Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 15, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Jason Marks/Abstracts in Light Fine Art collects, uses, and discloses information about you when you visit my website, abstractsinlightfineart.com

1. Information I Collect

I collect two main types of information from visitors to the Site:

A. Personal Information You Provide

This is information you voluntarily provide to me, such as:

 * Contact Form Data: Your name, email address, and the contents of your message when you use the contact form for inquiries (interviews, commissions, etc.).

 * Mailing List Data (If applicable): Your email address and name if you opt-in to my newsletter or mailing list.

 * Direct Communication: Records of correspondence if you email me directly.

B. Automatically Collected Information (Non-Personal)

When you visit the Site, I may automatically collect certain information through cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies, primarily via third-party analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics). This data includes:

 * Usage Data: Details about your activity on the Site, such as the pages you view, the time and date of your visit, and the time spent on those pages.

 * Device Data: Your device's Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type, operating system, and referral source.

2. How I Use Your Information (The Legal Basis)

I use the collected information for the following purposes and rely on the corresponding legal bases:

To Respond to Inquiries (via Contact Form) | Legitimate Interest / Performance of a Contract | To Operate and Maintain the Site (e.g., troubleshooting) | Legitimate Interest | To Analyze Site Usage (e.g., traffic patterns) | Legitimate Interest (or Consent, depending on cookie setup) | To Send Newsletters/Marketing (If you opt-in) | Consent | To Comply with Legal Obligations | Legal Obligation 

3. Print Sales and Third-Party Disclosure (Fine Art America)

I use the Fine Art America (FAA) platform to handle all print sales and fulfillment.

 * I DO NOT collect, process, or store any financial data, shipping addresses, or specific purchase records related to FAA transactions on this Site.

 * When you click on the FAA widget and proceed to purchase, you are subject to the separate Privacy Policy and Terms of Service of Fine Art America. Please review their policies for information on how they handle your data, payment, shipping, and returns. https://fineartamerica.com/termsofuse.html?document=privacypolicy

Other Third-Party Services

I may share your data with the following third parties who help operate my business:

 * Analytics Providers: Google Analytics (to understand traffic).

 * Website Host: IONOS.

 * Email Marketing Service: IONOS (If applicable).

4. Data Retention

I will retain your Personal Information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. For example, I retain contact form data for 6 months after an inquiry is closed, unless I am required to retain it longer for legal obligations.

5. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

 * Right of Access: You can request copies of the personal data I hold about you.

 * Right to Rectification: You can request that I correct any information you believe is inaccurate.

 * Right to Erasure ('Right to be Forgotten'): You can request that I delete your personal data.

 * Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that I limit the way I use your data.

 * Right to Data Portability: You can request that I transfer your data to another organization, or directly to you.

 * Right to Withdraw Consent: If I rely on your consent to process your data, you can withdraw that consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me using the information below.

6. Children's Privacy

My website is not intended for use by anyone under the age of 16. I do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided me with Personal Information, please contact me so I can take necessary action.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy will indicate when the most recent changes were made.

8. Contact Me

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, your data, or would like to exercise your rights, please contact me:

 * By Email: jason.marks@abstractsinlightfineart.com