Privacy Policy
By using this Website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date. Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide Voluntarily
You may choose to provide personal information when you:
- Contact me through the Website
- Subscribe to my newsletter
- Request information about artwork, exhibitions, publications, or collaborations
This information may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number (if voluntarily provided)
- Any information you include in your message
You are never required to provide personal information simply to browse the Website.
Analytics Information
Like most websites, tarikmendes.com uses third-party analytics services to understand how visitors use the Website.
These services may collect information such as:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Browser type
- Device type
- Operating system
- Referring websites
- General geographic region
- Anonymous usage statistics
This information is collected in aggregate and is not intended to identify individual visitors.
Cookies
This Website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and understand Website usage.
Cookies help remember preferences and improve your browsing experience.
Most web browsers allow you to control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain Website features.
This Website does not use cookies for behavioral advertising.
Log Files
When you visit the Website, certain information is automatically collected by the web server, including:
- Internet Protocol (IP) address
- Browser type
- Date and time of your visit
- Pages viewed
- Referring website
- Device information
This information is used to maintain the security, performance, and functionality of the Website.
How Your Information Is Used
Information collected may be used to:
- Respond to inquiries
- Communicate regarding artwork, exhibitions, or collaborations
- Send newsletters if you have subscribed
- Improve the Website and visitor experience
- Monitor Website performance and analytics
- Maintain Website security
- Comply with legal obligations
Your personal information will not be sold to third parties.
Sharing Information
Your information may be shared only when necessary with trusted service providers that help operate the Website, such as:
- Website hosting providers
- Email newsletter providers
- Website analytics providers
- Security and technical service providers
These providers are given access only to the information necessary to perform their services and are expected to protect your information.
Information may also be disclosed if required by law or to protect legal rights.
Data Storage and Security
Information collected through this Website may be stored and processed in the United States.
Reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards are used to help protect your information. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.
Third-Party Links
This Website may contain links to museums, galleries, publications, social media platforms, or other third-party websites.
Tarik Mendes is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external websites. Visitors should review the privacy policies of any third-party websites they visit.
Email Newsletter
If you subscribe to the newsletter, your email address will only be used to send updates regarding artwork, exhibitions, publications, studio news, and related announcements.
You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in any newsletter email.
Children’s Privacy
This Website is not directed toward children under the age of 13.
Personal information is not knowingly collected from children under 13. If such information is discovered, reasonable steps will be taken to remove it promptly.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:
- Request access to your personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of personal information where permitted by law
- Withdraw consent for communications
Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically.
Any changes will become effective immediately upon posting to this page unless otherwise stated.
Contact
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to contact me regarding your personal information, please use the Contact page on this Website or email me at the address listed there.
Tarik Mendes
Website: https://www.tarikmendes.com