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
