Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 05.06.2026

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how MsMeowArt (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website, place an order, submit a form, or contact us.

By using our website and services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Data Controller

MsMeowArt – Heidi Kühne
c/o Online-Impressum #8795
Europaring 90
53757 Sankt Augustin
Germany

Email: msmeowart@biszummond.com
Phone: +49 151 51833132

3. Personal Data We Collect

We collect only the personal data necessary to provide our services and process orders.

This may include:

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Billing information

  • Order details

  • Commission specifications and references

  • Information submitted through contact forms

  • Technical information required for website security and operation

We do not intentionally collect special categories of personal data.

4. How We Use Your Data

We use personal information for the following purposes:

  • Processing and fulfilling orders

  • Delivering commissioned artwork and digital products

  • Communicating regarding orders and inquiries

  • Providing customer support

  • Processing payments

  • Maintaining website security

  • Complying with legal obligations

  • Preventing fraud and abuse

We do not sell or rent personal information to third parties.

5. Payment Processing

Payments are processed through trusted third-party payment providers.

PayPal

If you choose PayPal as your payment method, certain personal information may be transferred to PayPal for payment processing, fraud prevention, and legal compliance.

Stripe

If you choose Stripe as your payment method, certain personal information may be transferred to Stripe for payment processing, fraud prevention, and legal compliance.

We do not store complete payment card information on our own servers.

6. Contact Forms and Customer Inquiries

Our website uses SureForms to process contact requests, commission inquiries, and customer communications.

When submitting a form, we may collect:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Message content

  • Any additional information voluntarily provided by the user

Form submissions are stored within our website database and are used solely for communication, support, and order processing purposes.

7. Google reCAPTCHA

To protect our website, forms, and checkout process from spam, abuse, and automated attacks, we use Google reCAPTCHA v3.

reCAPTCHA analyzes various information to determine whether an action is performed by a human user. This may include:

  • IP address

  • Browser information

  • Operating system information

  • Device information

  • Mouse movements and user interactions

  • Time spent on pages

  • Referrer information

The analysis begins automatically when users interact with protected areas of the website.

Data collected through reCAPTCHA is processed by Google and is subject to Google’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

The use of reCAPTCHA is based on our legitimate interest in protecting our website, services, and customers from fraud, abuse, and automated attacks.

8. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies that are necessary for the operation and security of the website.

These cookies may be set by:

  • WordPress

  • SureCart

  • SureForms

  • Stripe

  • PayPal

  • Google reCAPTCHA

Such cookies may be used for:

  • Maintaining shopping cart functionality

  • Processing checkout sessions

  • Protecting forms from spam and abuse

  • Fraud prevention

  • Maintaining user sessions

  • Remembering user preferences

  • Ensuring website security and functionality

Most of these cookies are considered technically necessary for the operation of the website.

9. Google Search Console

We use Google Search Console to monitor and improve the visibility and technical performance of our website in Google Search.

Google Search Console provides aggregated information including:

  • Search impressions

  • Search clicks

  • Search queries

  • Indexing status

  • Technical performance information

We do not use Google Analytics.

We do not use Google Ads conversion tracking.

Google may process data in accordance with its own privacy policies.

10. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located within the European Economic Area (EEA), we process personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Article 6(1)(b) GDPR – Performance of a contract

  • Article 6(1)(c) GDPR – Compliance with legal obligations

  • Article 6(1)(f) GDPR – Legitimate interests

Our legitimate interests include operating, securing, and improving our website and services.

11. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill commissions and orders

  • Provide customer support

  • Comply with tax and accounting obligations

  • Resolve disputes

  • Enforce contractual agreements

When personal data is no longer required, it will be deleted or anonymized where reasonably possible.

12. Data Sharing

We share personal information only where necessary to provide our services or comply with legal obligations.

Recipients may include:

  • PayPal

  • Stripe

  • Google (reCAPTCHA and Search Console)

  • Professional advisors where legally required

  • Government authorities where legally required

We do not sell personal information to third parties.

13. International Data Transfers

Some service providers, including Google, PayPal, and Stripe, may process data outside the European Economic Area.

Where required, such transfers are conducted using appropriate safeguards in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

14. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are located in the European Union, you may have the following rights:

  • Right of access

  • Right to rectification

  • Right to erasure

  • Right to restriction of processing

  • Right to data portability

  • Right to object to processing

  • Right to withdraw consent where applicable

  • Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

15. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, loss, or destruction.

However, no internet transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

16. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under the age of 16.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

17. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of external websites.

Users should review the privacy policies of any third-party services they visit.

18. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be posted on this page together with the updated revision date.

19. Contact

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data, please contact:

MsMeowArt – Heidi Kühne
c/o Online-Impressum #8795
Europaring 90
53757 Sankt Augustin
Germany

Email: msmeowart@biszummond.com
Phone: +49 151 51833132

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