Privacy Policy

Maria Pairitz · mariapairitz.com · Effective: April 1, 2026

This website is operated by Maria Christine Pairitz, trading as Maria Pairitz. We are an independent artist and online retailer based in Indiana, United States. Contact us at info@mariapairitz.com.

1. What Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

Name and contact details (email address, shipping address) when placing an order or inquiring about a commission
Payment information — processed securely by our payment provider; we do not store full card numbers
Communications you send us by email or through website contact forms
Commission brief details (description, references, preferences) when requesting custom work

Information Collected Automatically

Browser type, IP address, operating system, and referring URLs
Pages visited, time spent on the site, and clickstream data via website analytics
Cookie and tracking data — see Section 5 below

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the personal information we collect to:

Process and fulfill your orders
Send order confirmations, shipping notifications, and customer service communications
Respond to inquiries and manage commission requests
Improve our website, products, and services
Comply with legal obligations and resolve disputes
Send occasional marketing emails if you have opted in. You may unsubscribe at any time

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes.

3. How We Share Your Information

We share your information only as necessary to operate our business:

Wix — our website platform, which hosts our store and processes checkout data.
Payment processors (e.g. Stripe, PayPal) — who handle transaction data securely under their own privacy policies.
Shipping carriers (USPS) — who receive your name and delivery address to deliver your order.
Our printing partner, theprintspace (creativehub), based in the United Kingdom, and its carriers — who receive your name and delivery address to print and deliver print orders.
Legal or regulatory authorities — if required by law, court order, or to protect our rights.

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this policy. Order records are retained for a minimum of 7 years to comply with US tax and accounting obligations. You may request deletion of your personal data at any time by emailing info@mariapairitz.com, subject to legal retention requirements.

5. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to help the site function, analyze traffic, and support the shopping experience. We use:

Essential cookies: Required for the site and checkout to function correctly.
Analytics cookies: Collect anonymised data on how visitors use the site.
Functional cookies: Remember your preferences and shopping cart.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may affect site functionality.

6. Your Rights

All Users

Regardless of where you are located, you may:

Request access to the personal information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your data, subject to our legal obligations
Opt out of marketing communications at any time by emailing info@mariapairitz.com

California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a resident of California, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to request deletion, and the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information. We do not sell personal information. To exercise your CCPA rights, contact us at info@mariapairitz.com

EU / UK Residents (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Union or United Kingdom, you have rights under GDPR or UK GDPR, including the right to access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, and the right to object. Our lawful basis for processing your data is contract performance and legitimate interests. Contact us at info@mariapairitz.com.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information. Our website uses SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmitted during checkout. However, no internet transmission is completely secure.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. Contact us at info@mariapairitz.com if you believe a child has provided us with personal information.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Us

Email: info@mariapairitz.com

Website: mariapairitz.com

Trading name: Maria Pairitz

Legal entity: Maria Christine Pairitz, Indiana, United States