Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 06/12/26

Velvet Ink Atelier is operated by GB Publishing, LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share information when you visit our website at https://velvetinkatelier.com (the “Website”), contact us, subscribe to our email list, download freebies, or interact with our content and services.

By using this Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use the Website.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Your name

• Your email address

• Information you submit through contact forms

• Information you submit when signing up for freebies, updates, or newsletters

• Any other information you choose to send to us

We may also automatically collect certain technical information when you visit the Website, including:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Device type

• Operating system

• Pages viewed

• Referring website

• General usage and browsing activity

• Date and time of visit

This information helps us understand how visitors use the Website, improve the user experience, protect the Website from spam or abuse, and maintain website security.

How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect to:

• Respond to questions, messages, or customer service requests

• Send newsletters, updates, freebies, or promotional emails if you subscribe

• Deliver requested digital resources or free downloads

• Improve the Website, content, and user experience

• Monitor and reduce spam, fraud, or misuse

• Maintain website security

• Comply with legal obligations

• Protect our rights, property, and business interests

We do not sell your personal information.

Email Newsletter and Freebies

If you sign up for our email list, freebies, updates, or promotional messages, we may use your name and email address to send you the requested content and occasional updates about Velvet Ink Atelier products, collections, offers, and creative resources.

You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in our emails.

We may use a third-party email marketing provider, such as MailerLite or a similar service, to manage email subscriptions and deliver emails. Your information may be processed by that provider only as needed to provide those services.

Contact Forms

If you contact us through a form on the Website, we may collect your name, email address, subject, message, IP address, and other technical information needed to process the form and prevent spam.

We use this information only to respond to your message, provide customer support, maintain records of communication, and protect the Website from spam or abuse.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

The Website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, remember preferences, understand visitor activity, and protect the Website.

Cookies are small files stored on your device by your browser. You may disable or delete cookies through your browser settings. However, some parts of the Website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

Analytics

We may use analytics tools, such as Google Analytics or similar services, to understand how visitors interact with the Website. These tools may collect information such as pages visited, time spent on the Website, browser type, device type, referring websites, and general geographic location.

Analytics information is used to improve the Website and understand visitor behavior. If we use Google Analytics, you may learn more about opting out by visiting Google’s available opt-out tools.

If analytics tools are not currently active on the Website, this section applies only if they are added in the future.

Spam Protection

We may use spam protection services, such as Akismet or similar tools, to help protect the Website from spam, malicious activity, and unwanted submissions.

These services may process information submitted through forms or comments, including name, email address, IP address, user agent, referrer, and message content, as needed to detect and prevent spam.

Website Hosting, Email, and Technical Providers

Our Website, domain, and email services may be provided through third-party service providers, including Porkbun and WordPress-related services. These providers may process technical information as necessary to host the Website, provide email services, maintain security, and operate the Website.

We may also use third-party plugins, themes, or tools to help operate and maintain the Website.

Etsy and Third-Party Links

Velvet Ink Atelier may link to third-party websites or services, including Etsy, social media platforms, payment processors, email marketing services, or other external resources.

If you click a third-party link, you will leave our Website. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, policies, content, or actions of third-party websites. Your use of third-party websites is governed by their own privacy policies and terms.

Purchases may be completed through Etsy or another third-party marketplace. Any personal information you provide during checkout is handled according to that marketplace’s policies.

Digital Products and Customer Support

If you contact us about a product, order, download issue, licensing question, or customer support matter, we may use the information you provide to respond to your request and assist you.

If your purchase was made through Etsy or another marketplace, we may ask you to contact us through that platform or provide order information so we can verify and assist with your request.

Legal Disclosure

We may disclose information if required to do so by law, court order, legal process, or government request. We may also disclose information when we believe it is necessary to protect our rights, prevent fraud, enforce our policies, or protect the safety of our business, users, or others.

Business Transfers

If GB Publishing, LLC or Velvet Ink Atelier is involved in a merger, acquisition, sale, reorganization, or transfer of assets, user information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to help protect personal information. However, no website, email system, or internet transmission is completely secure. By using the Website, you acknowledge that we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children’s Privacy

The Website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without appropriate consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete that information.

Your Choices

You may choose not to provide personal information, but some Website features may not be available as a result.

You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email we send.

You may also contact us to request that we update, correct, or delete personal information you have provided, subject to any legal, security, or business recordkeeping requirements.

International Visitors

The Website is operated from the United States. If you access the Website from outside the United States, you understand that your information may be processed and stored in the United States or other locations where our service providers operate.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted means you accept the updated Privacy Policy.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us by using our Contact Form Here

Or by emailing us directly at the following:

Velvet Ink Atelier
Operated by GB Publishing, LLC
Email: hello@velvetinkatelier.com