Privacy Policy

Albert Pavlis (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website https://albertbpavlis.com/ (the “Site”), where we sell original artwork, paintings, custom portraits, and print-on-demand products featuring our artwork. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit or make a purchase from our Site.

By using our Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Who We Are

Business name: Albert Pavlis

Email: info@albertpavlis.com

2. Information We Collect

a) Information You Provide to Us

When you create an account, place an order, request a custom portrait, sign up for our newsletter, or contact us, we may collect:

Name
Email address
Billing and shipping address
Payment information (processed securely by our payment processor — we do not store full card numbers)
Photos or images you upload for custom portrait requests
Any messages, comments, or content you submit to us

b) Information Collected Automatically

When you browse our Site, we automatically collect certain information through cookies and similar technologies, including:

IP address
Browser type and device information
Pages viewed and time spent on the Site
Referring website
General location (city/region level, derived from IP)

c) Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from:

Our print-on-demand fulfillment partner(s), to process and ship your order
Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal), to confirm payment status
Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Process and fulfill your orders, including production and shipping of prints and original artwork
Communicate with you about your order, account, or inquiries
Send you marketing emails or newsletters (only if you opt in, and you may unsubscribe at any time)
Improve our Site, products, and customer experience
Detect and prevent fraud or unauthorized transactions
Comply with legal obligations

For custom portrait requests, any photos you upload are used solely for the purpose of creating your commissioned artwork and are not used for any other purpose without your consent.

4. Cookies

Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate the shopping cart, remember your preferences, and analyze site traffic. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect the functionality of the Site (e.g., the shopping cart).

5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

Print-on-demand fulfillment providers, to print and ship your order
Payment processors, to securely process payment
Shipping carriers, to deliver your order
Service providers who help us operate the Site (e.g., hosting, email marketing, analytics)
Legal authorities, if required by law, court order, or to protect our legal rights

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, including order history, tax, and accounting requirements, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access the personal information we hold about you
Request correction or deletion of your personal information
Object to or restrict certain processing
Withdraw consent to marketing communications at any time
Request a copy of your data in a portable format

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@albertpavlis.com.

8. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under 13 (or 16, depending on jurisdiction), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. International Visitors

If you are accessing our Site from outside [COUNTRY], please note your information may be transferred to and processed in [COUNTRY], where data protection laws may differ from those in your country.

11. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., social media). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at: