Privacy Policy
Last updated: August 2025
Hey there! Thanks for visiting my website. Your privacy matters to me, and I want to be transparent about how I collect and use your information. This policy explains what data I collect, how I use it, and your rights regarding your personal information.
Information I Collect
When You Shop
When you purchase my marbled silk scarves, hand fans, or ceramics, I collect information needed to fulfill your order, including:
Your name
Email address
Phone number
Billing and shipping addresses
Details about your purchase (item selection, size, etc.)
Website Analytics
To understand how visitors use my site and improve your experience, this website automatically collects:
Information about your browser, network, and device
Web pages you visited before coming to my site
Your IP address
How you interact with my site (clicks, pages visited, scrolling, searches, timestamps)
Newsletter & Communications
If you sign up for Studio Stories (my monthly newsletter), I collect your email address and any other information you choose to share.
Comments & Interactions
If you comment on my blog posts, I collect:
Your name (displayed with your comment)
Your email address (optional, to notify you of replies)
Your website URL (optional)
When you "like" a blog post, I collect basic browser and device information to prevent duplicate likes.
Social Sharing
If you use share buttons to share my content on social media, those platforms may collect your information according to their own privacy policies.
Abandoned Cart Recovery
If you add items to your cart but don't complete your purchase, I may send you a reminder email within 24 hours (you can unsubscribe from these).
How I Use Your Information
I use your personal information to:
Process and fulfill your orders
Send shipping confirmations and updates
Send abandoned cart reminders (you can unsubscribe)
Send you my newsletter and marketing emails (only if you've signed up - you can always unsubscribe)
Send important account-related emails (order confirmations, password resets, etc. - these can't be unsubscribed from)
Respond to your questions or comments
Enable blog comments and interactions
Improve my website and understand how it's used
Prevent fraud and ensure site security
Comply with legal obligations
Who I Share Information With
I share your information only when necessary:
Squarespace: I use Squarespace to host my website and online store. They help me process orders, manage my site, and analyze traffic. You can read their privacy policy at squarespace.com/privacy.
Payment Processing: I use Squarespace Payments, which uses these third-party services:
Stripe for payment processing (privacy policy: stripe.com/privacy)
Sift for fraud monitoring (privacy policy: sift.com/service-privacy)
Shipping Partners: I share necessary shipping information with carriers (USPS, UPS, etc.) to deliver your orders.
Google Places API: During checkout, this site may auto-complete your address using Google's API to improve your experience.
Website Hosting: Squarespace hosts this website and collects data about visitors to run the site and improve their platform. They analyze this data in a de-personalized form.
I never sell your personal information to third parties.
Cookies & Similar Technologies
This website uses cookies - small files that help the site function properly and provide you with a better experience.
Essential Cookies: Always used and required for the website to work securely.
Analytics Cookies: Used only when you accept the cookie banner. These help me understand site traffic and improve your experience.
For more details about cookies used, visit: squarespace.com/privacy/cookies
Your Rights
You have the right to:
Access the personal information I have about you
Request corrections to your information
Request deletion of your information
Unsubscribe from my newsletter at any time
Opt out of certain data collection
Data Security
I take reasonable measures to protect your personal information, but please remember that no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
Children's Privacy
My website is not intended for children under 13. I don't knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
I may update this privacy policy from time to time. When I do, I'll post the updated policy on this page with a new "last updated" date.
Questions?
If you have questions about this privacy policy or how I handle your personal information, please reach out:
Email: wellhello@miaamanda.com Mail: Mia Amanda, 312 W Saint Julian ST, upper 103 Savannah, GA 31401
This policy helps me comply with various privacy laws while being transparent about how I handle your information. Thanks for supporting handmade art!