Last updated: July 2026
Area Arts, Fine Art Productions (“Area Arts,” “we,” or “us”) is a fine art gallery. We know you care about how your information is used, and we appreciate your trust that we will handle it carefully. This Privacy Policy explains what we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have when you visit areaarts.com (the “Site”). We do not sell your personal information.
1. Information We Collect
Information you provide to us. When you contact us through the Site — for example, using our contact form or asking about a piece you’re interested in — we receive the information you choose to share, such as your name, email address, phone number, and the content of your message. Purchases are arranged directly with us, so if you’d like to buy a work, contacting us begins that conversation.
Information collected automatically. When you visit the Site, some information is collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies, such as your IP address, device and browser type, the pages you view, and how you arrived at and moved through the Site.
2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the Site and understand how it is used. These fall into general categories:
- Strictly necessary — required for the Site to function, including basic WordPress functionality. Always active.
- Analytics and performance — used to understand how the Site is used so we can improve it.
Non-essential cookies load only after you consent through our cookie banner. You can change your choices at any time using the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer. For the specific, always-current list of the cookies used on the Site, please see our Cookie Policy.
3. How We Use Information
We use the information described above to respond to your inquiries and help you with works you’re interested in; to arrange purchases directly with you; to operate, maintain, and improve the Site; to send you information or updates you’ve asked for; and to comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.
4. How We Share Information
Information about the people who contact us is an important part of our business, and we are not in the business of selling it. We share information only as described here:
- • Service providers who perform functions on our behalf — such as website hosting and analytics — under agreements that limit their use of the information.
- • Legal and safety — when required by law or to protect rights, safety, and security.
We do not sell your personal information.
5. Your Privacy Rights
California residents have rights under the CCPA/CPRA, including the right to know, access, correct, and delete personal information, to limit the use of sensitive personal information, and to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. We do not sell personal information. Use the “Cookie Settings” control or send a Global Privacy Control signal to opt out of non-essential cookies.
Residents of other states with comprehensive privacy laws have similar rights. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@areaarts.com. We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights.
6. Global Privacy Control
We honor the Global Privacy Control (GPC) browser signal as a valid opt-out of the sale or sharing of personal information where required. The Site does not separately respond to “Do Not Track” signals.
7. Data Security
We work to protect your information during transmission using industry-standard encryption (SSL/TLS). No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. If you use a shared computer, be sure to sign off when you’re finished.
8. Communications and Your Choices
If you’d prefer not to receive emails from us, or you’d like us to correct or remove information we have about you, just contact us at info@areaarts.com or (707) 544-8525 and we’ll take care of it. You can always choose not to provide certain information, though it may limit our ability to respond or assist you.
9. Children’s Privacy
The Site is directed to a general adult audience, not to children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16.
10. Third-Party Links
The Site may link to other websites that do not share our privacy and data practices; their privacy is governed by their own policies, and we are not responsible for how they handle your information.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date above reflects the most recent version, and material changes will be posted on this page. By continuing to use the Site, you accept the current Policy.
12. Contact Us
Area Arts, Fine Art Productions · 3855 Sonoma Hwy, Santa Rosa, CA 95409 · (707) 544-8525 · info@areaarts.com