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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 5, 2025


This Privacy Policy applies to HCMGArts.com, which hosts content from Holroyd & Co. Media Group, LLC (operating as Golden Aperture) and Holroyd Literary Works, LLC.


1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, such as your name, email address, and any content you submit (e.g., writing, photography, or artwork). We may also automatically collect data such as your IP address, browser type, and site usage through cookies and analytics tools.


2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information you provide to:

  • Communicate with you about your submissions or inquiries

  • Send you newsletters and updates (with your consent)

  • Display user-submitted content (with appropriate credit)

  • Process purchases through our online shop

  • Improve the usability and performance of our site


3. Payments and Security
All transactions are securely processed via Wix Payments. We do not store or have access to your full credit card details. Wix Payments is PCI-DSS compliant.


4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to others. We may share limited data with trusted third parties who assist in operating our site (e.g., payment processors, newsletter platforms), provided they agree to keep the information confidential.


5. Cookies and Tracking
Our site uses cookies to understand user behavior, improve your experience, and analyze traffic. You may disable cookies in your browser settings if you prefer.


6. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without verifiable parental consent. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will promptly delete it.

Parents or guardians submitting content on behalf of a child affirm that they consent to the public display of the submitted work. No child’s artwork or identifying information will be published without guardian approval.


7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal data

  • Object to or restrict certain types of processing

  • Request data portability

  • Withdraw consent at any time

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


8. California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to:

  • Know what personal information we collect and how we use it

  • Request deletion of your data of personal data (we do not sell your data)

  • Opt out of the sale

To make a CCPA-related request, please contact us.


9. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated in this policy, or as required by law.


10. Security Measures
We implement commercially reasonable security measures to protect your personal data. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute safety of your information.


11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be posted on this page with a new effective date. Your continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.


12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or requests regarding your personal data, please contact us at: info@hcmgarts.com
 

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