Effective Date: August 12, 2025
Company: Art is a Lifeline
Contact Email: artisalifeline@gmail.com

Art is a Lifeline (“we,” “our,” “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you interact with our website, purchase our products, or contact us for support.

Our store is powered and fulfilled by Printful, and some of your information will be shared with them to complete orders. This policy is aligned with Printful’s data handling practices.

1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information Provided by You

Name

Shipping address

Billing address

Email address

Phone number (if provided)

Payment details (processed securely through third-party payment gateways)

Order and Transaction Data

Product details (T-shirts, hoodies)

Order history

Shipping tracking information

Automatically Collected Data

IP address

Browser type

Device information

Website usage analytics via cookies and similar technologies

2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:

Process and fulfill your orders through Printful

Communicate order updates and respond to inquiries

Improve our website and customer experience

Send promotional offers (only if you have opted in)

Comply with legal and tax obligations

3. Sharing of Information
We share your data only with:

Printful – to fulfill, package, and ship your orders

Payment processors – to securely process payments

Shipping carriers – to deliver your orders

Legal authorities – if required by law

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

4. Cookies & Tracking
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:

Enable essential site functions (e.g., cart, checkout)

Measure site performance and traffic analytics

Personalize your shopping experience

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

5. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to:

Fulfill your orders

Resolve disputes

Comply with legal requirements

6. Security of Your Information
We use industry-standard encryption (SSL) for data transmission and limit access to personal data to authorized personnel only.

7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you

Request corrections to inaccurate data

Request deletion of your data

Withdraw consent to marketing communications

To exercise your rights, contact us at artisalifeline@gmail.com.

8. Third-Party Services
Our store relies on third-party services (including Printful and payment gateways). Their privacy practices are subject to their own privacy policies.

9. International Data Transfers
If you are located outside the United States or the EU, your data may be transferred to and processed in countries where privacy laws may differ. We ensure safeguards are in place when transferring data internationally.

10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, you may contact us at:

Art is a Lifeline
📧 Email: artisalifeline@gmail.com