Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 20, 2026

Welcome to Charlene Ryan Art. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting any personal information you share with us through our website, CharleneRyanArt.com.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the minimal amount of information necessary to display our artwork, process your orders, and communicate with you. This includes:

  • Order & Billing Information: When you purchase a painting or print, we collect your billing address, shipping address, phone number, and order details so we can fulfill your purchase.

  • Information You Provide: If you fill out a contact form, request a custom commission, or sign up for a newsletter, we collect your email address and any messages you send.

  • Automated Information: Our website host, Squarespace, automatically collects basic technical data when you visit, including your IP address, browser type, device type, and the pages you view.

2. How We Process Payments

Your security is our priority. We never see or store your credit card or financial account numbers. All transactions are securely processed through industry-standard, PCI-compliant third-party payment gateways (such as Stripe or PayPal) integrated into our Squarespace store. These processors handle your financial data strictly according to their own privacy policies.

3. How We Use Cookies

Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies through Squarespace to help our online store function properly (such as keeping items in your shopping cart), provide a secure checkout environment, and generate traffic analytics. You can choose to disable cookies through your personal browser settings, though doing so may prevent you from placing an order.

4. How We Use Your Information

We only use your personal data to:

  • Fulfill and ship your ordered paintings, prints, or merchandise.

  • Respond to your inquiries, gallery questions, or custom commission requests.

  • Send you art updates or shop news (only if you have explicitly opted into our mailing list).

  • Monitor website traffic to improve our store and portfolio layout.

5. Third-Party Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We only share data with trusted service providers necessary to run our business, specifically:

  • Squarespace: For website hosting, analytics, and e-commerce infrastructure.

  • Payment Processors: To securely charge your payment method.

  • Shipping Carriers: (Such as USPS, FedEx, or UPS) to deliver your original art and prints to your doorstep.

  • Print-on-Demand Partners: (If applicable) strictly to print and mail your print orders directly to you.

6. Intellectual Property & Security

All images, text, and artwork displayed on this website are the exclusive intellectual property of Charlene Ryan Art. We utilize technical safeguards—including right-click restrictions and low-resolution previews—to protect our work. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at:

  • Name: Website Administrator / Charlene Ryan Art

  • Email: Inquiries@charleneryanart.com