Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 6, 2026

Welcome to Artful Aquarist ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your information when you visit artfulaquarist.com.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Your name

  • Email address

  • Messages submitted through our contact form

  • Information you provide when signing up for our email newsletter

  • Information submitted when entering giveaways or promotions

You may choose not to provide this information, although some features may not be available.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Pages visited

  • Date and time of your visit

  • Referring website

This information helps us understand how visitors use our website and improve the experience.

How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

  • Respond to inquiries

  • Send newsletters and promotional emails (only if you have opted in)

  • Deliver digital downloads or requested resources

  • Administer giveaways and promotions

  • Improve our website and content

  • Analyze website performance

  • Prevent fraud or misuse

  • Comply with legal obligations

Email Marketing

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we may send:

  • Shop updates

  • Product launches

  • Exclusive offers

  • Discounts

  • Free digital downloads

  • Artist news

You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in every email.

Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Remember your preferences

  • Analyze website traffic

  • Improve website performance

You can disable cookies through your browser settings if you prefer.

Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party services to operate our business. Depending on how you interact with our website, these services may collect information according to their own privacy policies.

These services may include:

  • Website hosting provider

  • Email marketing provider

  • Google Analytics

  • Etsy (when you visit our Etsy shop)

  • Ko-fi

  • Payment processors

  • Social media platforms

We do not control the privacy practices of these third-party services.

External Links

Our website may contain links to other websites, including Etsy, Ko-fi, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, TikTok, and other third-party services.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

Giveaways and Promotions

If you enter a giveaway or promotion, we may collect:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Any additional information required for entry

Information collected for giveaways will be used solely to administer the promotion, contact winners, and, if you separately choose to opt in, send marketing emails.

Entering a giveaway does not automatically subscribe you to promotional emails unless you expressly consent.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmitting information over the internet or storing electronic data is completely secure.

Your Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal information

  • Request correction of inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of your personal information

  • Withdraw consent to marketing communications

  • Request information about how your data is used

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

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 Effective Date.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:

Artful Aquarist

Email: hello@artfulaquarist.com