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.

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1. What Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

• Name and contact details (email address, shipping address) when placing an order or enquiring 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 6 below

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2. How We Use Your Information

We use the personal information we collect to:

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• Process and fulfill your orders, including coordination with our print fulfilment partner (Printful) for print products

• Send order confirmations, shipping notifications, and customer service communications

• Respond to enquiries 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:

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• Printful — our print-on-demand fulfilment partner, who receives your name and shipping address to fulfil print and merchandise orders.

• 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 — who receive your delivery address to complete shipment of original artwork.

• 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, analyse traffic, and support the shopping experience. We use:

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• 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

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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