Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 13, 2025

Index

This Privacy Policy explains what information StudioYards collects, how we use it, and the choices you have.

StudioYards helps artists build websites and sell their work. Artists remain the seller of record. Payments are processed by Stripe.

Information We Collect

We collect information you provide and information collected automatically.

Account info you provide like name, email, profile details, and settings.

Store content you upload (for example, artwork images, titles, descriptions).

Usage data such as pages viewed and interactions to help improve the product.

Technical data like IP address, device/browser type, and basic diagnostics.

How We Use Information

We use your information to run StudioYards and improve the experience.

Operate and maintain the service, including account authentication and site hosting.

Provide features like website publishing, inventory management, and integrations.

Monitor reliability, prevent abuse, and diagnose problems.

Communicate with you about updates, security alerts, and support.

Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to keep your session and understand usage.

Essential cookies keep you signed in and help deliver core functionality.

Optional analytics may help us understand which features are most helpful to artists.

You can manage cookies in your browser settings. Disabling some may impact functionality.

Payments via Stripe

Stripe processes payments directly for artists; we don’t handle customer card data.

When buyers pay on an artist’s site, payments are processed by Stripe.

We do not receive or store full payment card numbers. Stripe handles that information per its policies.

StudioYards may receive limited payment status details from Stripe to display order information (for example, paid/refunded).

How We Share Information

We share information to provide the service, comply with law, or with your direction.

Service providers that help us operate StudioYards (for example, hosting, email).

Integrations you enable (for example, Stripe) according to your configuration.

If required by law, legal process, or to protect rights, safety, or security.

Data Retention

We keep information as long as needed to provide the service and for legitimate interests.

We retain account and store data while your account is active and for a reasonable period afterward for backup, audit, and legal compliance.

You can request deletion of certain data, subject to legal obligations and technical limitations.

Your Rights & Choices

You may access, update, or delete certain information and manage communications.

Update your profile and settings within StudioYards.

Request access or deletion of your personal information where applicable by law.

Opt out of non-essential emails via the link in the message or settings where available.

Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information, but no system is 100% secure.

We use technical and organizational measures to protect data.

You are responsible for maintaining strong credentials and limiting account access.

International Transfers

Your information may be processed in countries other than where you live.

We may use providers and infrastructure in various regions. We take steps consistent with applicable law when transferring data.

Children

StudioYards is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or as defined by local law).

Do not use StudioYards if you are not permitted by law in your region. Artists are responsible for ensuring their use complies with child protection laws.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy and will change the date when we do.

We’ll post updates on this page. Material changes may be communicated through additional notice (for example, email or in‑app).

Contact

Questions or requests about privacy? Get in touch.

Contact StudioYards at privacy@studioyards.com. For order issues, buyers should contact the artist (seller of record).