Privacy Policy
Last Updated: September 16, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Cris Villa (“I,” “me,” “my,” or “Cris Villa”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit or make a purchase through crisvilla.com (the “Website”).
I am an independent fine artist based in New Jersey, United States. This Website is hosted and operated using Squarespace.
By using the Website, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information I Collect
I may collect information that you voluntarily provide to me when you use the Website, including when you:
Make a purchase;
Sign up for my newsletter or mailing list;
Contact me through a contact form or by email; or
Otherwise communicate with me through the Website.
Depending on how you interact with the Website, this information may include your name, email address, billing and shipping address, telephone number, and information necessary to process your order or respond to your inquiry.
Payment Information
When you make a purchase through the Website, payment information is processed by the payment provider made available through Squarespace. I do not generally receive or store your full credit card number.
Payment providers may collect and process payment information according to their own privacy policies and terms.
2. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Website, certain information may be collected automatically by Squarespace and by third-party services used on the Website.
This may include information such as:
IP address;
Browser and device type;
Operating system;
Pages viewed and links clicked;
Approximate geographic information;
Date and time of visits; and
Information about how you interact with the Website.
This information may be collected through cookies, pixels, tags, and similar technologies.
I do not currently use Google Analytics on the Website.
3. Pinterest Tag
The Website uses the Pinterest Tag, a tracking technology provided by Pinterest, to help me understand how visitors interact with my Website and to measure the effectiveness of Pinterest-related advertising and marketing.
The Pinterest Tag may collect information about actions you take on the Website, such as pages you visit, purchases you make, or other interactions with the Website. Pinterest may use this information for measurement, personalization, advertising, and other purposes according to its own privacy practices.
Pinterest may also associate information collected through the Pinterest Tag with information it already has about you.
You can learn more about how Pinterest collects and uses information through Pinterest's privacy policy and advertising/privacy settings.
4. Cookies and Similar Technologies
The Website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
Operate and secure the Website;
Remember certain preferences;
Enable shopping-cart and checkout functionality;
Understand Website traffic and usage;
Measure marketing effectiveness; and
Support advertising and marketing activities, including through Pinterest.
You can generally adjust your browser settings to refuse or delete cookies. Some Website features may not function properly if certain cookies are disabled.
5. Newsletter and Marketing Communications
If you voluntarily sign up for my newsletter, I may collect and use your email address to send you newsletters, announcements, new artwork, studio news, promotions, or other communications related to Cris Villa.
You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in those emails or by contacting me directly.
I will not sell your email address to third parties.
6. How I Use Your Information
I may use information collected through the Website to:
Process and fulfill orders;
Communicate with you about purchases or inquiries;
Provide customer service;
Send newsletters and other communications you have requested;
Maintain and improve the Website;
Understand how visitors use the Website;
Measure marketing and advertising performance;
Detect, prevent, and address fraud, security issues, or misuse;
Comply with legal obligations; and
Protect my rights and property.
7. How Information Is Shared
I may share information with service providers that help me operate my business and Website. These may include:
Squarespace, which hosts and provides Website and commerce functionality;
Payment processors used to process purchases;
Shipping and fulfillment providers, when necessary to deliver an order;
Email/newsletter service providers, when applicable;
Pinterest, through the Pinterest Tag and related services; and
Other service providers that assist with operating my business.
These service providers may process information according to their own privacy policies and terms.
I may also disclose information when reasonably necessary to comply with applicable law, legal process, court orders, or governmental requests, or to protect my rights, safety, property, or the rights and safety of others.
8. Third-Party Websites and Services
The Website may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms or other websites that I do not control.
If you follow a link to a third-party website, that website's own privacy policy and terms will apply. I am not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.
9. Data Retention
I retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to provide services, fulfill transactions, maintain business and financial records, communicate with you when requested, resolve disputes, comply with legal obligations, and otherwise operate my business.
The length of time information is retained may vary depending on the type of information and the reason it was collected.
10. Data Security
I take reasonable measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
However, no method of transmitting or storing information online can be guaranteed to be completely secure. I cannot guarantee the absolute security of information transmitted to or through the Website.
11. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live and applicable law, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. These may include the right to:
Request access to personal information I maintain about you;
Request correction of inaccurate information;
Request deletion of certain personal information;
Opt out of certain forms of marketing or targeted advertising; and
Receive information about how your personal information is collected and used.
These rights may be subject to legal limitations and exceptions.
To make a privacy-related request, please contact me using the contact information provided below. I may need to verify your identity before completing certain requests.
12. Children's Privacy
The Website is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If you believe that a child has provided personal information through the Website, please contact me so that I can take appropriate steps.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to my business, Website, services, or applicable legal requirements.
When I make changes, I will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Website after an updated Privacy Policy is posted means that you acknowledge the updated policy.
14. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or would like to make a privacy-related request, please contact me through the contact information provided on crisvilla.com.
Cris Villa
New Jersey, United States
Website: crisvilla.com