Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Yachinyou.art ("we," "us," or "our"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us when you visit our website or purchase original artwork. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices regarding that information.

By using our website and services, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2a. Information You Provide Directly

When you place an order or sign up for our newsletter, we may collect:

Full name
Email address
Shipping and billing address
Phone number (if provided)
Order details and purchase history
Messages or inquiries you send to us

2b. Payment Information

We do not store your payment card details on our servers. All payment transactions are processed securely through a third-party payment processor (such as Stripe or PayPal). Please review their respective privacy policies for information on how they handle your payment data.

2c. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain information is collected automatically, including:

IP address and browser type
Device and operating system information
Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
Cookie and tracking data (see Section 5 below)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Process and fulfill your orders, including shipping original artwork to your address
Send order confirmations, shipping updates, and customer service communications
Send newsletters and updates about new artwork, exhibitions, or promotions (only if you have opted in)
Improve our website, products, and customer experience
Analyze website traffic and usage patterns through analytics tools
Comply with legal obligations and resolve disputes

We will never sell your personal information to third parties, nor use it for any purpose unrelated to providing our services to you.

4. How We Share Your Information

We share your personal information only in the following circumstances:

Shipping carriers: We share your name and shipping address with carriers (e.g., USPS, UPS, FedEx) solely to fulfill your order.
Payment processors: Your payment information is handled by Stripe, PayPal, or a similar processor, which operates under their own privacy policy.
Analytics providers: Aggregated, anonymized data may be shared with analytics services such as Google Analytics to help us understand how our website is used.
Legal requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or other governmental authority.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party for marketing purposes.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and gather analytics data. These may include:

Essential cookies: Required for basic website functionality (e.g., shopping cart).
Analytics cookies: Used by services such as Google Analytics to track page visits, session duration, and traffic sources. This data is aggregated and anonymized.
Preference cookies: Used to remember your settings and preferences.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website. For more information on how Google uses data collected via analytics, please visit: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites

6. Email Communications and Newsletter

If you subscribe to our newsletter or marketing emails, we will use your email address to send you updates about new artwork, studio news, and promotions. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link in any email we send, or by contacting us directly at the address below.

We will not share your email address with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by applicable law. Order records are typically retained for a minimum of seven (7) years for accounting and legal purposes. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time.
Data portability: Request your data in a structured, commonly used format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address listed in Section 11.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete it.

10. Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we are committed to using industry-standard practices to safeguard your data.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:

Yachinyou.art

Email: yachinyou at yachinyou.art

Website: yachinyou.art

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. When we do, we will revise the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.