This Privacy Policy explains how Painting247 (“we”, “us” or “our”) collects, uses and protects your personal information when you visit https://paintings247.com/ (the “Site”), download our free guides or subscribe to our emails. By using the Site you agree to the practices described below.
Information we collect
Information you give us. When you fill in one of our forms (for example, to get a free paint guide or cheat sheet), we collect the details you enter:
- Your first name and email address
- Details about your project, such as what you are painting, whether it is indoors or outdoors, your experience level and when you plan to start
- Your consent to receive emails from us
Information collected automatically. When you submit a form we also record the page you were on, the date and time, your browser type and your IP address. When you browse the Site, cookies and similar technologies may collect usage information such as pages viewed, time on page and referring website.
Comments. If you leave a comment, we collect the name, email address and website you provide, along with the comment itself.
How we use your information
- To send you the guide, cheat sheet or resource you requested
- To send our email newsletter with new guides, painting ideas and tips (you can unsubscribe at any time)
- To tailor our recommendations to your project
- To understand how visitors use the Site so we can improve our content
- To protect the Site against spam, fraud and abuse
- To comply with legal obligations
Legal basis for processing
Where data protection laws such as the GDPR apply, we process your information based on your consent (for example, when you tick the box to receive emails), our legitimate interests in running and improving the Site, and where necessary to comply with the law. You can withdraw your consent at any time.
Cookies and analytics
We use cookies and similar technologies to remember your preferences (for example, so we do not show you the same popup twice), to measure traffic and, where applicable, to show advertising. You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Blocking some cookies may affect how the Site works.
Affiliate links and advertising
Some links on the Site are affiliate links. If you click one and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Retailers and advertising partners may use their own cookies to track these referrals. Their use of your information is governed by their own privacy policies.
How we share your information
We do not sell your personal information. We share it only with trusted service providers who help us run the Site, such as our website host, email marketing platform and analytics provider. They may process your data only on our behalf and must keep it secure. We may also disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights.
How long we keep your information
We keep your details for as long as you remain subscribed or as long as needed for the purposes described in this policy. If you unsubscribe or ask us to delete your data, we will remove it, unless we must keep certain information for legal reasons.
Your rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate information
- Ask us to delete your information
- Object to or restrict certain processing
- Receive a copy of your data in a portable format
- Withdraw your consent at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us. You can unsubscribe from our emails at any time by clicking the link at the bottom of any email.
Data security
We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children’s privacy
The Site is not directed at children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If you believe a child has given us personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.
Third-party websites
The Site links to other websites, including retailers and manufacturers. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites, so please review their policies before sharing your information.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page shows when it was last changed. Significant changes will be highlighted on the Site or sent by email.
Contact us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please get in touch through our contact page.