Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: April 7, 2026

Store URL: https://studio-stevie.com

Contact: stevie@studio-stevie.com

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1. Introduction

Welcome to Studio Stevie ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our store at https://studio-stevie.com or make purchases.

By accessing or using our store, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our store.

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2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information You Provide

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Create an account (name, email address, password)
  • Make a purchase (name, billing address, shipping address, payment information, phone number)
  • Subscribe to our newsletter (email address)
  • Contact customer support (name, email, message content)
  • Participate in promotions or surveys (name, email, preferences)
  • Leave product reviews (name, email, review content)

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our store, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity, including:

  • Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers
  • Browsing Activity: Pages viewed, products viewed, time spent on pages, referral URLs
  • Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address
  • Cookies and Similar Technologies: Information stored in cookies, web beacons, and pixel tags

2.3 Pinterest-Specific Data Collection

We use Pinterest marketing and advertising services, which may collect the following information:

  • Pinterest Tag Data: We have implemented the Pinterest Tag on our store, which tracks:
  • Page views
  • Product views
  • Add to cart events
  • Purchase conversions
  • Search queries
  • Wishlist additions
  • Pinterest Advertising Data: When you interact with our Pinterest ads or content:
  • Pinterest user ID (hashed)
  • Email address (hashed)
  • IP address
  • User agent information
  • Conversion events
  • Pinterest Business Tools: We may use Pinterest's business tools which collect:
  • Audience insights (aggregated and anonymized)
  • Campaign performance metrics
  • Conversion tracking data

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3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

3.1 Order Fulfillment

  • Process and fulfill your orders
  • Send order confirmations and shipping notifications
  • Handle returns and refunds
  • Provide customer support

3.2 Communication

  • Send administrative information (policy updates, terms changes)
  • Respond to your inquiries and comments
  • Send marketing communications (with your consent)
  • Send abandoned cart reminders

3.3 Business Operations

  • Improve our store and product offerings
  • Analyze usage patterns and trends
  • Prevent fraud and enhance security
  • Comply with legal obligations

3.4 Pinterest Marketing and Advertising

  • Measure ad performance: Track conversions from Pinterest ads
  • Audience building: Create custom audiences for targeted advertising
  • Retargeting: Show relevant ads to users who visited our store
  • Analytics: Understand how users interact with our Pinterest content
  • Optimization: Improve our Pinterest advertising campaigns

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4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf:

  • Payment Processors: Stripe, PayPal, Shopify Payments (for payment processing)
  • Shipping Carriers: USPS, FedEx, UPS, DHL (for order delivery)
  • Email Services: Klaviyo, Mailchimp (for email marketing)
  • Analytics Services: Google Analytics, Pinterest Analytics
  • Hosting Platform: Shopify Inc. (for store hosting and operations)

4.2 Pinterest, Inc.

We share information with Pinterest, Inc. when:

  • You interact with our Pinterest business account
  • Our Pinterest Tag tracks your activity on our store
  • You convert from a Pinterest ad
  • We create custom audiences for advertising

Pinterest's use of your information is governed by their Privacy Policy.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to:

  • Subpoenas, court orders, or legal process
  • Government investigations or requests
  • Protection of our rights, property, or safety
  • Prevention of fraud or illegal activity

4.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.

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5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

5.1 Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential Cookies: Required for store functionality and checkout
  • Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our store
  • Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
  • Targeting/Advertising Cookies: Used for Pinterest and other ad platforms

5.2 Pinterest Tag

Our store uses the Pinterest Tag, a JavaScript code that:

  • Tracks user actions on our website
  • Measures conversions from Pinterest ads
  • Builds audiences for future advertising
  • Optimizes ad delivery

You can opt out of Pinterest's data collection by:

  1. Installing the Pinterest Opt-out Browser Add-on
  2. Adjusting your browser's cookie settings
  3. Using Pinterest's ad preference settings

5.3 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
  • Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions

Note: Disabling cookies may affect store functionality.

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6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes
  • Enforce our agreements

Specific retention periods:

  • Order information: 7 years (for tax and accounting purposes)
  • Marketing data: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion
  • Pinterest Tag data: As per Pinterest's retention policies (typically 180 days for conversion data)
  • Analytics data: 26 months (Google Analytics default)

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7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

7.1 Access and Portability

  • Request a copy of your personal information
  • Receive your data in a portable format

7.2 Correction

  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information

7.3 Deletion

  • Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal exceptions)

7.4 Opt-Out

  • Unsubscribe from marketing communications
  • Opt out of targeted advertising
  • Disable cookies through browser settings

7.5 Objection and Restriction

  • Object to processing of your personal information
  • Request restriction of processing

7.6 California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

California residents have additional rights:

  • Right to know what personal information is collected
  • Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
  • Right to opt-out of sale/sharing of personal information
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

Note: We do not sell your personal information as defined by the CCPA. However, we do "share" personal information with Pinterest and other advertising partners for targeted advertising, which may be considered a "sale" under California law.

7.7 EU/UK Residents (GDPR/UK GDPR)

EU and UK residents have additional rights:

  • Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
  • Right to withdraw consent at any time
  • Rights regarding automated decision-making and profiling

7.8 How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise your privacy rights, contact us at:

  • Email: stevie@studio-stevie.com
  • Mail: Studio Stevie, 411 W 24th Street, 4B, New York, NY 10011
  • Phone: (716) 531-2497

We will respond to your request within 30 days.

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8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. These countries may have different data protection laws.

We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:

  • Shopify's adequacy decisions and Standard Contractual Clauses
  • Pinterest's Privacy Shield Framework participation (where applicable)
  • Other legally approved transfer mechanisms

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9. Children's Privacy

Our store is not intended for children under 13 years of age (or 16 in the EU/UK). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover that we have collected information from a child without parental consent, we will delete it promptly.

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10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:

  • Encryption: SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
  • Access Controls: Limited employee access to personal information
  • Secure Storage: Information stored on secure servers
  • Regular Audits: Periodic security assessments
  • PCI DSS Compliance: For payment card information

Note: No method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

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11. Third-Party Links

Our store may contain links to third-party websites (including Pinterest). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

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12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors.

  • Notification: We will notify you of material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our store and updating the "Last Updated" date.
  • Review: We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
  • Continued Use: Your continued use of our store after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

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13. Pinterest-Specific Disclosures

13.1 Our Pinterest API Integration — Use Case Description

Studio Stevie uses the Pinterest API as a merchant platform integration. Specifically, we use the Pinterest API to:

  • Sync our product catalog from our Shopify store to Pinterest Shopping to display our art prints as shoppable Pins
  • Manage ad campaigns on Pinterest to promote our products
  • Track conversions from Pinterest ads to measure advertising effectiveness
  • Read analytics on Pin performance and campaign results

We do NOT use the Pinterest API for: scraping, data extraction, competitor research, benchmarking, or any purpose not expressly permitted by Pinterest's Developer Guidelines.

13.2 Pinterest API Data Storage Restrictions

In compliance with Pinterest's Developer Guidelines:

  • We do NOT store any information accessed through the Pinterest API, except for campaign analytics information about our own account.
  • We call the Pinterest API each time we need to access information — we do not cache, save, or persistently store Pinterest API response data.
  • We do NOT combine information from Pinterest user accounts with information from other people's accounts or with information from other services.
  • We do NOT share, sell, or distribute any information obtained from the Pinterest API to any third party, including other advertising services.
  • We only use information from Pinterest user accounts to provide services to that specific user (e.g., showing relevant product recommendations).
  • Our API access credentials are kept private and secure. We do not use anyone else's API credentials, nor do we allow anyone else to use ours.

13.3 Pinterest Business Tools

We also use Pinterest Business tools and services (separate from the API), including:

  • Pinterest Ads
  • Pinterest Tag (conversion tracking pixel on our website)
  • Pinterest Analytics
  • Pinterest Shopping (product catalog)

13.4 Pinterest Tag and Conversion Tracking

Our website uses the Pinterest Tag, which is a piece of JavaScript code embedded in our web pages that:

  • Tracks page views, product views, add-to-cart events, and purchases
  • Measures conversions from Pinterest ad campaigns
  • Helps build audiences for future advertising on Pinterest
  • Optimizes ad delivery on Pinterest

The Pinterest Tag may collect: device information, IP address, browser type, pages visited, products viewed, and conversion events. This data is sent directly to Pinterest and is governed by Pinterest's Privacy Policy.

13.5 Audience and Advertising Services

If you are shown personalized ads based on your Pinterest activity, please note:

  • Clear Notice: We want you to know that information about your interactions with our store may be shared with Pinterest for online behavioral advertising purposes.
  • Opt-Out of Behavioral Advertising: You can opt out of personalized advertising through:
  • The Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page (AdChoices)
  • The Network Advertising Alliance opt-out page
  • Pinterest's ad preferences settings
  • The Pinterest Opt-out Browser Add-on
  • No Data from Opted-Out Users: We do not send Pinterest information about people who have opted out of personalized advertising.
  • Regular Updates: We regularly update our audience data to remove people who have opted out.
  • Pinterest Data Only for Pinterest Ads: We only use information from the Pinterest API to serve and evaluate the performance of ads on Pinterest — not for advertising on other platforms.

13.6 Joint Controllers (EU/UK)

For EU/UK residents, Pinterest and Studio Stevie may be considered joint controllers for certain processing activities related to Pinterest Business tools. Pinterest's responsibilities are outlined in their Business Tools Joint Controller Addendum.

13.7 Legal Basis for Processing (EU/UK)

For EU/UK residents, our legal bases for processing include:

  • Contract: Processing necessary to fulfill orders
  • Legitimate Interest: Fraud prevention, security, analytics
  • Consent: Marketing communications, certain cookies
  • Legal Obligation: Tax and accounting requirements

13.8 Pinterest Data Processing Terms

Our use of Pinterest Business tools and the Pinterest API is governed by:

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14. Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Business Name: Studio Stevie

Email: support@studio-stevie.com

Phone: (716) 531-2497

Address:

411 W 24th Street, 4B

New York, NY 10011

United States

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15. Additional State-Specific Disclosures (USA)

15.1 Nevada Residents

Nevada law allows residents to opt out of the sale of certain personal information. We do not sell your personal information as defined by Nevada law.

15.2 Colorado Residents

Colorado residents have the right to opt out of targeted advertising. You can do this through your browser settings or by contacting us.

15.3 Virginia Residents

Virginia residents have rights similar to California residents under the VCDPA. Contact us to exercise your rights.

15.4 Connecticut Residents

Connecticut residents have privacy rights under CTDPA. Contact us to exercise your rights.

15.5 Utah Residents

Utah residents have privacy rights under UCPA. Contact us to exercise your rights.

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16. Shopify Platform

Our store is hosted on Shopify Inc., which provides the e-commerce platform. Your data is stored through Shopify's data storage, databases, and general Shopify applications on a secure server behind a firewall.

For more information, see Shopify's Privacy Policy.

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End of Privacy Policy

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Instructions for Shopify Store Setup:

  1. Add to Shopify:
  • Go to Shopify Admin > Settings > Policies
  • Paste this Privacy Policy in the Privacy Policy section
  • Click Save
  1. Make Accessible:
  • Go to Online Store > Navigation
  • Add Privacy Policy link to your footer menu
  • URL: `/pages/privacy-policy` or `/policies/privacy-policy`
  1. Pinterest API Compliance Checklist:
  • ✅ Clear disclosure of Pinterest Tag usage
  • ✅ Explanation of data shared with Pinterest
  • ✅ Opt-out mechanisms provided (AdChoices, Pinterest settings, browser add-on)
  • ✅ Cookie policy included
  • ✅ CCPA/CPRA disclosures (if selling to California)
  • ✅ GDPR/UK GDPR compliance (if selling to EU/UK)
  • ✅ Contact information provided
  • ✅ Last updated date included
  • ✅ API use case description (merchant platform — catalog sync, ad management, conversion tracking)
  • ✅ Data storage restrictions (no storing API data except campaign analytics)
  • ✅ No combining Pinterest data with other services
  • ✅ No sharing/selling Pinterest API data to third parties
  • ✅ Audience/advertiser consent obligations (clear notice, AdChoices opt-out, regular data updates)
  • ✅ Pinterest data only used for Pinterest ads (not other platforms)
  • ✅ Developer Guidelines and API Terms of Service referenced
  • ✅ Ad Data Terms and Advertising Guidelines referenced
  1. Customize Before Publishing:
  • Replace `[Your Phone Number]` with your business phone
  • Replace `[Your Business Address]` with your actual address
  • Add Data Protection Officer contact if you have one
  • Review and adjust data retention periods if needed
  1. Pinterest Tag Setup:
  • Ensure Pinterest Tag is properly installed on studio-stevie.com
  • Configure consent mode if selling to EU/UK
  • Test tag functionality in Pinterest Ads Manager