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Pebble Beach

PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: 3/20/25

 

1. Introduction

Great Sand Studios (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy.  This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit www.greatsandstudios.com (the “Site”) and purchase our hand-painted, one-of-a-kind rock art products.  By using our Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

 

2. Information We Collect

  • Personal Information Provided by You:

    • When you place an order, we collect your name, shipping address, email address, and phone number.

    • If you sign up for our mailing list, we collect your email address.
       

  • Payment Information:

    • Payment details (e.g., credit card information) are processed securely by our payment processors (such as major credit card networks, PayPal, and Apple Pay) and are not stored on our Site.
       

  • Automatically Collected Information:

    • We may automatically collect information about your device and usage of our Site via cookies and similar tracking technologies.  This may include your IP address, browser type, and pages visited.

 

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

  • To process and fulfill your orders, including providing shipping and tracking information.

  • To communicate with you regarding your orders, inquiries, or updates about our products and services.

  • To send marketing communications if you have opted in to receive them.

  • To improve our Site, products, and services by analyzing usage and trends.

  • To comply with legal obligations and resolve disputes.

 

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.  We may share your information with:
 

  • Service Providers: Third-party companies that perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, shipping, email marketing, and website analytics. These providers are required to safeguard your data and use it only for the purposes specified by us.
     

  • Legal and Regulatory Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights, we may disclose your personal information.

 

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Site, analyze traffic, and support marketing efforts.  You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies; however, some features of the Site may not function properly if you do so.

 

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

 

7. Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.  However, no security system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.

 

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, correct, or delete your data.  To exercise these rights or if you have any questions about your personal data, please contact us at laura@greatsandstudios.com.

 

9. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):
 

  • Right to Know: You may request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the sources from which it was collected, and the business or commercial purposes for collecting or sharing it.
     

  • Right to Delete: Subject to certain exceptions, you may request that we delete your personal information.
     

  • Right to Opt-Out: If applicable, you have the right to direct us not to sell your personal information. 
     

  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your rights under the CCPA/CPRA.

 

To exercise these rights, please contact us at laura@greatsandstudios.com or through our designated web form [CONTACT]. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

 

10. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not directed to individuals under the age of 18.  We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.  If you believe that we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.

 

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.  Any changes will be posted on this page along with an updated “Last Updated” date.  Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

 

12. Contact Us

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

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