Last Updated: June 16, 2025
Welcome to davidsprenger.com! I’m David Sprenger, and this website is my digital portfolio.
This Privacy Policy explains what information I collect, how I use it, and your choices regarding that information. It’s designed to be clear and straightforward, much like the lines in a well-composed painting.
1. The Information I Collect (and What I Don’t)
As a painter’s portfolio, my primary goal is to share my art with you, not to collect extensive personal data. Therefore, the information I collect is minimal:
- Information You Voluntarily Provide:
- Contact Form Submissions: If you use my contact form to send me an inquiry (e.g., about commissions, collaborations, or general questions), you’ll provide your name and email address. I use this information solely to respond to your specific query. It’s like leaving a note in my studio – I’ll read it and respond, then keep it safe.
- Email Newsletter Sign-ups: Should I decide to offer an email newsletter in the future to share updates on new works or exhibitions, you might provide your email address. This would be entirely optional, and you could unsubscribe at any time. (Currently, this feature is not active).
- Automatically Collected Information (Website Analytics):
- Non-Identifying Traffic Data: Like most websites, davidsprenger.com uses basic analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand how visitors interact with my site. This helps me see which paintings are most viewed or how people navigate through my portfolio. This data is anonymized and aggregated. It tells me, for example, that 50 people visited section A, but it doesn’t tell me who those 50 people are. It’s like observing foot traffic in a gallery – I see movement, but not individual faces. This may include:
- Your approximate geographic location (country/city, not precise address).
- Type of device (desktop, mobile).
- Browser type.
- Pages visited and time spent on the site.
- Referring website (how you found davidsprenger.com).
- Cookies: I use a minimal number of cookies, primarily for the functionality of website analytics as described above. These are small text files stored on your device that help the site remember your preferences or track anonymised usage. You can control cookie settings in your browser.
- Non-Identifying Traffic Data: Like most websites, davidsprenger.com uses basic analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand how visitors interact with my site. This helps me see which paintings are most viewed or how people navigate through my portfolio. This data is anonymized and aggregated. It tells me, for example, that 50 people visited section A, but it doesn’t tell me who those 50 people are. It’s like observing foot traffic in a gallery – I see movement, but not individual faces. This may include:
What I DON’T Collect:
- Sensitive Personal Information: I do not collect any sensitive personal information such as financial details, health information, etc.
- Personal Identifiable Information (Beyond what you voluntarily provide): I don’t attempt to personally identify individual website visitors. My focus is on art, not data mining.
2. How Your Information is Used (It’s All About Art)
The information I collect is used for the following purposes, all related to the operation and improvement of the website:
- To Respond to Your Inquiries: If you contact me, I use your information solely to reply to your questions or requests.
- To Understand Website Usage: Anonymised analytics data helps me understand how my portfolio is being viewed, allowing me to improve the website’s design and content for a better user experience. It helps me see what resonates with my audience.
- To Maintain and Improve My Website: Information on technical issues or popular pages helps me ensure the website runs smoothly and effectively.
I will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. Your data is held with the same care I give to my brushes.
3. Sharing Your Information
I share your information only in very limited circumstances:
- With Service Providers: I may use trusted third-party services for website hosting, analytics (e.g., Google Analytics), and email delivery (if a newsletter is implemented). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and only use it for the purposes I’ve outlined. They are like the art suppliers I trust – they help me create, but they don’t own my art.
- For Legal Reasons: I may disclose information if required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with legal obligations, protect my rights or property, or ensure the safety of my website visitors.
4. Your Choices and Rights (Your Palette of Control)
You have control over your information:
- Accessing and Correcting Your Information: If you’ve contacted me and wish to review or update your information, please reach out to me directly via the contact form.
- Opting Out of Communications: If I implement an email newsletter, you will always have the option to unsubscribe from future communications by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of the email.
- Cookie Control: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, please note that some website features may not function properly without cookies.
- Analytics Opt-Out: You can opt-out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
5. Data Security (Protecting My Artistic Vision)
I take reasonable measures to protect the information I collect from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. This includes using secure hosting and regularly updating website software. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While I strive to protect your personal information, I cannot guarantee its absolute security. Think of it like protecting a painting – I take every precaution, but absolute invulnerability is impossible.
6. Links to Other Websites (Exploring Beyond My Gallery)
My website may contain links to other websites (e.g., art galleries, art organizations, social media). This Privacy Policy applies only to davidsprenger.com. I am not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. I encourage you to read the privacy policies of any website you visit.
7. Children’s Privacy (No Child Labor in My Studio)
My website is not directed at children under the age of 13. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided me with personal information, please contact me, and I will take steps to remove that information from my records.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in my practices or legal requirements. When I do, I will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. I encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how I am protecting your information.
9. Contact Me
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or my data practices, please don’t hesitate to contact me through the contact form on my website.
Thank you for visiting davidsprenger.com