PRIVACY POLICY
Last Updated: October 9, 2025
At Matthew R. Paden Art, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website or use our illustration and design services.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information to provide a better experience for you and to deliver our creative services effectively. The types of information we may collect include:
A. Personal Information
When you contact us, request a quote, or hire us for a project, we may collect:
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Name
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Email address
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Business name
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Project details and preferences
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Billing or payment information (processed securely via third-party payment providers)
B. Non-Personal Information
When you browse the website, we may automatically collect:
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Browser type and device information
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IP address
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Pages visited and time spent on the site
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Referring website or search terms
This information helps us improve site performance, usability, and content relevance.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
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To respond to inquiries and provide quotes
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To deliver illustration, mascot, and design services
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To process transactions and send invoices
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To improve the website, user experience, and creative offerings
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To send updates, news, or promotional messages (only if you opt in)
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to anyone.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience.
You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features of the site may not function properly.
4. Data Security
We take reasonable precautions to protect your information from loss, misuse, or unauthorized access.
All transactions are processed through secure and trusted platforms (e.g., PayPal, Stripe, etc.).
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
5. Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party tools and services for analytics, payment processing, or email communication.
These providers have their own privacy policies governing how they handle your data.
Common third parties may include:
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Google Analytics (website analytics)
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PayPal or Stripe (payment processing)
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Mailchimp or similar (email communications)
We recommend reviewing their respective privacy policies for more details.
6. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
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Request access to the personal data we hold about you
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Request correction or deletion of your personal data
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Opt out of promotional communications at any time
To exercise these rights, please contact us directly at [your email address].
7. Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are not directed toward children under 13 years of age.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.
If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us to have it removed.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.
We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your data.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please reach out to:
Matthew R. Paden Art
Email: info@mattpaden.art
Website: www.mattpaden.art