Privacy Policy — Deniz Altug Art
Last updated: February 2026

Your privacy matters to me. This page explains how information is collected and used when you visit www.artbydeniz.com.

I aim to keep this simple, transparent, and respectful of your experience — just like my work.

1. Who I Am

This website, Deniz Altug Art, is operated by Deniz Altug, a Canadian abstract artist based in Ontario, Canada.

If you have any questions about this policy or your data, you may contact me through the website contact form.

2. What Information May Be Collected

When you visit this website, certain information may be collected:

Information you provide voluntarily

  • Your name and email when using the contact form

  • Messages you send directly

  • Information you choose to share with me

Automatic website information

  • General location (country or region)

  • Device and browser type

  • Pages visited and time spent on the site

This data is used only to understand how visitors use the website and to improve the experience.

3. Analytics and Cookies

This website is hosted on Squarespace, which uses cookies and analytics tools to help understand visitor activity.

I also use Google Analytics, which collects anonymous usage data such as page views and general geographic region. This information does not personally identify you.

Cookies may be used to:

  • Remember basic site preferences

  • Measure traffic and performance

  • Improve website functionality

You can disable cookies through your browser settings if you prefer.

4. Email Communication

If you contact me through the website, I may use your email address to reply to your message.

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

5. Online Courses and External Platforms

This website may link to my separate course platform hosted on Kajabi (learn.artbydeniz.com).

If you choose to visit or purchase through Kajabi, their own privacy policy and data practices apply.

Payment processing on external platforms may involve providers such as Stripe or PayPal. I do not store your payment details on this website.

6. Social Media and Advertising

This art website itself does not currently use a Meta/Facebook tracking pixel.
However, my external course platform may use advertising tools or analytics.

If tracking tools are added to this site in the future, this policy will be updated accordingly.

7. How Your Information Is Used

Information collected is used only to:

  • Respond to messages or inquiries

  • Maintain the website

  • Understand general visitor behavior

  • Improve content and navigation

I do not use personal data for profiling, automated decision-making, or aggressive marketing.

8. Data Storage

Website data may be processed or stored by trusted service providers such as Squarespace and Google Analytics, which may operate servers outside of Canada.

These providers maintain their own privacy safeguards.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

  • Request access to personal information you’ve provided

  • Ask for corrections or deletion

  • Withdraw consent where applicable

If you wish to make a request, please contact me through the website.

10. International Visitors (Including the European Union)

Although this website is operated from Canada, visitors from other regions — including the European Union — may access it.

Where applicable, I respect international privacy principles such as transparency, minimal data collection, and your right to request access or removal of personal information.

11. Third-Party Links

This website may link to external websites or social platforms. I am not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.

12. Updates to This Policy

This policy may be updated from time to time as the website evolves.
The “Last updated” date at the top reflects the most recent revision.

Thank you for visiting and supporting my work.