Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 30, 2025

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Yesim Ozalin de Sousa ("I," "me," or "my") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit my website and use the contact form.

Information I Collect

Information You Provide

When you contact me through the contact form, I collect:

  • Your name

  • Your email address

  • Your phone number (if you choose to provide it)

  • Any message or inquiry you submit

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit my website, certain information may be automatically collected, including:

  • Your IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Pages you visit on my site

  • Date and time of your visit

  • Referring website

This information is collected through cookies and similar technologies.

How I Use Your Information

I use the information you provide to:

  • Respond to your inquiries about my artwork

  • Communicate with you about commissions, purchases, or general questions

  • Provide customer service

  • Improve my website and services

I do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.

Data Storage and Security

Your contact information is stored securely and is only accessible by me. I take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

Cookies

My website may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help me understand how visitors use my site. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect your experience on my website.

Third-Party Services

My website may use third-party services such as:

  • Website hosting providers (e.g., Squarespace) - These services may collect information as described in their own privacy policies

  • Analytics tools - To understand how visitors use my website

These third parties have their own privacy policies, and I encourage you to review them.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal information I hold about you

  • Request correction of any inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of your personal information

  • Opt out of future communications from me

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me using the information below.

Children's Privacy

My website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. I encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Me

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how I handle your personal information, please contact me through the contact form on my website or at:

Yesim Ozalin de Sousa
yesimdesousastudio@gmail.com

By using this website and submitting your information through the contact form, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.