Privacy Policy
Effective Date: May 27, 2026
Who We Are
Heather Bennett Contemporary Beadwork is an independent artist studio creating handcrafted beadwork jewelry and wearable art. Each piece is designed and assembled by artist Heather Bennett using carefully sourced materials including glass beads, natural stones, metals, textiles, and specialty findings.
Our website address is: https://heatherbennettstudio.com
We value your privacy and are committed to protecting any personal information you choose to share while visiting our website, joining our mailing list, or making a purchase through our online shop.
Information We Collect
When you visit our website, place an order, subscribe to emails, or contact us, we may collect the following information:
- Name
- Email address
- Billing and shipping address
- Phone number
- Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment providers)
- IP address and browser information
- Website usage and analytics data
We only collect information necessary to operate our business, process orders, improve customer experience, and communicate with you.
How We Use Your Information
Your information may be used to:
- Process and ship orders
- Provide customer support
- Send order confirmations and updates
- Respond to inquiries
- Improve website functionality and user experience
- Send occasional marketing emails or announcements if you opt in
- Prevent fraud or unauthorized activity
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
Payments
Payments made through our website are processed securely by third-party payment providers such as Stripe, PayPal, WooCommerce Payments, or other trusted payment processors. We do not store full payment card information on our servers.
Please review the privacy policies of those payment providers for additional information about how they handle your data.
Cookies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Improve website performance
- Remember user preferences
- Analyze site traffic and visitor behavior
- Support shopping cart and checkout functionality
You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of the website may not function properly.
Embedded Content From Other Websites
Pages on this site may include embedded content such as Instagram feeds, videos, or social media content. Embedded content from other websites behaves the same way as if you visited the other website directly.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, and monitor your interaction with their content.
Analytics
We may use website analytics services such as Google Analytics to better understand how visitors use our site. These services may collect anonymous usage information including pages visited, time spent on the site, and general geographic location.
Email Communications
If you subscribe to our mailing list or contact us directly, we may send occasional emails regarding:
- New collections
- Product launches
- Events and exhibitions
- Studio news
- Promotions
You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the unsubscribe link included in those emails.
How Long We Retain Your Data
We retain customer and order information only as long as necessary for:
- Fulfilling orders
- Maintaining business and tax records
- Providing customer support
- Meeting legal obligations
If you leave comments or submit contact forms, that information may be retained indefinitely unless you request its removal.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Request access to your personal data
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent to marketing communications
To make a request regarding your data, please contact us using the information below.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage method can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, services, or legal obligations. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:
Heather Bennett Contemporary Beadwork
Email: hnbennett35@gmail.com
Website: https://heatherbennettstudio.com