At ExpressiveInks, we prioritize your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how we process it, the legal bases for processing, sharing practices, and your rights regarding your data.

Table of Contents

  1. What Information Do We Collect?
    • Personal information you disclose to us
    • Information automatically collected
  2. How Do We Process Your Information?
  3. What Legal Bases Do We Rely On to Process Your Information?
    • If you are located in the United States, this section applies to you
  4. When and With Whom Do We Share Your Personal Information?
  5. What Is Our Stance on Third-Party Websites?
  6. Do We Use Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies?
  7. How Long Do We Keep Your Information?
  8. How Do We Keep Your Information Safe?
  9. What Are Your Privacy Rights?
  10. Controls for Do-Not-Track Features
  11. Do California Residents Have Specific Privacy Rights?
    • CCPA Privacy Notice
    • What categories of personal information do we collect?
    • How do we use and share your personal information?
    • Will your information be shared with anyone else?
    • Your rights with respect to your personal data
  12. Do Virginia Residents Have Specific Privacy Rights?
    • Virginia CDPA Privacy Notice
    • Verification process
    • Right to appeal
  13. Do We Make Updates to This Notice?
  14. How Can You Contact Us About This Notice?
  15. How Can You Review, Update, or Delete the Data We Collect From You?

1. What Information Do We Collect?

Personal Information You Disclose to Us

When you interact with ExpressiveInks, you may provide us with certain personal information voluntarily. This includes your name, email address, postal address, phone number, and any other information you choose to provide. This information is collected through forms, account registrations, newsletters, and any direct communication with our team.

Information Automatically Collected

When you visit ExpressiveInks, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage of our website. This includes your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and the dates/times of your visits. This data helps us understand how you interact with our site and improve our services.

2. How Do We Process Your Information?

We process your personal information to provide, improve, and personalize our services. This includes using your data to manage your account, respond to inquiries, send newsletters, analyze website usage, prevent fraud, and comply with legal obligations. We ensure that your data is processed securely and only for legitimate purposes.

3. What Legal Bases Do We Rely On to Process Your Information?

If You Are Located in the United States, This Section Applies to You

We process personal information based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: You have given explicit consent for us to process your information.
  • Contractual Necessity: Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract to which you are a party.
  • Legal Obligations: We are required to process your information to comply with legal obligations.
  • Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, provided these do not override your rights and interests.

4. When and With Whom Do We Share Your Personal Information?

We may share your personal information with third parties in specific situations, such as:

  • Service Providers: We work with third-party companies that provide services on our behalf, such as website hosting, data analysis, payment processing, and customer service.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information to comply with legal obligations, such as court orders or governmental requests.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of the transaction.

5. What Is Our Stance on Third-Party Websites?

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

6. Do We Use Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies?

Yes, we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies help us understand your preferences and personalize content. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

7. How Long Do We Keep Your Information?

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. The retention period depends on the nature of the information and the legal requirements applicable to our operations.

8. How Do We Keep Your Information Safe?

We implement robust security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. Our security practices include encryption, access controls, and regular security assessments to ensure the integrity of your data.

9. What Are Your Privacy Rights?

You have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, correct, update, or delete your data. You can exercise these rights by contacting us directly. We will respond to your requests by applicable data protection laws.

10. Controls for Do-Not-Track Features

Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. We do not currently respond to DNT signals but will update our practices as technology and standards evolve.

11. Do California Residents Have Specific Privacy Rights?

CCPA Privacy Notice

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have specific rights regarding their personal information.

What Categories of Personal Information Do We Collect?

We collect the following categories of personal information: identifiers, commercial information, internet activity, geolocation data, and inferences drawn from other personal information.

How Do We Use and Share Your Personal Information?

We use and share personal information for business purposes, including providing our services, maintaining security, and improving our offerings.

Will Your Information Be Shared with Anyone Else?

Yes, we may share your information with third parties as described in this Privacy Policy.

Your Rights concerning Your Data

California residents have the right to request access to, deletion of, and information about the personal data we collect. To exercise these rights, please contact us.

12. Do Virginia Residents Have Specific Privacy Rights?

Virginia CDPA Privacy Notice

Under the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (CDPA), Virginia residents have specific rights regarding their personal information.

Verification Process

To exercise your rights, we may need to verify your identity. This may include providing additional information or documentation.

Right to Appeal

If you are unsatisfied with our response to your request, you have the right to appeal by contacting us.

13. Do We Make Updates to This Notice?

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant updates by posting the new policy on our website and updating the effective date.

14. How Can You Contact Us About This Notice?

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at privacy@expressiveinks.com or through our contact form on the website.

15. How Can You Review, Update, or Delete the Data We Collect From You?

You can review, update, or delete your personal information by logging into your account settings or by contacting us directly.

16. Your Rights Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have specific rights under the GDPR. These rights include the following:

  • Right to Access: You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you. This includes information on how we use and share your data.
  • Right to Rectification: If you believe that any information we hold about you is incorrect or incomplete, you have the right to request that we correct or update it.
  • Right to Erasure: You have the right to request that we delete your data under certain conditions, such as when the data is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we restrict the processing of your data under certain circumstances, such as when you contest the accuracy of the data or object to its processing.
  • Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request that we provide you with a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, or that we transfer it to another data controller.
  • Right to Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your data for specific purposes, such as direct marketing or profiling.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: If we process your data based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@expressiveinks.com. We will respond to your request by applicable data protection laws.

Children’s Privacy

ExpressiveInks does not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will delete that information as quickly as possible. If you believe that we might have any information from or about a child under 13, please contact us at privacy@expressiveinks.com.