1. Who we are
Website: https://marylouartmagic.com
Brand: Marylou’s Art Magic
Contact: [email protected]
Marylou’s Art Magic is a creative wellness brand offering neurographic art practice books, free resources, and blog content focused on emotional healing and mindfulness.
2. What Data We Collect and Why
a) Email subscribers
When you sign up for our newsletter or download a free resource (such as a free practice PDF), we collect your name and email address. This is used to:
- Send you the resource you requested
- Share occasional updates, new books, and blog posts
- Invite you to free review opportunities (ARC team)
We use MailerLite to manage our email list. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of every email. We never sell or share your email with third parties.
b) ARC Review requests
If you apply to receive a free review copy of a book, we collect your name, email address, and preferred review platform (Amazon, Goodreads, etc.). This information is used only to send you the book and follow up on your review. It is not shared with anyone else.
c) Comments on the blog
If you leave a comment on our blog, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your comment, along with your IP address (for spam detection). Your email is never displayed publicly. Your name and comment may be visible to other visitors once approved.
d) Contact form
If you send us a message via the contact form or by email, we store your name, email address, and message in order to respond to you. These are not shared with third parties.
e) Cookies
Our website uses cookies to:
- Remember your preferences and login status (if applicable)
- Analyze website traffic via Google Analytics (anonymized)
- Enable embedded content from third-party platforms (e.g., YouTube, Amazon)
You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.
f) Embedded content (Amazon, YouTube, etc.)
Some pages include embedded content such as book previews or videos. This content behaves as if you visited those websites directly and may collect data according to their own privacy policies.
3. How Long We Keep Your Data
- Email subscribers: Until you unsubscribe
- ARC applicants: Up to 12 months after your review is posted, then deleted
- Blog comments: Indefinitely, unless you request deletion
- Contact messages: Up to 12 months
4. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data at any time
- Unsubscribe from our email list at any time
To exercise any of these rights, email us at: [email protected]
We will respond within 30 days.
5. Third-Party Services We Use
| Service | Purpose | Their Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| MailerLite | Email marketing | mailerlite.com/privacy |
| Google Analytics | Website traffic analysis | policies.google.com/privacy |
| Amazon | Book sales & embeds | amazon.com/privacy |
| WordPress | Website platform | automattic.com/privacy |
| Gravatar | Profile pictures in comments | automattic.com/privacy |
6. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We encourage you to contact us immediately at [email protected] if you have any concerns.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our website and content are intended for adults (18+). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe a child has submitted data to us, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. When we do, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
9. Contact
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