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Map Art Studio

Privacy Policy

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Introduction

Map Art Studio ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services at https://mapart.shop.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect the following personal information:

  • Email address (for account creation and communication)
  • Payment information (processed securely by Stripe; we do not store card details)
  • Map designs and preferences you create
  • Account preferences and settings

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect:

  • Browser type and version
  • Device information (type, operating system)
  • IP address
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Referring website
  • Geographic location (country/region level)

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

  • Provide and maintain our services
  • Process your transactions and manage your credits
  • Send you updates and marketing communications (with your consent)
  • Improve our website and services
  • Respond to your inquiries and support requests
  • Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
  • Comply with legal obligations

Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with:

  • Service providers: Payment processing (Stripe), hosting, analytics, and email services that help us operate the Service
  • Legal authorities: When required by law, subpoena, or court order
  • Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. We will retain and use your information as necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

If you delete your account, we will delete your personal information within 30 days, except for information we are required to retain for legal, accounting, or security purposes.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

  • Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
  • Secure authentication mechanisms
  • Regular security assessments
  • Access controls and employee training

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Opt out of marketing communications
  • Export your data in a portable format
  • Object to processing of your data

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@mapart.shop.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights regarding your personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

Your Rights Under CCPA

You have the right to:

  • Know what personal information we collect, how we use it, and with whom we share it
  • Delete your personal information (subject to certain exceptions)
  • Opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell your data)
  • Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
  • Correct inaccurate personal information we have about you

Categories of Information Collected

In the past 12 months, we have collected:

  • Identifiers: Email address, IP address, device identifiers
  • Commercial information: Purchase and transaction history, credit balance
  • Internet activity: Pages viewed, device info, browsing patterns
  • Geolocation data: Country/region level location from IP address

Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@mapart.shop. We will verify your identity before processing your request. You may also designate an authorized agent to make a request on your behalf.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and assist in our marketing efforts.

Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential cookies: Required for the Service to function (authentication, security)
  • Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
  • Preference cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our Service.

Third-Party Services

Our Service uses third-party services that may collect information about you:

Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly.

If you believe we might have information from or about a child under 13, please contact us at privacy@mapart.shop.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where our servers are located. By using our Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States, which may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

  • Posting the new policy on this page
  • Updating the "Last updated" date
  • Sending you an email notification (for material changes)

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@mapart.shop

Address: Chico, CA, USA