Privacy Policy
Who we are
This website is operated by North American Art Products LLC. Our primary website address is https://northamericanartproducts.com.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on this site, we collect the information provided in the comment form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user‑agent string. This information is used for security and spam‑detection purposes. We actively audit and remove spam comments to maintain the integrity of the site.
An anonymized hash generated from your email address may be shared with the Gravatar service to determine whether you have an associated profile. The Gravatar service’s privacy policy is available at: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After your comment is approved, your Gravatar profile image—if one exists—may be publicly visible alongside your comment.
Media
For your protection, we request that you do not upload images to this website. We cannot guarantee the security or confidentiality of any images uploaded, and we do not use or process uploaded images for any purpose.
If you choose to upload images despite this warning, you should avoid including files that contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the site may be able to download and extract location information or other metadata from images displayed on the website. We are not responsible for any data exposure that results from metadata contained within user‑uploaded files.
Cookies
If you leave a comment on our site, you may choose to have your name, email address, and website stored in cookies. This feature is provided solely for your convenience so you do not need to re‑enter your information when posting additional comments. These cookies remain active for one year.
If you visit our login page, we place a temporary cookie to determine whether your browser accepts cookies. This cookie does not contain personal information and is removed when you close your browser.
When you log in, we set cookies to store your login credentials and your display preferences. Login cookies remain active for two days, and display‑settings cookies remain active for one year. If you select “Remember Me,” your login will persist for two weeks. Logging out of your account will remove the login cookies.
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be stored in your browser. This cookie does not contain personal data and simply records the post ID of the article you edited. It expires after one day.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may contain embedded content (such as videos, images, or articles). Embedded content from third‑party websites functions in the same manner as if you visited those websites directly.
These third‑party sites may collect information about you, use cookies or similar tracking technologies, and monitor your interactions with the embedded content. This may include tracking your activity if you maintain an account with the third‑party service and are logged in while interacting with the embedded content. We do not control the data practices of these external websites, and your interactions with them are governed by their own privacy policies and terms.
Who we share your data with
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data to third parties.
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email as part of the security verification process.
We take reasonable and appropriate measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection against events beyond our control.
How long we retain your data
Comments and their associated metadata may be retained indefinitely. This retention allows us to recognize and automatically approve follow‑up comments rather than placing them in a moderation queue.
For users who register an account on this website (if applicable), we store the personal information provided within their user profile. Registered users may view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time, with the exception of their username, which cannot be changed. Website administrators may also access and modify this information as necessary for site management and compliance purposes.
What rights you have over your data
Individuals who have created an account on this site or who have submitted comments may request a copy of the personal data we maintain about them, including any information they have voluntarily provided. You may also request that we delete any personal data in our possession. Please note that this right does not extend to data we are required to retain for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where your data is sent
Suggested text:Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.