🔒 Security & Privacy Policy
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At Salty Clay Art & Pottery Studio, your privacy and security are extremely important to us. Whether you’re booking a class, purchasing a gift card, or subscribing to updates, we work hard to ensure your information is protected at all times.
1. Website Security
Our website (www.saltyclay.com) is built on WordPress and protected with SSL (HTTPS) encryption.
This means:
All information you submit is encrypted before it is sent.
No third parties can intercept or read your data during transmission.
We use reputable security tools and plugins to help protect our site from unauthorized access.
2. Payment Security
All payments on our website are processed securely through PayPal, a trusted and PCI-compliant payment processor.
We never see or store your full credit card number on our servers.
Your financial information is handled exclusively by PayPal’s secure systems.
PayPal provides industry-standard fraud prevention and encryption.
3. Information We Collect
We collect only the information needed to complete your purchases, bookings, and communication with us.
This may include:
Name
Email address
Phone number
Billing/shipping details (when applicable)
Class bookings and purchase history
Communication preferences
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information with any third parties.
4. How We Use Your Information
Your information may be used for:
Processing orders and class bookings
Sending email confirmations and reminders
Providing customer service
Internal record-keeping
Optional marketing emails (you can unsubscribe anytime)
Improving website performance and customer experience
5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
To help us improve our website and marketing, we use the following third-party tools:
Google Analytics
Used to understand website traffic patterns and improve user experience.
Google Analytics collects anonymous data such as pages visited, device type, and general location (not precise addresses).
Meta Pixel (Facebook/Instagram Pixel)
Allows us to run more relevant advertising on Facebook and Instagram based on website activity.
This does not give us access to your personal Facebook information.
Mailchimp
If you subscribe to our email list, your email is stored securely in Mailchimp, where you can unsubscribe at any time.
General Cookies
Our site may also use cookies to:
Remember your preferences
Keep items in your cart
Improve website speed and usability
You can adjust or disable cookies in your browser settings.
6. Data Protection
We take strong measures to keep your information safe:
SSL encryption on every page
Secure hosting and firewall protection
Regular updates on WordPress core, themes, and plugins
Limited access to customer data
Encrypted passwords (we never see your password)
Industry-standard backup practices
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
Request a copy of your personal information
Update or correct your information
Request deletion of your information (unless legally necessary to keep)
Opt out of marketing emails at any time
Ask questions about how your data is used
To request any of the above, contact us at: