privacy policy

Margaretta Studio ("we," "us," or "our") operates this website (the "Site"), including our online store for original artwork. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using this Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

Information you give us directly:

Name, email address, shipping address, and billing address when you make a purchase
Email address if you sign up for our mailing list or newsletter
Any information you include when contacting us directly (email, contact form, social media)

Payment information: Payments are processed securely through Wix payment system. We do not store your full credit card number or payment credentials on our own servers — that information is handled directly by our payment processor in accordance with their own privacy and security practices.

Information collected automatically:

IP address, browser type, and device information
Pages visited, time spent on the Site, and referring website
Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 4 below)

This Site is built and hosted on Wix.com, which may also collect certain technical information as part of providing the platform. See Wix's own Privacy Policy for details on their data practices.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Process and fulfill your orders, including shipping original artwork
Communicate with you about your order, including confirmations and shipping updates
Respond to inquiries and commission requests
Send you marketing emails or newsletters, if you've opted in — you can unsubscribe at any time
Improve the Site and understand how visitors use it
Comply with legal obligations, including tax and accounting requirements

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

3. Sharing Your Information

We share information only as necessary to operate the Site and fulfill orders:

With our payment processor, to complete transactions
With shipping carriers, to deliver your order
With service providers who help us run the Site (e.g., email marketing platforms, analytics tools)
If required by law, subpoena, or other legal process

4. Cookies

This Site uses cookies — small data files stored on your device — to keep the Site functioning properly, remember your cart, and understand site traffic. Some cookies are set directly by Wix as part of the hosting platform.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings, though some parts of the Site (such as the shopping cart) may not function properly without them.

5. Your Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:

Access the personal information we hold about you
Request correction or deletion of your information
Opt out of marketing communications at any time
(For California residents) Rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
(For EU/UK residents) Rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at contact@margarettastudio.com.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, including order records for accounting and tax purposes, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

7. Children's Privacy

This Site is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, Margaretta Studio us at:

contact@margarettastudio.com