Effective Date: JAN 5, 2025
Contact Email: Sarah@makingartfun.com
At MakingArtFun.com, we care about your privacy. We only collect the information we need to run our art and education site — like your name and email if you sign up for updates. We don’t sell your data. We use tools like Google Analytics to see how people use our site, and you can always say no to cookies. You can also ask us to delete or send you your data at any time. Have questions? Email Sarah@makingartfun.com.
Welcome to MakingArtFun.com – a fun and educational space for parents, teachers, and creative learners. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your personal information when you visit our site, download printables, leave a comment, or subscribe to our updates.
We believe in simple, respectful privacy practices.
We only collect a small amount of data, and only if you choose to share it.
Name and email: Collected if you sign up for our newsletter, leave a comment, or send us a message through a contact form.
IP address and browser info: Collected automatically when you visit the site, using tools like Google Analytics.
Cookie preferences: Collected through the cookie banner that appears on your first visit.
We do not collect payment information, phone numbers, physical addresses, or sensitive personal data. We also do not knowingly collect any information from children under 13.
If you are located in the European Union or the United Kingdom, we are required to explain the legal basis we use for processing your personal data.
Email newsletter subscriptions and form entries are processed based on your consent.
Website analytics, including IP address and browser data, are processed under our legitimate interest in improving site performance and usability.
Cookies are used based on your consent, which you provide or deny through the cookie banner.
You can withdraw your consent at any time by unsubscribing from our emails or contacting us.
We only use your data for the following purposes:
To send you newsletters or updates if you subscribed.
To respond to your questions or messages sent through the contact form.
To analyze website traffic and improve our content and layout.
To block spam and protect the website from abuse.
We do not use your data for behavioral advertising or to create profiles about you. We do not track you across other websites.
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with advertisers or outside marketers.
We do use a few trusted third-party tools and services to help us run this website:
Google Analytics: collects anonymized IP and browser information to track website usage.
Email marketing provider (such as Mailchimp or ConvertKit): stores your name and email if you subscribe to the newsletter.
Website hosting provider: stores and serves website content and may have access to stored contact form messages and comments.
Spam protection tools (like Akismet): review comment form submissions to reduce spam.
These providers are selected for their reliability and follow appropriate security standards.
Cookies are small text files that websites use to remember things about your visit. We use a few types of cookies on MakingArtFun.com:
Essential cookies: Required for basic website functions, like remembering your preferences.
Analytics cookies: Help us understand how people use the site using tools like Google Analytics.
Consent cookies: Remember whether you accepted or rejected cookies on your first visit.
You can control cookies in several ways:
You can accept or reject non-essential cookies through our cookie banner.
You can change your browser settings to block or delete cookies at any time.
We do not use cookies for advertising or retargeting.
Depending on your country or region, you may have the right to:
Access your personal information.
Correct inaccurate or outdated information.
Request deletion of your data.
Withdraw consent to receive emails or other communications.
Receive a portable copy of your data.
To use any of these rights, email us at Sarah@makingartfun.com. We usually respond within 30 days.
MakingArtFun.com is designed for educators, parents, and adult users. While the content is suitable for children, we do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 years of age.
If you believe that a child has provided personal data on our site, please email us immediately at Sarah@makingartfun.com, and we will delete the data.
We are based in the United States. If you are located in another country, including the EU or UK, your data may be transferred to or processed in the United States.
We use trusted third-party tools that follow international privacy standards. These include safeguards such as data processing agreements and other compliance steps when required.
We take reasonable precautions to keep your data safe:
We use HTTPS encryption for all connections to the site.
Data is stored on secure servers managed by our hosting provider.
Access is limited to the site owner and trusted administrators.
Spam and abuse protection are used to prevent unauthorized use.
Although no system is 100% secure, we take steps to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
We keep your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described above.
Email addresses for newsletter subscribers are kept for up to 12 months after the last interaction (unsubscribe or no activity).
Contact form messages are kept for up to 12 months.
Analytics data is anonymized and stored for 12 months.
Comments remain on the site unless you request deletion.
You can request deletion of your data at any time by emailing Sarah@makingartfun.com.
We do not use automated decision-making or profiling. All communication and data processing are managed by real people or standard tools, not algorithms that make decisions about you.
Some browsers allow users to set a “Do Not Track” preference. Currently, our site does not respond to Do Not Track signals. However, you can still control cookies and tracking using our cookie banner or your browser settings.
If you live in California, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) gives you special rights:
You can ask what personal data we have about you.
You can ask us to delete your personal data.
You can ask us not to sell your data (we don’t sell it anyway).
You will not be treated unfairly for using your privacy rights.
Since we do not sell or share your personal information for advertising purposes, there is no need for a “Do Not Sell My Info” link.
To exercise your rights, contact Sarah@makingartfun.com.
If you have any questions or concerns about your data or this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: Sarah@makingartfun.com
This is the best way to reach us. We typically reply within a few business days.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the “Effective Date” at the top will be updated.
Your continued use of the site after any changes means you accept the updated policy.