I will take reasonable steps to delete, anonymize, or securely store it as appropriate.

10. Your Rights

Depending on applicable privacy laws, you may have the right to:

• request access to the personal information I hold about you;

• request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information;

• withdraw consent, where consent is the basis for processing;

• ask questions about how your information is collected, used, or shared;

• request deletion of certain personal information, subject to legal or business record requirements.

To make a privacy-related request, please contact:

helgawildart@gmail.com

I may need to verify your identity before responding to your request.

11. Children’s Privacy

This website and art business are not directed toward children under the age of 13.

I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe that a child has provided personal information through this website, please contact me so I can take appropriate steps to remove it.

12. Links to Other Websites

This website may include links to third-party websites, social media platforms, online galleries, payment processors, or other external services.

I am not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of third-party websites. Please review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

13. Online Galleries and Third-Party Platforms

My artworks and prints may also be available through third-party platforms, online galleries, marketplaces, or social media platforms.

If you purchase artwork or communicate with me through a third-party platform, that platform may collect and process your personal information according to its own privacy policy and terms of service.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in my business, website, services, legal requirements, or privacy practices.

The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of this website after changes are posted means you accept the updated Privacy Policy.

15. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact:

Helga Wild Art
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Email: helgawildart@gmail.com
Website: [Insert Website URL]