Privacy Policy

Pouka Art & Photography | Pouka, LLC

Effective Date: March 15, 2026

1. Introduction

Pouka Art & Photography (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information. By using our website (pouka.com) or submitting an inquiry, you agree to the practices described here.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Contact information — name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you submit a contact form, commission inquiry, or sign up for our email list.

  • Project information — reference photos, pet names, breed, and project details you provide as part of a commission or ghost painting inquiry.

  • Purchase information — billing and shipping details when you place an order through our shop (processed securely through our payment provider).

  • Usage data — general browsing information such as pages visited and time on site, collected automatically through website analytics tools.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Respond to commission and ghost painting inquiries

  • Process and fulfill orders

  • Communicate project updates, timelines, and invoices

  • Send our email newsletter (only if you have opted in)

  • Improve our website and services

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Reference Photos & Client-Provided Images

Any photos you submit for a commission or ghost painting project are used solely for the purpose of creating your artwork. These images are not shared publicly without your explicit permission. Please refer to your signed agreement for details on portfolio and marketing use options.

5. Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party platforms to operate our business, including:

  • 17Hats — client management and invoicing

  • Squarespace — website hosting, shop, and email marketing

  • Google Analytics — website traffic and usage data. Google Analytics may use cookies to collect anonymized data about how visitors interact with our site. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on (tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout).

6. Email Communications

Our email marketing is managed through Squarespace. You can review Squarespace’s privacy practices at squarespace.com/privacy.

If you subscribe to our email list, you may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email we send. We will not send you marketing emails without your consent.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorized access or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

8. Your Rights

You may request to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you

  • Correct inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of your information (subject to any contractual or legal obligations)

To make a request, contact us at danica@pouka.com.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

11. Contact

If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact:

Danica Barreau
Pouka Art & Photography | Pouka, LLC
Grove City, Ohio
danica@pouka.com
614-678-3058