At ArtBySona.com, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy document explains what information is collected, how it is used, and how we protect your data when you visit or interact with our website.
By using this website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Who we are
Our website address is:
https://www.artbysona.com
ArtBySona.com is an artist-owned website that showcases original handmade artwork, creative content, and related information.
Information We Collect
We may collect personal information from you in the following ways:
- When you leave comments on the website
- When you contact us via forms or email
- When you interact with website features
The information collected may include your name, email address, IP address, and browser details.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam.
An anonymized string (hash) created from your email address may be provided to the Gravatar service to check if you use it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available at:
https://automattic.com/privacy/
Once your comment is approved, your profile picture (if any) may be visible to the public alongside your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website, please avoid uploading images that contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images published on the site.
Cookies
ArtBySona.com uses cookies to improve user experience.
- If you leave a comment, you may choose to save your name, email address, and website in cookies. These cookies are for convenience and last for one year.
- When you visit the login page, a temporary cookie is set to check whether your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
- When you log in, cookies are used to save your login information and display preferences. Login cookies last for two days, and display cookies last for one year.
- If you select “Remember Me,” your login will persist for two weeks.
- If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie contains no personal data and expires after one day.
You can disable cookies through your browser settings if you prefer.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles or pages on this website may include embedded content (such as videos, images, or posts). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the same way as if you visited that external website directly.
These third-party websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional tracking, and monitor your interaction with embedded content, especially if you are logged into their platform.
Advertising & Google AdSense
ArtBySona.com may display advertisements provided by third-party ad networks such as Google AdSense.
Google and its partners may use cookies (including the DoubleClick cookie) to serve ads based on a user’s visit to this and other websites.
Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting:
https://adssettings.google.com/
Third-party ad servers may collect information to provide relevant advertisements.
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell, trade, or rent users’ personal identification information to others.
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email for security purposes.
How Long We Retain Your Data
- Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely to recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically.
- For users who register on the website (if any), personal information provided in their user profile is stored.
- Website administrators can view and edit that information.
Your Rights Over Your Data
You have the right to:
- Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your personal data
This does not include data we are required to keep for administrative, legal, or security reasons.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services to ensure website security.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, you can contact us at:
📧 Email: codexstore24@gmail.com
📍 Location: Kanpur, India