Who We Are

Julie Metzger Art is the online gallery and shop of artist Julie Metzger.

Website: https://juliemetzger.art

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please use the contact form on this website.

Information We Collect

When you visit this website, we may collect information in several ways.

Information You Provide

You may voluntarily provide personal information when you:

  • Purchase artwork
  • Request a commissioned piece
  • Subscribe to email updates
  • Contact us through a form
  • Leave a comment (if comments are enabled)

This information may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Billing and shipping address
  • Phone number (if provided)
  • Order information
  • Any message you choose to send

We only collect the information necessary to fulfill your order, respond to your inquiry, or provide requested updates.

Google Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics to understand visitor behavior.

Google Analytics collects anonymous information such as:

  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on the site
  • Traffic sources
  • Device information
  • General location

Google Analytics does not identify you personally.

You can learn more about how Google uses data here:

https://policies.google.com/privacy

You can also opt out of Google Analytics by visiting:

https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Social Media

Visitors may arrive at this website through links from platforms such as:

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • TikTok
  • LinkedIn

These platforms may collect information according to their own privacy policies before you arrive on this website.

If you share content from this site or interact with embedded social media content, those platforms may also collect information about your activity.

Cookies

This website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience.

Cookies may be used to:

  • Keep items in your shopping cart
  • Remember your preferences
  • Improve website functionality
  • Analyze website traffic
  • Measure marketing effectiveness

Most web browsers allow you to disable cookies through your browser settings. Some features of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

Orders & Payments

When you purchase artwork, your information is used only to:

  • Process your payment
  • Ship your order
  • Communicate regarding your purchase
  • Comply with legal and tax requirements

Payment information is processed securely through our payment providers. Julie Metzger Art does not store your full credit card information.

Email Communications

If you choose to subscribe to email updates, your email address will only be used to send occasional news, new artwork releases, events, or studio updates.

You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in every email.

Embedded Content

Pages on this website may include embedded content such as YouTube videos, Instagram posts, Facebook posts, or Pinterest pins.

Embedded content behaves the same as if you visited the originating website directly. These third-party websites may collect information, use cookies, and monitor your interaction with their content.

How We Protect Your Information

Reasonable security measures are used to protect the information you provide. However, no method of transmitting information over the internet or storing electronic data is completely secure.

Who We Share Your Information With

Your personal information is never sold or rented.

Information may be shared only when necessary with trusted service providers that help operate this website, including:

  • Payment processors
  • Shipping providers
  • Website hosting
  • Email marketing services
  • Website analytics providers

These providers receive only the information necessary to perform their services.

Your Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal information
  • Request corrections
  • Request deletion of your personal information (unless we are legally required to keep it)
  • Withdraw consent for marketing emails

To make a request, please contact us through the contact page on this website.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes to the website, services, or legal requirements.

The most current version will always be posted on this page.