Privacy Policy & Camera Use Disclosure

John Russell Paintings ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you choose to share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and protected when you visit our website and use our interactive painting viewing experience.

1. Camera Access & Augmented Viewing Experience

Our website offers an optional in-home painting viewing experience that allows you to visualize artwork within your own space using your device's camera.

• Camera access is requested only when you voluntarily choose to activate the viewing experience.
• Camera access is used solely to display a live visual background on your device so that the artwork may be overlaid for visualization purposes.
• No camera images, video, or recordings are captured, stored, transmitted, or retained by John Russell Paintings at any time.
• All camera functionality operates locally on your device through your web browser.
• Camera access may be revoked at any time through your device or browser settings.
• If you decline camera access, the viewing experience will not activate, and you may continue browsing the website normally.

2. Artwork Viewing Interaction Data

• Interactions such as moving, resizing, or rotating artwork during the viewing experience are handled entirely within your browser session.
• These interactions are not recorded, stored, or transmitted.
• No behavioral tracking is performed during the camera viewing experience.

3. Personal Information Collection

We may collect personal information only when you voluntarily provide it, such as:

• Name
• Email address
• Messages submitted through contact or inquiry forms

We do not collect sensitive personal data such as financial information, biometric data, or location data through the painting viewing experience.

4. Use of Customer Information

When provided with your express consent, personal information may be used for:

• Responding to inquiries or messages
• Providing information about available artwork
• Marketing, promotional communications, or announcements related to exhibitions, new works, or events

We will never use your information for marketing or promotional purposes without your explicit consent.

5. Data Storage & Security

• Submitted form data and messages are stored securely and accessed only by authorized parties.
• We implement reasonable technical and administrative safeguards to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.
• We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties.

6. Third-Party Services

Our website may utilize trusted third-party services (such as hosting or analytics providers) strictly for operational purposes. These services are obligated to handle data in compliance with applicable privacy laws.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to personal information we may hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of your personal data
• Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time

Requests may be made using the contact information provided on our website.

8. Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements or website functionality. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.

9. Contact

If you have questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or the camera viewing experience, please contact us through the website's contact form.