Water & Whimsy is the arts & crafts business run by Melanie Jayjack, an independent artist based in Appleton, Wisconsin. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect the personal information you share when you visit Water-Whimsy.com or submit an inquiry through the contact form.

Please read this policy carefully. By using my website, you agree to the practices described below.

My website is a gallery and portfolio site — there is no online store, and no purchases can be made through the website. The only way I collect personal information is through my contact form. When you reach out to me, you may provide:

• Your name
• Your email address
• Any additional information you choose to include in your message (such as details about a custom pet portrait request)

I do not collect payment information, create user accounts, or require you to register to view my website.

Any information you provide through the contact form is used solely to respond to your inquiry. Specifically, I may use it to:

• Reply to your questions or messages
• Discuss and coordinate custom artwork requests (such as pet portraits)
• Follow up on inquiries about my work or craft fair appearances

I will never use your information to send unsolicited marketing emails, and I will never sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

My website is hosted and managed through GoDaddy's website building platform. Contact form submissions are received via that platform and delivered to my personal email. I take reasonable steps to protect your information, including:

• Limiting access to your information to myself only
• Not retaining your contact details longer than necessary to fulfill your request

Please be aware that no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. While I do my best to protect your personal information, I cannot guarantee its absolute security.

My website is built and hosted on GoDaddy's platform. GoDaddy may collect certain technical data as part of their standard hosting and platform operations (such as server logs and analytics). I do not control GoDaddy's data practices. For more information, please review GoDaddy's Privacy Policy at www.godaddy.com.

I do not use any additional third-party tracking tools, advertising networks, or social media plugins that collect your data.

I do not personally use cookies or tracking technologies on my website. However, GoDaddy's platform may use cookies as part of its standard website hosting operations. These are typically used for basic website functionality and performance. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, though doing so may affect how the website displays.

My website is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and I do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted information through my contact form, please contact me and I will promptly delete it.

You have the right to:

• Request to know what personal information I have on file for you
• Request correction or deletion of your information
• Opt out of any future communications from me at any time

To exercise any of these rights, simply contact me using the information below.

My website may contain links to external sites (for example, social media pages or event listings). I am not responsible for the privacy practices of those external websites and encourage you to review their policies separately.

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If I make any material changes, I will update the effective date at the top of this page. Continued use of my website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how I handle your information, please feel free to reach out through the contact form on my website or email: mel@water-whimsy.com. I appreciate you taking the time to read this policy, and I look forward to connecting with you about my artwork!

— Melanie

Watercolor Artist | Appleton, Wisconsin

Last Updated 4-6-26