Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 13, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Seyma Ates (seymaates.com) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website.

Information We Collect

When you browse our website, we may automatically collect basic technical data such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited. This data is used solely to maintain and improve site performance.

If you subscribe to our email list, we collect your email address and, if provided, your first name. We do not collect payment information directly — all transactions are processed through Etsy’s secure platform.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to operate and improve this website, send occasional emails about new products and studio updates (only if you have subscribed), and respond to inquiries submitted through our contact form.

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

Email Communications

If you subscribe to our mailing list, you will receive occasional updates from Seyma Ates Ceramics. Every email includes an unsubscribe link. You can opt out at any time, and your request will be processed within 10 business days.

Cookies

We use cookies to ensure basic website functionality and to understand how visitors interact with our site. For full details, please see our Cookie Policy.

Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to Etsy and social media platforms. Once you leave seymaates.com, this Privacy Policy no longer applies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Data Retention

We retain subscriber email addresses until you unsubscribe. Contact form submissions are kept only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry.

California Residents

If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what personal information we collect about you, request deletion of your personal information, and opt out of any sale of your data. We do not sell personal information. To exercise your rights, please contact us at seymaatesstudio@gmail.com.

Your Rights

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of any personal information we hold about you by contacting us at seymaatesstudio@gmail.com. We will respond within 30 days.

Contact

Seyma Ates Ceramics seymaatesstudio@gmail.com