Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 13, 2025

Canvas By U! (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you visit our website canvasbyu.com, use our services, or interact with us via SMS. By using our site or services, you consent to the practices described here.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you voluntarily provide, such as:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number (for SMS communications, e.g., event reminders)
  • Other contact details from forms or inquiries

We also automatically collect:

  • Device information (e.g., IP address, browser type)
  • Usage data (e.g., pages visited) via cookies and similar technologies

For SMS: When you opt in, we collect your phone number to send messages like event updates, promotions, or paint party reminders.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

  • Provide and improve our services (e.g., send event confirmations for BYOB paint parties).
  • Communicate with you, including via SMS for opted-in users.
  • Analyze site usage and personalize experiences (e.g., recommend art classes).
  • Comply with legal obligations.

SMS-specific: Messages are sent only with your explicit consent. Frequency varies based on your preferences and our events (typically 2-4 messages per month).

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for their marketing purposes. Limited sharing occurs with:

  • Service providers (e.g., SMS gateways for event alerts) under strict contracts to protect your data.
  • Legal authorities if required by law.

Important for SMS Opt-Ins: Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent (including phone numbers) will not be shared with any third parties.

4. Your Rights and Choices
  • Opt-Out of SMS: Text STOP to 678-954-8399 from any message to unsubscribe. You’ll receive a confirmation text, and no further messages will be sent unless you re-opt in. Reply HELP for support.
  • Access/Update/Delete: Contact us to request access, correction, or deletion of your data.
  • Cookies: Manage preferences via your browser settings.
  • Do Not Track: We do not respond to browser Do Not Track signals.

Depending on your location, you may have additional rights (e.g., under CCPA or GDPR).

5. Data Security and Retention

We use reasonable security measures to protect your data but cannot guarantee absolute security. We retain information as needed for business or legal purposes (e.g., event records) and delete it when no longer required.

6. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from them.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy; changes will be posted here with the updated date. Continued use constitutes acceptance.

8. Contact Us

Questions? Contact Us or call 678-954-8399. For SMS help: Reply HELP to any message.