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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 12/23/2025

At Focal Point Artistry, we are committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect the data you share with us when you visit our website, purchase our art, or book a workshop.

This website is owned and operated by Jessica Somers (Focal Point Artistry), located in Northern Ontario.

 
 

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide our services, process orders, and improve your experience.

A. Personal Information

When you make a purchase, book a workshop, or fill out a form, we may collect:

  • Contact Details: Name, email address, phone number, and shipping/billing address.

  • Booking Details: For schools and organizations, we collect institutional names and contact information for the booking coordinator.

     
     

  • Account Information: If you create a customer account to track orders.

B. Payment Information

We do not store your credit card details on our servers. All transactions are processed through secure third-party payment gateways (such as Stripe or PayPal) which adhere to strict security standards (PCI-DSS).

C. Technical Data (Cookies & Analytics)

To ensure our website functions correctly as a business marketing engine, we collect:

  • IP Addresses & Browser Type: To help us understand how visitors use our site.

  • Cookies: Small data files stored on your device to remember your cart items and preferences.

  • Analytics: We use tools (like Google Analytics) to track site traffic and performance. This data is anonymized.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data for the following specific purposes:

  • Order Fulfillment: To process and ship prints, puzzles, merchandise, and original art.

     

  • Service Coordination: To schedule and organize workshops, murals, and speaking engagements.

     
     
     

  • Communication: To send order confirmations, invoices, and respond to inquiries.

  • Marketing (With Consent): If you opt-in, we may send you newsletters regarding new art releases, upcoming workshops, or cultural teachings. You can unsubscribe at any time.

3. Sharing Your Information

We respect your trust and do not sell your personal information. We only share data with trusted third parties necessary to operate our business:

  • Shipping Providers: (e.g., Canada Post, UPS) to deliver your products.

  • Payment Processors: To facilitate secure transactions.

  • Website Administrators: Technical support partners who assist in maintaining our website security and functionality.

4. Workshops & School Programs

For our School and Youth Programs, we prioritize the safety and privacy of students. When booking school workshops:

 

  • We collect contact information from the administration or teachers only.

  • We do not knowingly collect personal identifiable information from children under the age of 13 online.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected (such as tax compliance, order history, and customer service).

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you.

  • Request corrections to inaccurate data.

  • Request deletion of your data (subject to legal/tax retention requirements).

To exercise these rights, please contact us at focalpointartistry@gmail.com.

 

7. External Links

Our website may contain links to external sites (e.g., media features or partner organizations). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:

Focal Point Artistry

Owner: Jessica Somers Email: focalpointartistry@gmail.com Phone: 705-969-6172