Privacy Policy for Tracey Telgen Art: Whimsical Watercolor
Effective Date: June 5, 2025
Last Updated: June 16, 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit or interact with traceytelgen.com (the “Site”), a creative art website owned and operated by Tracey Telgen.
1. Information We Collect
We collect minimal personal information, only as needed to operate this website:
a. Information You Voluntarily Provide:
- Your name and email address if you contact us through the site’s contact form
- Any information you share when signing up for a newsletter or email list (if applicable)
b. Automatic Technical Data:
- Your IP address and browser type (for analytics and security)
- Cookies and usage data via WordPress and hosting services (Bluehost)
We do not allow user registration or public posting/commenting at this time.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Respond to your inquiries via the contact form
- Analyze site performance and user behavior through anonymized analytics
- Improve the website’s performance and content delivery
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with advertisers or third-party marketers.
3. Who Has Access to Your Information
- Site Owner (Tracey Telgen): May view any messages or form submissions sent through the website
- Hosting Provider (Bluehost): Handles website performance and uptime, and may log technical information
- Plugins and WordPress Services: Only used to ensure basic website functionality
All tools used are selected based on privacy-respecting practices.
4. Cookies
This website uses cookies to:
- Improve functionality and performance
- Remember your basic browsing preferences
- Collect anonymous analytics (such as page visits)
You can disable cookies in your browser at any time, though some features may not function properly.
5. Cookie & Consent Management
We use the Real Cookie Banner tool to manage your cookie preferences.
You can learn more about how Real Cookie Banner processes data here:
👉 https://devowl.io/rcb/data-processing/
The legal basis for using this tool:
- Article 6(1)(c) GDPR – Compliance with legal obligations
- Article 6(1)(f) GDPR – Legitimate interest in proper consent management
6. Your Rights
Under data privacy regulations (such as GDPR), you have the right to:
- Access or request deletion of your personal data
- Withdraw your consent at any time
- Request corrections or updates to your information
To make any of these requests, please use the contact form available on this website.
7. How We Protect Your Data
Your information is stored on secure servers provided by Bluehost. We use strong passwords, plugin updates, and website protection tools to keep your data safe. However, no system is 100% secure, and we encourage you to contact us with any concerns.
8. Children’s Privacy
This website is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect any personal data from individuals in that age group.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. All changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to request a change to your data, please contact us using the contact form available in the site’s main menu.