Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 10 April 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to www.monicavitorino.com. I am committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy outlines how your data is collected, used, and protected when you interact with this website, purchase artwork, book life drawing sessions, or subscribe to updates.

2. Information Collected

Information You Provide:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, and any information submitted via contact forms or booking.

  • Purchase Details: Billing and payment information when purchasing art or booking sessions (processed via secure SSL checkout).

  • Communications: Emails or messages sent via the website.

Automatically Collected Information:

  • Analytics: Visitor data collected through Squarespace and Google Analytics (e.g., IP address, browser, device type).

  • Cookies: This website uses cookies managed by Squarespace. You can manage your cookie preferences via the cookie settings banner.

  • Necessary Cookies – Always on

  • Performance and Analytics – Optional

  • Advertising Cookies – Optional

3. How Your Information Is Used

Your data is used to:

  • Process bookings and art purchases

  • Respond to messages and inquiries

  • Send occasional updates about life drawing sessions (approx. once per month)

  • Share news and invitations about exhibitions or events (for those who opt in)

  • Monitor site performance and user interaction (via analytics)

  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Sharing of Information

Your personal data may be shared with trusted third parties only when necessary:

  • Service providers (e.g. Squarespace, Google Analytics, payment processors)

  • Legal authorities, if required by law

Your data is never sold or rented to third parties.

5. Security

All transactions are secured via SSL encryption through Squarespace. While steps are taken to safeguard your data, no online transmission is entirely secure.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the data held about you

  • Correct inaccuracies

  • Request deletion of your data (where legally allowed)

  • Opt out of marketing emails at any time

To exercise your rights, contact: monica.vitorino.art@gmail.com

7. Updates to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the new effective date.