Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 4, 2026

Alvilda Studio ("we," "us," or "our") is a United States-based artist portfolio website operated by an independent artist. We operate alvildastudio.com (the "Site") to showcase original artwork and provide information about the artist and their creative work. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the Site.

We reserve the right to make changes to this Privacy Policy at any time and for any reason. We will alert you about any changes by updating the "Last Updated" date of this Privacy Policy. You are encouraged to periodically review this Privacy Policy to stay informed of updates.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Subscribe to our newsletter or mailing list
  • Contact us via email, contact forms, or other communication channels
  • Submit inquiries about artwork or commission requests
  • Participate in surveys or promotions
  • Leave comments or feedback

This personal information may include:

  • Name and contact information (email address, phone number)
  • Information about your interests in art and specific artwork
  • Communications with us, including questions and feedback
  • Any other information you choose to provide

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you access the Site, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing actions, including:

  • IP address and geolocation data
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Device information (device type, unique device identifiers)
  • Referral URLs and pages visited
  • Time and date of visits
  • Clickstream data and browsing behavior
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:

  • Respond to inquiries and provide information about artwork
  • Send newsletters about new artwork, exhibitions, and art-related updates (with your consent)
  • Process commission requests and artwork inquiries
  • Personalize your browsing experience
  • Conduct occasional surveys or promotional events
  • Improve our website and artwork presentation
  • Understand which artwork and content resonates with visitors
  • Monitor and analyze website usage and trends
  • Protect against unauthorized access and misuse of the Site
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Protect the rights and safety of the artist and visitors

3. Legal Basis for Processing

3.1 United States Users

As a US-based artist and website operator, we process your personal information based on your consent, to comply with legal requirements, and for our legitimate interests, including showcasing art, responding to inquiries, preventing misuse of the Site, and communicating about new artwork and exhibitions.

3.2 International Users (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, we process your personal data based on:

  • Consent: You have given explicit consent for processing for specific purposes
  • Contract: Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you
  • Legal Obligation: Processing is necessary to comply with legal requirements
  • Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, such as improving our services, fraud prevention, and marketing

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate the website, such as:

  • Email service providers for newsletters and communications
  • Website hosting providers for secure data storage
  • Analytics services to understand website usage and visitor behavior
  • Content delivery networks for optimized website performance

These service providers are contractually obligated to use your information only as necessary to provide their services and to protect your information.

4.2 Business Transfers

In the unlikely event that ownership or control of the website is transferred to another party, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by law or to:

  • Comply with legal processes, court orders, or government requests
  • Enforce our terms and conditions
  • Protect the rights, artwork, and safety of the artist and visitors
  • Detect, prevent, or address unauthorized use or misuse of the Site

4.4 Aggregated Data

We may share aggregated or anonymized data that does not directly identify you (such as general visitor statistics) for analytics purposes. This helps us understand our audience and improve the website.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities and enhance your experience on our Site.

5.1 Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Site to function properly (e.g., session management)
  • Performance Cookies: Collect information about how visitors use the Site to improve functionality and understand which artwork is most viewed
  • Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and personalize your browsing experience

5.2 Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Site. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View and delete cookies
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Block cookies from specific sites
  • Block all cookies
  • Delete all cookies when you close your browser

5.3 Third-Party Analytics

We may use third-party analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to analyze Site usage. These services use cookies and similar technologies to collect data about your interactions with the Site. You can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Retention periods vary based on:

  • The nature of the information and why we collected it
  • Legal, accounting, or regulatory requirements
  • Fraud prevention and security purposes
  • Legitimate business interests

When personal information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it in accordance with our data retention policies.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS protocols (HTTPS)
  • Encryption of sensitive personal information
  • Regular security updates and monitoring
  • Restricted access to personal information
  • Secure hosting environments with firewalls and monitoring
  • Regular backups to prevent data loss

Despite our security measures, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Privacy Rights

8.1 All Users

Regardless of your location, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to certain exceptions)
  • Opt-Out: Opt-out of marketing communications at any time

8.2 California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including:

  • Right to Know: Request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell
  • Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to certain exceptions)
  • Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of the sale or sharing of your personal information (we do not sell or share your personal information)
  • Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal information
  • Right to Limit: Limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: Not receive discriminatory treatment for exercising your CCPA/CPRA rights

Notice: We do not sell or share your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising purposes.

8.3 Other US State Privacy Rights

If you are a resident of Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, or other states with comprehensive privacy laws, you may have similar rights to those described above, including the right to access, correct, delete, and obtain a copy of your personal information, as well as the right to opt-out of targeted advertising and sales of personal information.

8.4 International Users (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

  • The right to access your personal data
  • The right to rectification of inaccurate data
  • The right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
  • The right to data portability
  • The right to restrict processing
  • The right to object to processing
  • The right to withdraw consent at any time
  • The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
  • The right not to be subject to automated decision-making, including profiling

8.5 Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@alvildastudio.com. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law (typically 30-45 days for US residents, 30 days for GDPR requests). We may require verification of your identity before processing your request to protect your privacy and security.

California residents may also designate an authorized agent to make requests on your behalf. We may require proof of authorization and verification of your identity.

9. International Data Transfers

As a US-based artist and website, your personal information is primarily stored and processed in the United States. If you are accessing our Site from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers and hosting providers are located.

The United States may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country of residence. By using our Site, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and processing in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, when we transfer your personal information to the United States, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
  • Adequacy decisions by the European Commission
  • Other lawful transfer mechanisms recognized under GDPR

10. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

Our Site and services are not intended for children under the age of 13, in compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at info@alvildastudio.com, and we will take steps to delete such information from our systems.

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), our Site is not intended for children under 16 years of age, in accordance with GDPR requirements.

11. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, applications, and services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third parties. This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected by our Site. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

12. Marketing Communications

With your consent, we may send you emails about new artwork, exhibitions, upcoming events, and art-related news. You can opt-out of these communications at any time by:

Please note that even if you opt-out of marketing communications, we may still send you responses to your specific inquiries or questions.

13. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have "Do Not Track" features that allow you to tell websites not to track you. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to Do Not Track signals. At this time, our Site does not respond to Do Not Track browser settings.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in how we operate, technology updates, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will notify you by:

  • Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy
  • Posting a notice on our Site
  • Sending you an email notification (if you have provided your email address)

Your continued use of the Site after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, or if you wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:

Alvilda Studio
Email: info@alvildastudio.com
Website: alvildastudio.com

For California Residents: You may also contact us using the information above to exercise your CCPA/CPRA rights or submit a verifiable consumer request.

For International Users: If you are located in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland and have GDPR-related inquiries, you may contact us at the email address above. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.