Privacy Policy

americamartin.com

Last Updated March 2026.

Thank you for visiting my website. I respect your privacy and am committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, store, and protect your data when you visit and interact with my website.

By using this website, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy.

INFORMATION I COLLECT

I collect several types of information from and about users of my website:

1. Information You Provide Directly

When you submit information to this website via webform, we collect the data requested in the webform in order to track and respond to your submissions. We share this information with Squarespace, our online hosting provider, so that they can provide website services to us.

Email Newsletter Subscription:

Email address
Name (if provided)
Subscription preferences

Contact Forms:

Name
Email address
Message content
Any additional information you choose to provide

User Submissions (Comments, Testimonials, etc.):

Name or username
Email address
Content of your submission
Any photos or images you upload

2. Information Collected Automatically

This website is hosted by Squarespace. Squarespace collects personal data when you visit this website, including:

Information about your browser, network and device
Web pages you visited prior to coming to this website
Web pages you view while on this website
Your IP address

Squarespace needs the data to run this website, and to protect and improve its platform and services. Squarespace analyzes the data in a de-personalized form.

We share this information with Squarespace, our website analytics provider, to learn about site traffic and activity.

Website Analytics: When you visit my website, certain information is automatically collected, including:

IP address
Browser type and version
Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
Operating system
Pages visited and time spent on each page
Referring website
Timestamps
Click behavior and navigation patterns
Scrolling
Searches
Internal links

Cookies and Tracking Technologies:

My website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. See the "Cookies Policy" section below for detailed information.

HOW I USE YOUR INFORMATION

I use the information I collect for the following purposes:

To Communicate With You:

Send newsletter updates about my artwork, exhibitions, and events
Respond to your inquiries and contact form submissions
Provide customer support

To Improve My Website:

Analyze website traffic and user behavior
Understand which content is most popular
Improve website functionality and user experience
Troubleshoot technical issues

To Protect My Rights:

Enforce my Terms of Use and Copyright Policy
Prevent fraud and abuse
Comply with legal obligations

Marketing and Promotion:

Share testimonials and user-generated content (with your permission)
Promote my artwork and exhibitions
Engage with my audience on social media

COOKIES POLICY

This website uses cookies and similar technologies, which are small files or pieces of text that download to a device when a visitor accesses a website or app. For information about viewing the cookies dropped on your device, visit The cookies Squarespace uses.

These necessary and required cookies are always used, which allow Squarespace, our hosting platform, to securely serve this website to you.

These analytics and performance cookies are used on this website, as described below, only when you acknowledge our cookie banner. This website uses analytics and performance cookies to view site traffic, activity, and other data.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and track your activity.

Types of Cookies I Use:

Essential Cookies:

Required for basic website functionality
Enable navigation and access to secure areas
Cannot be disabled without affecting website performance

Analytics Cookies:

Track how visitors use my website
Collect data on page views, traffic sources, and user behavior
Help me improve website content and design

Social Media Cookies:

Enable social sharing features (Pinterest, social media embeds)
Allow you to share content directly to social platforms
May track your interaction with shared content

Third-Party Cookies:

Set by external services I use (see "Third-Party Services" section)
Used for analytics, social sharing, and embedded content

How to Control Cookies:

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

View what cookies are stored
Delete cookies
Block all cookies
Block third-party cookies only

Note: Disabling cookies may affect your experience on my website and limit certain features.

Browser Cookie Settings:

Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and Website Data
Edge: Settings > Privacy, Search, and Services > Cookies

THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

My website uses the following third-party services that may collect information about you:

Google Analytics

I use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior.

What Google Analytics Collects:

IP address (anonymized)
Pages visited and time on site
Geographic location (city/country level)
Device and browser information
Traffic sources

How to Opt Out: You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Google's Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Pinterest Share Buttons

Pinterest share buttons allow you to save (pin) my artwork images to your Pinterest boards.

What Pinterest Collects:

Images you pin
Your Pinterest account information (if logged in)
Device and browser information

Pinterest Privacy Policy: https://policy.pinterest.com/privacy-policy

Social Media Embeds

My website may include embedded content from social media platforms including:

Here are the platforms and their links to their Privacy Policies:

Instagram/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy
X: https://x.com/privacy
Threads: https://help.instagram.com/
Pinterest: https://policy.pinterest.com/en/privacy-policy
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy
YouTube: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/privacy

What Social Media Embeds May Collect: These platforms may use cookies and tracking technologies according to their own privacy policies. I do not control these third-party tracking practices.

EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS

Newsletter Subscription

When you subscribe to my email newsletter, I collect your email address and any optional information you provide (such as your name).

What I Send:

Exhibition announcements
New artwork releases
Blog post updates
Studio news and behind-the-scenes content

Email Service Provider:

I use Squarespace Email to manage my email list. Your information is stored securely on their servers. When you submit information to this website via webform, we collect the data requested in the webform in order to track and respond to your submissions. We share this information with Squarespace, our online store hosting provider, so that they can provide website services to us.

Your Rights:

You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in every email
You can request to view, update, or delete your information
I will never sell or rent your email address to third parties

Transactional Emails

If you contact me through my website, I may send you emails in response to your inquiry. These emails are necessary for communication and are not promotional.

HOW I PROTECT YOUR INFORMATION

I take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction:

Security Measures:

Secure website hosting with SSL encryption (HTTPS)
Regular software updates and security patches
Limited access to personal information
Secure email service providers
Regular backups of website data

Data Retention:

I retain your information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy
Email subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe
Contact form data is retained for customer service purposes
Analytics data is retained according to Google Analytics' default retention settings

Please Note: No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While I strive to protect your information, I cannot guarantee absolute security.

SHARING YOUR INFORMATION

I do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

I may share your information only in the following circumstances:

With Service Providers:

Email marketing platforms (for sending newsletters)
Website hosting services
Analytics providers (Google Analytics)
Payment processors (if you make a purchase)

These service providers are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential and use it only for the services they provide to me.

For Legal Reasons:

To comply with legal obligations, court orders, or government requests
To protect my rights, property, or safety
To enforce my Terms of Use or Copyright Policy
To prevent fraud or illegal activities

With Your Consent:

If you provide testimonials or reviews, I may display them on my website with your name (with your permission)
If you tag me on social media, I may repost your content with attribution

YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS

For All Users:

Access: You have the right to request access to the personal information I hold about you.
Correction: You can request that I correct any inaccurate information.
Deletion: You can request that I delete your personal information (subject to legal retention requirements).
Opt-Out: You can opt out of email communications at any time by clicking "unsubscribe" in any email.

For EU Visitors (GDPR Rights):

If you are located in the European Union, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data in a portable format
Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how I use your data
Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
Right to Object: Object to processing of your data for certain purposes
Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time (does not affect prior processing)
Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with your local data protection authority
Legal Basis for Processing: I process your data based on:

Consent (for newsletter subscriptions)
Legitimate interests (for website analytics and improvement)
Contractual necessity (for inquiries and communications)

For California Residents (CCPA Rights):

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

Right to Know: Request information about the personal data I collect, use, and share
Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the "sale" of personal information (Note: I do not sell personal information)
Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal information I hold about you.
Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: Consumers can limit the use and disclosure of sensitive data, such as precise geolocation, social security numbers, or health information.
Right to Non-Discrimination: You will not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights

CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

My website is not intended for children under the age of 18. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided me with personal information, please contact me immediately so I can delete it.

INTERNATIONAL VISITORS

My website is is hosted in the United States. If you are visiting from outside United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in United States where data protection laws may differ from those in your country. By using my website, you consent to the transfer of your information to United States and processing according to this privacy policy.

DOWNLOADABLE DOCUMENTS

When you download my CV, Bio, or other documents from my website:

I may track download statistics (number of downloads, timing) through analytics
Your IP address and device information may be logged
No personal information is required to download public documents
Downloaded documents are for your personal reference and should not be redistributed without permission

CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

I reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. When I make changes, I will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

Material Changes: If I make material changes to how I use your personal information, I will notify you by:

Posting a prominent notice on my website
Sending an email to newsletter subscribers (if applicable)

Your continued use of my website after changes are made constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

CONTACT ME

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact me:

America Martin
Email: info@americamartin.com

Mailing Address:
304 N Occidental Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
United States

For GDPR requests: Please include "GDPR Request" in your email subject line
For CCPA requests: Please include "CCPA Request" in your email subject line

I will do my best to respond in a timely manner.