PRIVACY POLICY

EFFECTIVE DATE: August 2025

At Butterfly Art Collective (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (www.butterflyartcollective.com), make a purchase, or interact with our content.

By using our site, you agree to the terms outlined below.

1. Information We Collect

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

  • Make a purchase from our online store

  • Sign up for our newsletter or mailing list

  • Fill out a contact form

  • Participate in an event or survey

  • Donate or engage in a fundraising campaign

Information collected may include:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Billing and shipping address

  • Phone number

  • Payment information (processed securely via third-party providers)

  • IP address and browsing behavior (via cookies or analytics tools)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide to:

  • Process and fulfill orders

  • Send order confirmations, shipping updates, or customer service responses

  • Share updates about new products, events, and campaigns

  • Improve the performance, design, and functionality of our website

  • Ensure secure, legal, and responsible site usage

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

3. Email Communications

If you opt in to receive emails from us, we may contact you with updates, stories, event invitations, or fundraising opportunities. You may unsubscribe at any time using the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of our emails.

We use [Mailchimp / ConvertKit / Squarespace Email Campaigns—insert actual provider] to manage our mailing list.

4. Cookies & Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activity. This helps us improve user experience and understand how visitors interact with our site.

You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but please note that some site features may not function properly.

5. Payments & Third-Party Services

We use third-party payment processors to securely handle transactions. Your payment information is encrypted and processed directly by those providers—we do not store full credit card details.

We may also use trusted third-party services (e.g. Squarespace, Google Analytics) to support website functionality and performance. These services are governed by their own privacy policies.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or store information from children.

8. Your Rights

You may request to access, correct, or delete your personal information by contacting us at the email address below. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe in accordance with applicable laws.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the effective date will be updated accordingly. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of those changes.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at: hello@butterflyartco.com.