Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 23, 2024

Last Updated Date: March 13, 2025

This Privacy Policy applies to Catholic Art, a company providing religious artwork and related services through our website, catholicart.com. At Catholic Art, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect from our customers, how we use that information, and the measures we take to safeguard it. By using our website and services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy, as well as our Cookies Policy and Terms of Service.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following personal information from our customers:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Physical address
  • Phone number (optional, if provided for shipping or contact purposes)
  • Order details (e.g., product selections, purchase history)
  • IP address or device information (collected automatically by our website or third-party tools)

We collect this information to fulfill orders, ship products accurately, and ensure smooth operation of our services.

2. How We Collect Information

We collect personal information through forms on our website when you make a purchase or sign up for our services. Payment information is collected and processed securely through third-party providers such as Stripe. We may also collect limited technical information, such as your IP address, automatically through our website’s server logs for operational purposes.

3. Purpose of Data Collection

The personal information we collect is used solely for the purpose of processing and shipping your orders accurately. Your information may also be used to communicate with you about your order or respond to inquiries, if applicable. We do not currently collect non-personal data (e.g., anonymized analytics) beyond what is necessary for order fulfillment.

4. Data Sharing

We do not share your personal information with any third parties, except as necessary to process your payments through third-party providers like Stripe or to deliver your order through trusted shipping partners (e.g., sharing your name and address for shipping purposes). We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

5. Data Security

We employ robust data security measures, including industry-standard encryption (e.g., SSL) for data transmission and secure storage practices, to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. Our security practices are designed to maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your data.

6. User Rights

You have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the use of your personal information. You may also request a copy of your data or object to its processing, where applicable under law. To exercise these rights, please contact us at contact@catholicart.com, and we will respond to your request within 30 days.

7. Cookies and Tracking

While Catholic Art does not use cookies or other tracking technologies directly, third-party services integrated into our website, such as our payment processor Stripe, may use cookies to facilitate secure transactions. These cookies are managed by the respective third parties, and Catholic Art does not have control over them. Please refer to Stripe’s Privacy Policy [https://stripe.com/privacy] for more information. For additional details, see our separate Cookies Policy [to be added later].

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently received personal information from a child under 13, we will delete such information from our records. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at contact@catholicart.com.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill your order and comply with legal obligations (e.g., tax or accounting purposes), typically no longer than 7 years. After this period, your data will be securely deleted.

10. International Data Transfers

If you are located outside the United States, your data may be transferred to and processed in the U.S., where our servers are located. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites and encourage you to review their policies.

12. Policy Updates

If we make material changes to this policy, we will notify you by email (if provided) or by posting a prominent notice on our website prior to the change taking effect. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Catholic Art
Email: contact@catholicart.com
(We are an online-based business and do not provide a physical mailing address at this time.)

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