PRIVACY POLICY
This Privacy Policy describes how Painting Hangout (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and shares your personal information when you visit or make a purchase from paintinghangout.com (the “Site”).
SUMMARY OF KEY POINTS
Data Collected: We collect personal information such as your name, contact details, and payment info, as well as technical data like your IP address and browser type.
Data Usage: We use this information to fulfill orders, improve services, and provide relevant communications or advertising.
Data Sharing: We share limited information with trusted third-party services like Google Analytics and payment processors.
Your Rights: You may access, correct, or request deletion of your data depending on your location.
Data Security: We follow industry-standard methods to protect your information.
Cookies: Cookies help us enhance your browsing experience and personalize services.
For more detailed information, please continue reading below.
PERSONAL INFORMATION WE COLLECT
When you visit the Site, we automatically collect certain technical data about your device — including your browser, IP address, time zone, and installed cookies. As you navigate the Site, we gather information about the pages you view, how you arrived on our site, and how you interact with it. We call this “Device Information.”
We collect Device Information using:
• Cookies: Data files placed on your device that often include a unique anonymous ID. Learn more at allaboutcookies.org.
• Log Files: These track actions and capture data like IP address, browser type, and time stamps.
• Web Beacons, Tags, and Pixels: These record your browsing behavior on the Site.
When you make or attempt a purchase, we collect:
• Name, billing/shipping address, email, phone number, and payment details (credit card, PayPal, or Stripe). We call this “Order Information.”
When we mention “Personal Information,” we mean both Device Information and Order Information.
HOW DO WE USE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?
Order Information is used to:
• Fulfill orders (including processing payment, arranging shipping, and sending confirmations)
• Communicate with you
• Detect potential fraud or risks
• Send updates and promotions based on your preferences
Device Information is used to:
• Monitor for fraud (especially using your IP address)
• Analyze traffic and improve our website experience
• Support marketing campaigns and ad relevance
SHARING YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
We share your data with third parties only when necessary to operate our business:
• Google Analytics: Helps us understand how visitors interact with our site. Learn more here. To opt out, click here.
• Payment Processors: Such as PayPal and Stripe for secure transactions.
• Marketing Tools: To deliver relevant content and advertising.
We may also share your data to:
• Comply with legal requirements (e.g., subpoenas, court orders)
• Protect our business or users from fraud or abuse
BEHAVIORAL ADVERTISING
We may use your data to show you ads we believe are relevant to your interests.
Learn more: Understanding Online Advertising
To opt out:
• Bing Ads
• Or visit the Digital Advertising Alliance
DO NOT TRACK
We do not alter our data practices based on “Do Not Track” signals from browsers.
YOUR RIGHTS
For European Residents:
• You can request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data.
• We process your data to fulfill orders or pursue our business interests.
• Your data may be transferred outside Europe (e.g., to the U.S. or Canada).
For California Residents:
• Under the CCPA, you can request information on how we collect and use your data.
• You may request deletion of your data.
• To exercise your rights, please contact us below.
DATA SECURITY
We implement industry-standard protections, including encryption, secure data storage, and regular security audits. Our service providers are also required to follow similar safeguards.
DATA RETENTION
We retain Order Information unless and until you ask us to delete it. Device Information is kept only as long as needed for business purposes.
COOKIE MANAGEMENT
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalized services. Cookies help us understand how visitors use our site, so we can improve functionality and tailor content to your interests.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that some parts of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
For more details, please refer to the Cookies section of our Privacy Policy.
CHANGES
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Please review it periodically to stay informed.
ACCESSIBILITY AND INCLUSIVITY
We aim to ensure all users, including those with disabilities, can access this policy. Contact us if you need this information in another format.
CONTACT US
For any questions, requests, or complaints regarding your data:
Email: paintinghangout@gmail.com
Mailing Address:
Painting Hangout
315 E 57th St,
New York, NY, 10022
United States