Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

Azulma Studio is an independent art studio operated by visual artist Rosalía Salazar in Dallas, Texas, United States.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share personal information when you visit our website, purchase artwork, book a workshop, inquire about a commission, attend an event, or subscribe to our newsletter.

We value your privacy and aim to handle your personal information with care and transparency.

Contact: connect@azulma.online

Website: azulma.online/

2. Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, as well as limited technical information generated when you visit our website.

Artwork Orders and Purchases

When you purchase cyanotype prints or other artwork, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, billing and shipping addresses, order details, and delivery instructions. We use this information to process your purchase, deliver your artwork, and provide customer support.

Workshop Registrations and Events

When you register for an art workshop, exhibition, or other studio event, we may collect your name, email address, optional phone number, registration details, and guest count. This information helps us manage bookings, communicate event details, and organize attendance.

Custom Commissions and Inquiries

If you contact us about a commission, collaboration, or other project, we collect the contact information and project details you choose to provide so we can respond to your inquiry and discuss your request.

Collector's Circle Newsletter

If you subscribe to our Collector's Circle or another studio mailing list, we collect your email address and any preferences you provide to send studio news, artwork previews, journal updates, and invitations.

Website Usage and Technical Information

Our website hosting environment may automatically record technical information when you visit, such as IP addresses, request timestamps, requested pages, browser information, and error logs. Depending on the information available, these records may help us understand general website traffic, estimate visitors' geographic locations, maintain security, and troubleshoot technical issues.

We do not intentionally request sensitive personal information through our general contact forms.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information for the following purposes:

• To process payments and fulfill artwork orders.
• To arrange shipping and communicate about purchases.
• To manage workshop bookings, event RSVPs, and related communications.
• To respond to commission requests and other inquiries.
• To send newsletters and studio updates when you have subscribed or otherwise given consent where required.
• To operate, maintain, and improve our website.
• To monitor website security, prevent misuse, and troubleshoot technical problems.
• To maintain appropriate business, tax, and accounting records.
• To meet applicable legal obligations and protect our legitimate business interests.

We collect and use only the information reasonably necessary for these purposes.

4. Payments and Third-Party Service Providers

Azulma Studio relies on third-party providers to support its website and services.

Stripe — Payment Processing

We use Stripe to process payments where Stripe is offered at checkout. Payment information is handled through Stripe's payment services. We do not intentionally store full payment card numbers or card security codes on our own servers.

Stripe processes information according to its own privacy practices. You can read its [Privacy Policy](<stripe.com/privacy>;).

Hostinger — Website Hosting

Our website is hosted by Hostinger. Information submitted through our website, together with relevant technical logs, may be processed or stored within the hosting environment as necessary to operate and secure the website.

Hostinger's handling of personal information is described in its [Privacy Policy](<hostinger.com/legal/privacy-policy>;).

Newsletter and Booking Services

We may use third-party services to manage newsletter subscriptions, workshop registrations, scheduling, or event communications. Where applicable, these providers may receive the information needed to perform their services.

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Calendar Services

If our website offers calendar links or downloadable calendar files, the information shared will depend on the feature you use. When you choose to open a third-party calendar service, that service may process information according to its own privacy policy.

Third-party providers may process personal information under their own terms and applicable contractual obligations.

We do not sell personal information to data brokers or sell personal information for monetary consideration. We do not use personal information for cross-site behavioral advertising as part of our stated website practices.

5. Cookies and Local Storage

Our website may use cookies or local browser storage to remember preferences and support website functionality.

For example, the website may remember whether you have acknowledged a privacy notice or dismissed a newsletter invitation so that the same prompt is not repeatedly displayed.

We may also use server logs to understand general website traffic, identify technical issues, and maintain website security. These logs may include technical identifiers such as IP addresses.

We do not intentionally use third-party behavioral advertising pixels or cross-site tracking beacons as part of the practices described in this policy.

You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies or storage features may affect some website functionality. Where consent is legally required for non-essential cookies or similar technologies, we will seek that consent.

6. Workshop Photography and Artwork

Art is at the heart of Azulma Studio, and we sometimes photograph workshops, studio activities, and finished artwork to document our creative practice and share studio experiences.

Where photographs or videos identify workshop participants, we will seek appropriate permission before using them for promotional purposes, such as on our website, social media, or marketing materials, where required or appropriate.

Attending a workshop does not automatically mean that you agree to appear in promotional photographs or videos. We aim to respect participants' preferences and will consider reasonable requests concerning the use of their images.

If you have questions about a photograph or wish to discuss its use, please contact us at connect@azulma.online.

7. Newsletter Subscriptions and Marketing Preferences

If you subscribe to the Collector's Circle newsletter, we use your email address to send the updates you requested, which may include new artwork, studio journals, private previews, and workshop invitations.

You can unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link in our emails, where available, or by contacting us directly.

Unsubscribing from marketing emails does not affect essential communications about an order or workshop you have booked.

We will not use newsletter subscription information for unrelated marketing purposes without an appropriate legal basis.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy.

For example:

• Order information may be retained for customer service, tax, accounting, and recordkeeping purposes.
• Workshop registration information may be retained for event administration and necessary business records.
• Commission inquiries may be retained while we respond to your request and manage the relevant project.
• Newsletter information may be retained while you remain subscribed and as needed to maintain subscription preferences.

When information is no longer needed, we will take reasonable steps to delete it or de-identify it, subject to applicable legal obligations and legitimate recordkeeping needs.

Some information may remain temporarily in routine backups or records maintained by service providers.

9. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative and technical measures designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration.

However, no website, electronic transmission, or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. We cannot promise absolute security, but we aim to handle personal information responsibly and limit access to what is necessary.

10. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the right to:

• Request access to personal information we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate information.
• Request deletion of personal information.
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
• Object to or request restrictions on certain processing activities.
• Request a copy of certain information in a portable format.
• Opt out of certain types of data processing where applicable law provides that right.
• Lodge a complaint with an appropriate privacy authority.

These rights are subject to applicable legal requirements and exceptions. For example, we may need to retain certain transaction records to comply with tax or accounting obligations.

How to Make a Privacy Request

To request access, correction, or deletion, email connect@azulma.online with the subject line "Privacy Request."

Please describe the request clearly enough for us to understand what information you are referring to. We may need to verify your identity before responding.

We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law. Where a request cannot be fulfilled in full, we will explain the reason when required.

11. Children's Privacy

Our website is intended for a general audience and is not designed to collect personal information directly from children without appropriate authorization.

If Azulma Studio offers workshops for children, registration and the handling of children's personal information will be managed with appropriate parent or guardian involvement and in accordance with applicable law.

If you believe a child has provided personal information inappropriately through our website, please contact us so we can review the matter.

12. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites or services, including payment providers, calendar tools, and social media platforms.

These third parties maintain their own privacy practices. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites that we do not operate, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing information.

13. International Visitors

Azulma Studio is based in the United States and primarily serves customers in the United States.

If you visit our website from another country, your information may be processed in the United States or other locations where our service providers operate, subject to applicable law and the arrangements with those providers.

Where privacy laws in your location apply to our processing, we will handle your information in accordance with the obligations applicable to us.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy when our services, data practices, or legal obligations change.

Any revised policy will be published on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or would like to make a privacy request, please contact:

Azulma Studio

Rosalía Salazar, Artist & Printmaker

Dallas, Texas, United States

Email: connect@azulma.online

Website: azulma.online/