Privacy Policy

Sam Ryan Studio
Last Updated: March 2026

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Sam Ryan Studio ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, shares, and protects your personal information when you visit our website at samryanstudio.com, interact with our social media content, subscribe to our email list, or purchase from our store. We are committed to being transparent about how your data is handled and giving you control over your information.

By using our website or providing your information through any of our platforms, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

We collect information in several ways depending on how you interact with us.

Information you provide directly:

When you make a purchase through our Shopify store, we collect your name, email address, shipping address, billing address, phone number, and payment information. Payment details are processed securely through Shopify Payments and are not stored on our servers.

When you subscribe to our email list through our website, a Meta (Facebook or Instagram) Lead Ad, or by commenting on a social media post (such as commenting "PRINT" on Instagram), we collect your name, email address, and in some cases your phone number. This information is collected through Meta Lead Ad forms, our ManyChat automation system, or directly through our email signup forms.

When you contact us by email or through social media, we collect whatever information you choose to share in that communication.

Information collected automatically:

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain technical information including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages viewed, time spent on pages, and other browsing behavior. This information is collected through cookies, the Shopify platform, and the Meta Pixel (also known as the Facebook Pixel), which helps us understand how visitors use our site and measure the effectiveness of our advertising.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Order fulfillment and customer service. We use your name, email, shipping address, and payment information to process and ship your order, send order confirmation and shipping updates, and respond to any questions or issues related to your purchase.

Marketing communications. When you sign up for our email list, whether through our website, a Meta Lead Ad, a ManyChat automation, or any other signup method, we use your name and email address to send you newsletters, announcements about upcoming art drops, early access information, and promotional content. These communications are sent through our email platform, Beehiiv. You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the unsubscribe link at the bottom of every email we send.

Advertising and analytics. We use the Meta Pixel and cookies to measure the performance of our Meta ad campaigns, understand which content drives visitors to our site, create custom and lookalike audiences for future advertising on Meta platforms, and analyze traffic patterns on our website. This data helps us show relevant ads to people who may be interested in our art and measure how effective those ads are.

Improving your experience. We use browsing data and purchase history to improve our website, understand what products and content resonate with our audience, and make decisions about future art collections and editions.

Meta Lead Ads

When you submit your information through a Meta Lead Ad (for example, by tapping a "Sign Up" or "Learn More" button on one of our Facebook or Instagram ads), Meta collects your name, email address, and any other fields included in that form. This information is then shared with us so we can add you to our email list and send you marketing communications about upcoming drops, early access, and studio updates.

By submitting a Meta Lead Ad form, you consent to receiving these marketing communications from us. You can withdraw your consent and opt out at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email we send, by replying to any email with "unsubscribe," or by contacting us directly at the email address listed at the bottom of this policy.

We handle all data collected through Meta Lead Ads in accordance with Meta's Lead Ads Terms of Service and this Privacy Policy.

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We share your information only with the following service providers who help us operate our business:

Shopify hosts our online store and processes transactions on our behalf. When you make a purchase, your order and payment information is processed through Shopify's secure infrastructure. You can review Shopify's privacy practices at shopify.com/legal/privacy.

Beehiiv is our email marketing platform. When you join our email list, your name and email address are stored and managed through Beehiiv so we can send you newsletters and announcements. You can review Beehiiv's privacy practices at beehiiv.com/privacy.

ManyChat is our automation platform used for lead capture on social media. When you interact with certain automated messages (such as commenting "PRINT" on an Instagram post), ManyChat collects and processes your information to add you to our email list. You can review ManyChat's privacy practices at manychat.com/privacy.

Meta (Facebook/Instagram) receives data from the Meta Pixel installed on our website and provides us with data you submit through Lead Ad forms. This data is used for advertising measurement and audience targeting. You can review Meta's privacy practices at facebook.com/privacy and adjust your ad preferences at facebook.com/adpreferences.

Shipping providers receive your name and shipping address so we can deliver your order.

Payment processors handle your payment information securely during checkout. We do not store your full credit card number or payment details on our systems.

We may also share your information if required to do so by law, regulation, or legal process.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. Here is what is active on our site:

Essential cookies (Shopify). These are required for the website to function properly. They handle things like your shopping cart, checkout session, and login state. You cannot opt out of these cookies without affecting the functionality of the store.

Analytics and advertising cookies (Meta Pixel). The Meta Pixel places cookies on your browser when you visit our site. These cookies allow Meta to track actions you take on our website (such as viewing a product page or completing a purchase) and connect that activity to your Meta account for advertising purposes. This helps us measure the effectiveness of our ads and show relevant content to people who have visited our site or who share characteristics with our existing customers.

How to manage cookies. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Please note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website, including checkout. You can also opt out of Meta's tracking by adjusting your ad settings at facebook.com/adpreferences or by using the "Off-Facebook Activity" tool in your Facebook settings.

Your Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information.

If you are in the European Economic Area (GDPR):

You have the right to access the personal data we hold about you. You have the right to request correction of any inaccurate personal data. You have the right to request deletion of your personal data. You have the right to object to or restrict the processing of your personal data. You have the right to data portability (receiving your data in a structured, commonly used format). You have the right to withdraw consent at any time where we rely on consent to process your data.

If you are in California (CCPA):

You have the right to know what personal information we collect, use, and share. You have the right to request deletion of your personal information. You have the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information. We do not sell your personal information. You have the right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.

If you are in another jurisdiction, you may have similar rights under your local privacy laws. We are committed to honoring reasonable requests related to your personal data regardless of where you live.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information at the bottom of this policy. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

Unsubscribing from Marketing Communications

You can stop receiving marketing emails from us at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email we send, by replying to any email with "unsubscribe," or by contacting us directly. Please note that even if you unsubscribe from marketing emails, we may still send you transactional emails related to an order you have placed (such as order confirmations and shipping notifications).

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy. For customers who have made a purchase, we retain order information as required for accounting, tax, and legal purposes. For email subscribers, we retain your information until you unsubscribe, at which point your data is removed from our active marketing lists. Some residual data may remain in backups or logs for a limited period after deletion.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. Our website uses SSL encryption to protect data transmitted between your browser and our server. Payment information is processed through PCI-compliant payment processors and is never stored on our systems. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, want to exercise your data rights, or need to reach us for any reason related to your privacy, please contact us at:

Sam Ryan Studio
Email: samryanstudio@gmail.com
Address: 128 Devlin Springs Drive, Madison, MS
Website: samryanstudio.com