Last updated: December 29, 2025
Who i am
I am Marian Bantjes, an independent artist in Nova Scotia Canada.
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You may unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in every email, or by contacting me directly. Your email address will not be sold or used for any other purpose.
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If you make a purchase, information necessary to process and fulfill your order (such as billing and shipping details) is collected and retained as required for legal and accounting purposes. Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill these purposes.
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Who I share your data with
Personal information (collected if you buy something or sign up to my mailing list) is only shared with trusted services required to operate the website (such as hosting, email, or payment processing). It is not sold or shared for marketing purposes.
How long I retain your data
Personal information is retained only as long as necessary to respond to inquiries, fulfill orders, or meet legal and accounting requirements.
What rights you have over your data
You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by contacting me.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, you may contact me through the contact form on this website.