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Privacy Policy

Effective date: 23 Aug 2025

Your privacy matters to me. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, and protect your information when you visit my website, sign up for emails, or purchase courses and resources.

1. Who I Am

This website is owned and operated by Elina Zhelyazkova (Ink Paper Squirrel), watercolor artist and teacher.

2. What Information I Collect

  • When you sign up for my emails or free resources: your name and email address.

  • When you purchase a course or product: billing details such as your name, email, payment info (handled securely by third-party providers like Stripe or PayPal).

  • When you browse the site: basic technical info (cookies, IP address, browser type) to improve site performance.

3. How I Use Your Information

I may use your information to:

  • Deliver courses, downloads, and resources you’ve purchased or signed up for.

  • Send you emails about new classes, resources, and discounts (you can unsubscribe anytime).

  • Improve my website and understand how visitors use it.

4. How I Protect Your Data

Your personal information is stored securely. Payment details are processed by trusted third-party providers (Stripe, PayPal). I never see or store your full credit card info.

5. Sharing of Information

I do not sell or rent your information.
I may share limited data only with trusted third parties when necessary to:

  • Process payments (e.g., Stripe, PayPal).

  • Deliver emails (e.g., Podia’s email system).

  • Comply with legal requirements.

6. Cookies

This site uses cookies to help it function properly and improve your browsing experience. You can disable cookies in your browser settings if you prefer, but some features may not work as expected.

7. Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the EU/EEA, you have the right to:

  • Access the data I hold about you.

  • Request correction or deletion of your data.

  • Withdraw your consent at any time (unsubscribe link is in every email).

To exercise these rights, contact me through my Contact page.

8. Children’s Privacy

This site is not directed to children under 16. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. Updates to This Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. The most recent version will always be available on this page.

Thank you for trusting me with your information. 🌿