Privacy Policy
**Privacy Policy**
Effective Date: August 26, 2026
Last Updated: August 26, 2026
Scardina Fine Art (“I,” “me,” “my,” or “Scardina Fine Art”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you visit my website www.scardinafineart.com (the “Site”) or purchase artwork from me.
1. Information I Collect
a. Information You Provide Directly
- Name, billing/shipping address, email address, phone number
- Payment information (credit card numbers are NEVER stored by me; they are processed securely by my third-party payment processor)
- Any other information or media you voluntarily provide (e.g., messages, inquiries, or commission requests)
b. Information That May be Collected Automatically
- IP address, browser type, device information, operating system
- Pages viewed, time spent on pages, referring URL, and other analytics data
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 6)
c. Information from Third Parties
I may receive information about you from payment processors, shipping carriers, fraud prevention services, and advertising partners.
2. How I Use Your Information
I use your information to:
- Process and fulfill your orders (including sending confirmations and shipping updates)
- Securely process payments and prevent fraud
- Communicate with you about orders, inquiries, commissions, and customer service
- Improve my website, artwork offerings, and services
- Send promotional emails or newsletters (only if you opt in; you can unsubscribe anytime)
- Comply with legal and tax obligations
3. Third-Party Service Providers
I work with trusted third parties to operate my business. They only receive the minimum data needed and are required to keep it confidential:
Third-party services include but are not limited to Web hosting, Payment processing, Shipping & fulfillment, Email marketing, Send newsletters (opt-in only), Fraud prevention. I do not sell your personal data to anyone.
4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
My site may use cookies and similar technologies for essential functions (cart, checkout), analytics, and marketing/retargeting. You can manage preferences via your browser or my cookie consent banner.
5. Data Sharing & Disclosure
I only share your data when:
- Necessary with the service providers listed above
- Required by law or legal process
- Needed to protect my rights, property, or safety (or that of my customers)
- During a future sale or transfer of my business (you will be notified)
6. Data Security
I use HTTPS/TLS encryption, secure payment gateways, and industry-standard protections. While no system is 100% secure, I take reasonable steps to keep your information safe.
7. Data Retention
I retain personal data only as long as necessary (typically up to 7 years for tax and accounting purposes as a sole proprietorship) or as required by law, then securely delete or anonymize it.
8. Your Rights & Choices
Depending on your location (CCPA, GDPR, etc.), you may have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal data
- Opt out of marketing communications
- Request I stop any “sale” of your data (I do not sell data)
- Withdraw consent
Contact me via Instagram @ScardinaFineArt, or via the site's Contact Form if it is available. I will respond within 30 days or the timeframe required by law.
9. Children’s Privacy
This Site is a general-audience site. It is not directed to children under 13, and I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If I learn that I have collected personal information from a child under 13 without verifiable parental consent, I will delete that information as soon as reasonably possible.
Commissioned portraits of a minor: only a parent or legal guardian may submit a child's name, photo, or other personal information, and only to fulfill that commission. I use that material solely to create and deliver the artwork. I do not use it to create an account for the child, to market to the child, or to collect any other personal information from the child.
A parent or guardian who believes I may have information about a child under 13 may contact me via the site's Contact Form and request that it be deleted.
10. International Transfers
Your data may be processed in the United States or other countries where my service providers operate. I use appropriate safeguards when required.
11. Changes to This Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. The new version will be posted here with an updated “Last Updated” date. Significant changes will be announced via email or a site banner.
12. Contact Me at:
Contact me via Instagram @ScardinaFineArt, or via the site's Contact Form if it is available.