This Privacy Policy describes how theresartus.com ("I," "me," or "the Site") collects, uses, and discloses information when you visit theresartus.com (the "Site").
1. WHO I AM
This Site is a personal website operated under the name theresartus.com that showcases photography I have taken. I am based in the United States and am the sole operator of this Site. Contact: resartushelp@gmail.com
2. INFORMATION I COLLECT
I only collect personal information if you voluntarily provide it to me, such as your first and last name and email address (for example, if you contact me directly). I do not require this information to browse the Site. The Site also uses cookies and similar tracking technologies, which may automatically collect certain technical information when you visit, including:
- IP address - Browser type and version - Device type and operating system - Pages visited and time spent on the Site - Referring website - Approximate geographic location (derived from IP address)
This information is collected via cookies placed by Google Analytics, Squarespace (my hosting platform), and Instagram (where content is embedded).
Cookies and Similar Technologies You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some Site functionality (such as embedded Instagram content) but will not prevent you from viewing the Site's photography.
Photograph Metadata (EXIF Data) Photos displayed on this Site are taken by me. Original image files may contain embedded metadata (EXIF data), which can include camera make/model and settings, the date and time the photo was taken, and GPS location where the photo was taken (if location services were enabled on the capture device).
Images displayed on this Site may retain original EXIF metadata, including camera information and, in some cases, GPS location data. If you download images from this Site, this metadata may be included in the file.
3. HOW I USE INFORMATION
I use the information I collect to: - Respond to inquiries you send me directly - Operate and maintain the Site - Understand aggregate visitor behavior and Site performance (via cookies) - Detect and prevent technical issues, spam, or abuse I do not sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.
Any personal information you voluntarily provide (such as your name and email) is retained only as long as necessary to respond to you or for record-keeping purposes, unless you request earlier deletion. Cookie data is retained according to the retention policies of the third-party services listed above.
6. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS
California Residents (CCPA/CPRA) If you are a California resident, you have the right to: - Know what personal information is collected about you and how it's used
- Request deletion of your personal information - Correct inaccurate personal information - Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (note: this Site does not sell or share personal information) - Not be discriminated against for exercising these rights
Other States If you reside in a state with its own comprehensive privacy law (e.g., Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, or others), you may have similar rights to access, correct, or delete your personal information. To exercise any of these rights regarding information you've provided directly, contact me at resartushelp@gmail.com. Requests regarding cookie data collected by Google Analytics, Squarespace, or Instagram may need to be directed to those providers using the links above.
7. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
This Site is not directed at children under 13, and I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13, in accordance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
8. DATA SECURITY
I take reasonable measures to protect any personal information you provide, but no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and I cannot guarantee absolute security. Data collected via cookies is subject to the security practices of the respective third-party providers.
9. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
10. CONTACT
Questions about this Privacy Policy can be directed to: theresartus.com