Privacy Policy
Last updated: September 2026
Maritime Merle respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected, used, and shared when you visit maritimemerle.com, make a purchase, sign up for emails, or contact me.
Information I Collect
When you place an order, sign up for emails, submit a form, or otherwise interact with this website, I may collect information such as your:
Name
Email address
Billing and shipping address
Phone number, if provided
Order and purchase information
Information you voluntarily provide through forms or messages
Payment information is processed securely by the payment providers available through this website. Maritime Merle does not directly store your complete credit or debit card information.
The website may also automatically collect certain technical information, such as your browser type, device information, IP address, pages visited, and how you interact with the site.
How Your Information Is Used
Your information may be used to:
Process and fulfill orders
Provide shipping and order updates
Respond to questions or customer service requests
Maintain records related to purchases
Improve the website and shopping experience
Send marketing emails if you have chosen to receive them
Prevent fraud and maintain the security of the website
Comply with applicable legal and tax requirements
Email Marketing
If you sign up for the Maritime Merle mailing list, your email address may be used to send news, new artwork, shop updates, events, and other occasional emails.
You can unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in marketing emails.
Cookies + Analytics
This website may use cookies and similar technologies to operate the site, remember preferences, understand website traffic and usage, and support ecommerce functionality.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings, although some website features may not function properly as a result.
Third-Party Services
Maritime Merle uses third-party services to operate the website and fulfill certain business functions. These may include website hosting and ecommerce providers, payment processors, shipping and fulfillment providers, email marketing services, and analytics services.
These providers may receive information necessary to perform their services and handle that information according to their own privacy policies.
Maritime Merle does not sell your personal information.
Data Retention
Information may be retained for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill orders, maintain business and tax records, resolve disputes, comply with legal obligations, and operate Maritime Merle.
Your Choices
Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the ability to request access to, correction of, or deletion of certain information.
You may also unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time.
To make a privacy-related request, please contact me using the email address below.
Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated occasionally to reflect changes to the website, business practices, or applicable requirements. The most current version will always be posted on this page.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:
Maritime Merle
Kelly Ibarra
Savannah, Georgia
kellyibarrapaintings@gmail.com