Who We Are
Our website address is: https://dotyspainting.com.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam. An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to verify if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After your comment is approved, your profile picture will be visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website, please avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors can download and extract this information from images on the site.
Cookies
If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so you don’t have to re-enter your details when leaving another comment. These cookies last for one year.
When you visit our login page, we set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, we set up several cookies to save your login information and screen display preferences. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me,” your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves exactly as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Who We Share Your Data With
We share your data only when necessary. If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
How Long We Retain Your Data
We retain your data for as long as needed. If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
What Rights You Have Over Your Data
You have the right to request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service. We also collect data through Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website, including information about your device, browser, and location. This data is used to improve our site and services and is processed in accordance with Google Analytics’ privacy policy.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to collect information about how visitors interact with our website. This includes data such as page views, time spent on site, device type, and geographic location. Google Analytics does not collect personally identifiable information by default. However, if you submit data through forms on our site, that information may be associated with your activity for analytics purposes. We do not share your personal data with Google Analytics beyond what is necessary for processing and reporting.
Forms
We use Gravity Forms to collect information from visitors who submit contact requests or inquiries. When you submit a form, we collect the information you provide, such as your name, email address, phone number, and any additional details you include. This data is used solely to respond to your request or inquiry. We store this information securely and only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected. You can request access to, correction of, or deletion of your form data at any time by contacting us directly.
MailChimp Newsletter
We use MailChimp to manage our email newsletter. If you choose to sign up for our newsletter, we collect your name and email address. This information is stored securely and used only to send you updates and information about our services. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email or by contacting us directly. MailChimp’s privacy policy is available here: https://mailchimp.com/legal/privacy/. We do not share your email address with third parties beyond what is necessary for sending newsletters through MailChimp.
Where We Send Your Data
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service. We also collect data through Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website, including information about your device, browser, and location. Additionally, any form data you submit—such as your name, email, phone number, or other information provided—will be collected and stored securely for the purpose of responding to your inquiry or request. This data is used solely to provide the services you have requested and will be handled in accordance with our privacy policy.