Last updated: 10th February, 2025.
Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how backgrounds.art (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in a transparent manner.
Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
Account and Profile Information
- Name
- Email address
- Login and account preferences
Payment Information
- Payment details processed through Stripe
- Transaction history
Usage Data
- Website usage data collected through Visitor Tracking
- Login session information
- Browser type and settings
- Operating system
- IP address
- Date and time of visits
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Determine browser cookie acceptance
- Save login information (duration: 2 days)
- Store screen display preferences (duration: 1 year)
- Maintain “Remember Me” functionality (duration: 2 weeks)
All login cookies are removed upon account logout.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Process and fulfill purchases
- Provide access to digital products
- Manage your account
- Send transactional emails
- Send marketing communications (only with explicit consent)
- Analyze website performance
- Improve our services
- Comply with legal obligations
Data Sharing and Third-Party Services
We share data with the following third-party services:
- Stripe: For payment processing
- Sendgrid: For email newsletter delivery (opt-in only)
- Visitor Tracking: For website analytics
These services receive only the necessary information to perform their functions and are bound by their respective privacy policies.
Data Retention
- Account information is retained until user requests deletion
- Purchase history is retained for legal compliance
- Newsletter subscriptions remain active until unsubscription
- Cookies are retained as specified in the Cookies section
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Edit your profile information
- Request data deletion
- Opt-out of marketing communications
- Request your data in a portable format
Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.
Changes to Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to our website.
Contact Us
For privacy-related inquiries or to exercise your rights, contact us at: https://backgrounds.art/contact-us
Legal Basis
We process your data in accordance with Japanese privacy laws and regulations.
Data Transfer
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside of Japan. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.