At George Rodrigue Studios (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, georgerodrigue.com (the “Site”). This policy applies to the Site and all services offered by the gallery through the Site.
By accessing or using the Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site. We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time, and changes will be posted here with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information that helps us improve the Site, understand user behavior, and provide relevant marketing. This includes:
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit the Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage through tracking technologies such as cookies, web beacons, and pixels. This may include:
Device and Browser Information: Browser type, operating system, device type (e.g., mobile or desktop), and unique device identifiers.
Usage Data: Pages visited, time and date of visits, time spent on pages, referral sources, and navigation paths.
Location Data: Approximate location based on IP address (we do not collect precise geolocation without consent).
IP Address: Your Internet Protocol (IP) address, which may indicate your general location.
We use third-party analytics and advertising tools to collect this data, including:
Google Analytics: Provided by Google LLC, this tool helps us analyze Site traffic and user interactions. Google Analytics may use cookies to track your visits and generate reports on Site activity. For more details, see Google’s Privacy Policy and How Google Uses Information.
Meta Pixel (formerly Facebook Pixel): Provided by Meta Platforms, Inc., this tracking tool allows us to measure the effectiveness of our advertising, build custom audiences for retargeting, and track user actions on the Site (e.g., page views, form submissions). The Meta Pixel may collect data about your interactions and share it with Meta for advertising purposes. For more details, see Meta’s Data Policy and Cookie Policy.
We do not collect personally identifiable information (PII) such as your name, email address, or phone number automatically unless you voluntarily provide it (see below).
Information You Provide Voluntarily
If you interact with the Site in ways that require submission, we may collect:
Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, or mailing address if you submit a contact form, newsletter signup, or inquiry.
Other Submissions: Any additional details you provide in messages or forms.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
Site Improvement: To analyze trends, administer the Site, track user movements, and gather demographic information for aggregate use.
Marketing and Advertising: To optimize our marketing efforts, including retargeting ads on platforms like Meta (Facebook/Instagram). For example, data from the Meta Pixel helps us show relevant ads to users who have visited the Site.
Communication: To respond to your inquiries, send newsletters (if subscribed), or provide updates about the Foundation, events, or artworks.
Security and Compliance: To detect and prevent fraud, unauthorized access, or other illegal activities, and to comply with legal obligations.
We may combine automatically collected data with voluntarily provided information to enhance our services.
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share data with third parties in these ways:
Service Providers: With vendors like Google and Meta who provide analytics, advertising, hosting, or other services on our behalf. These providers are contractually obligated to use your data only for the purposes we specify and in accordance with their privacy policies.
Legal Requirements: If required by law, subpoena, or court order, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.
Data shared with Google Analytics and Meta Pixel may be processed in the United States or other countries where these companies operate. By using the Site, you consent to such transfers.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
The Site uses cookies (small text files stored on your device) and similar technologies like pixels for functionality, analytics, and advertising:
Essential Cookies: Necessary for Site operation (e.g., session management).
Analytics Cookies: Used by Google Analytics to track usage.
Advertising Cookies/Pixels: Used by Meta Pixel to track events and enable retargeting.
You can manage cookies through your browser settings (e.g., block or delete them). Note that disabling cookies may limit Site functionality. For Meta-specific opt-outs, visit Meta’s Ad Settings. For Google Analytics opt-out, install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On.
5. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location (e.g., under GDPR for EU residents or CCPA/CPRA for California residents), you may have rights such as:
Access: Request details about your data we hold.
Correction: Update inaccurate information.
Deletion: Request removal of your data (subject to legal exceptions).
Opt-Out: Opt out of data sales/sharing (we do not sell data, but you can opt out of targeted advertising).
Objection: Object to certain processing.
To exercise these rights, contact us at [insert contact email, e.g., [email protected]]. We will respond within the required timeframe (e.g., 30 days for GDPR, 45 days for CCPA). For California residents: We do not sell or share personal information as defined by CCPA, but you can opt out of future sharing via the contact below.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or alteration. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not intended for children under 13 (or 16 in some jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we learn we have collected such data, we will delete it.
8. International Users
The Site is operated in the United States. If you access it from outside the U.S., your data may be transferred to and processed in the U.S., where privacy laws may differ. By using the Site, you consent to this.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with a new effective date. For significant changes, we may provide additional notice (e.g., via email if we have your address).
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our practices, contact us at:
George Rodrigue Studios
730 Royal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (504) 581-4244