Privacy & Security Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

Welcome to candycanelane.art ("we," "our," or "us"). Your privacy and the security of your information are important to us. This Privacy & Security Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website.


1. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide Voluntarily

When you use our contact forms or otherwise reach out to us, you may provide information such as:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Message content

This information is provided voluntarily and is used solely for responding to your inquiry.

b. Automatically Collected Information

We may automatically collect certain non-personal information when you visit our website, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Pages visited and time spent on the site

This data helps us understand how visitors use our site and improve the experience.


2. Tracking Technologies (Google Analytics & Microsoft Clarity)

We use simple tracking tools to understand how visitors interact with our site so we can make it better over time.

What We Use

We use:

  • Google Analytics (by Google)

  • Microsoft Clarity (by Microsoft)

What They Collect

These tools may collect general, non-personal information such as:

  • Pages you visit

  • Time spent on the site

  • Clicks, scrolling, and general navigation behavior

  • Device and browser type

  • General location (not precise)

This data helps us understand what parts of the site people enjoy and what we can improve.

What They Do NOT Do

  • They do not identify you personally

  • We do not use this data to track individuals

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Your Choice

You can disable cookies or tracking in your browser settings if you prefer not to be included.


3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Respond to inquiries submitted through our contact forms

  • Improve website functionality and user experience

  • Monitor and analyze website usage

We do not use your information for marketing purposes unless explicitly stated.


4. Information Sharing

We respect your privacy.

  • Information submitted through contact forms is not sold, rented, or provided to any third parties.

  • We do not share personal information with external organizations except when required by law.


5. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information, including:

  • Secure hosting environments

  • Standard website security practices

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.


6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Support Google Analytics functionality

  • Enhance user experience

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.


7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.


8. Microsoft Clarity

We also use Microsoft Clarity, a web analytics service provided by Microsoft, to better understand how users interact with our website.

Microsoft Clarity may collect information such as:

  • Mouse movements, clicks, and scrolling behavior

  • Pages visited and time spent on pages

  • Device and browser information

This data is used to improve website usability and performance. The information collected is aggregated and is not used to personally identify visitors.

For more details on how Microsoft collects and uses data, please visit:https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/clarity/setup-and-installation/privacy-disclosure

You can choose to disable tracking technologies through your browser settings.


9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy & Security Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.


10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy & Security Policy, you can contact us through the website's contact form.


11. Clarity Statement

We aim to keep this policy simple and transparent:

  • We collect minimal information

  • We use Google Analytics only for general website insights

  • We do not sell or share your contact information

Your trust matters, and we are committed to maintaining your privacy.