Who we are

We are The Monogram Shop, a site hosted by Artisan Monograms with content available here, on our website, as well as on Etsy (artisanmonograms.etsy.com). 

Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.

An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.

Media

When uploading images or any form of media to our website, please consider the following guidelines to maintain your privacy and comply with legal standards:

  • Embedded Data Caution: If you upload images, be aware that files may include embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Keep in mind that visitors to the website could download and extract this location data from images on the website. We recommend removing such data if you do not wish to disclose your location.

  • Responsibility for Content: You are responsible for any images or media you upload. Ensure that you have the right to use and share the content, and that it does not infringe on anyone’s privacy or intellectual property rights.

  • Content Use: Uploaded media may be subject to use by [Your Website Name] for various purposes, such as in promotional materials or as part of the website’s content, subject to our terms and conditions.

  • Moderation and Removal: We reserve the right to moderate and/or remove any media that violates our website’s policies or that we deem inappropriate.

  • Image Compression: Uploaded images may be modified for web optimization, including resizing and compression.

  • Copyright Affirmation: By uploading media, you affirm that you have the copyright or necessary permissions for its use, and agree to comply with intellectual property laws.

We encourage you to review these guidelines carefully to ensure a safe and respectful environment for all users.

Cookies

If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.

If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.

When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.

If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.

Embedded content from other websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.

These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.

Who we share your data with

At The Monogram Shop, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. Our users trust us with their personal information like names, email addresses, and purchase history, and we take this responsibility seriously. Here’s how we handle your data:

  1. Limited Third-Party Sharing: Your personal information, such as name, email address, and purchase history, is primarily used for the purpose of providing and improving our services to you. We do not share, sell, or disclose your personal data to third parties for their marketing or advertising purposes. Third-party access to your data is strictly limited to entities that provide essential services for our website operation (like hosting or security) and are bound by confidentiality agreements.

  2. Legal Compliance: We may disclose your personal information when we believe release is appropriate to comply with the law, enforce our site policies, or protect ours or others’ rights, property, or safety. However, non-personally identifiable visitor information may be provided to other parties for marketing, advertising, or other uses.

  3. Internal Use for Service Improvement: We may use your data internally to improve our services and user experience. This includes, but is not limited to, using data to improve our graphics design editor, customize user experience, or manage your account.

  4. Data Security Practices: We take the security of your personal information seriously. Our website is HTTPS secured, ensuring that the data exchanged between your browser and our site is encrypted and transmitted securely. This is part of our commitment to protecting your information online. Additionally, our security measures include regularly updating our WordPress platform and its associated plugins to utilize the latest security features and enhancements. While we make every effort to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, it is important to remember that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

How long we retain your data

If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.

For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.

What rights you have over your data

  1. Data Access: If you have an account on our site or have interacted with us through comments or other means, you have the right to request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you. This includes data you’ve provided to us directly, such as account information, as well as any interactions you’ve had with our site, like comments on product pages.

  2. Data Erasure: You also have the right to request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. We will comply with your request, ensuring that all your data, including comments and account information, is completely removed from our systems. Please note, however, that there are certain exceptions:

    • Legal Obligations: We may retain some data if we are legally obliged to do so — for example, information related to financial transactions for tax and accounting purposes.
    • Administrative and Security Needs: Some data may be retained for specific administrative purposes or to ensure the security and integrity of our platform.

  3. Additional Information: Our commitment to your data rights is part of our broader privacy practices. We strive to ensure transparency and control over your personal information. For any questions or additional information regarding how we handle user data, feel free to reach out to us.

  4. How to Make a Request: To exercise these rights, please contact us at artisanmonograms@gmail.com.
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Where your data is sent

  1. Rating System: If you engage with our rating system, please be aware that your interactions may be processed and stored to maintain the integrity and functionality of this feature.

  2. Future Enhancements: As we continue to improve our website and services, we may introduce new features such as user comments, spam detection services, analytics, and marketing tools. These enhancements are intended to improve your user experience and our service efficiency.

  3. Proactive Measures for Future Changes:

    • Spam Detection: If we implement spam detection for comments or user submissions in the future, we will ensure that your data is handled securely, potentially involving automated checks by third-party services.
    • Analytics and Marketing: Should we introduce analytics or marketing services, we will update our practices here to reflect how your data is used to analyze website usage or for targeted advertising, ensuring transparency and compliance with privacy regulations.

  4. Commitment to Data Privacy: Regardless of any changes or additions to our services, our commitment to your data privacy remains steadfast. We will continue to inform you of any significant changes to data processing activities and ensure compliance with applicable privacy laws and best practices.

Please note that while we endeavor to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. We strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data and maintain transparency in our practices.