PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: January 2026

1. Overview Derek Ronald Studio ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or purchase artwork.

2. Information We Collect We collect information to facilitate the acquisition and delivery of artwork:

  • Personal Information: Name, email address, shipping address, and phone number (provided by you during checkout or inquiry).

  • Payment Information: Billing details required to process transactions. Note: We do not store credit card numbers on our servers. All payments are securely processed via Stripe, PayPal, or Squarespace.

  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and browsing behavior (collected automatically via Squarespace Analytics to help us improve the gallery experience).

3. How We Use Your Information We use your data solely for the following purposes:

  • Fulfillment: To process orders, generate invoices, and ship your artwork.

  • Communication: To respond to inquiries regarding Limited Edition allocations or specific commissions.

  • Authentication: To issue Certificates of Authenticity for Limited Edition works.

  • Updates: To send occasional newsletters regarding new exhibitions or series releases (only if you have opted in).

4. Sharing with Trusted Third Parties We do not sell your data. We share necessary information with specific partners strictly for the purpose of fabrication and delivery:

  • Squarespace: Our website hosting and e-commerce platform.

  • Printique (USA): For the fulfillment of Open Edition Studio Studies.

  • WhiteWall (Germany): For the fabrication and shipping of Limited Edition Masterworks.

  • Payment Processors: Stripe or PayPal for secure transaction handling.

5. Cookies Our website uses cookies to optimize your browsing experience and analyze site traffic. You can adjust your browser settings to decline cookies, though this may limit certain functionality of the gallery.

6. Data Retention We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal obligations (such as tax and accounting records).

7. Your Rights Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, or request the deletion of your personal data. To exercise these rights, or to unsubscribe from our communications, please contact us directly.

8. Contact For privacy-related inquiries, please contact: Derek Ronald Studio