Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 25, 2026

Spectarama ("we", "us", or "our") operates the website www.spectarama.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our site.

Information We Collect

Account Information. If you create an account or sign in via Google, we collect your name, email address, and profile picture. This is used solely to identify you on the site and enable features like commenting.

Usage Data. We automatically collect standard web server logs including IP addresses, browser type, pages visited, and referring URLs. This helps us understand how visitors use the site and improve the experience.

Cookies. We use essential cookies to keep you signed in and remember your preferences. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies. Third-party services (Google sign-in) may set their own cookies subject to their privacy policies.

Comments. If you leave a comment on an image or blog post, the comment text and your display name are stored and publicly visible.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to operate and improve the site, display your profile when you comment, send occasional email notifications you've opted into, and comply with legal obligations. We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

Google Sign-In for authentication. Google's privacy policy applies to data collected during the sign-in process. Pinterest API for sharing content to Pinterest. eBay Partner Network for affiliate product links displayed alongside artwork. These services have their own privacy policies governing data they collect.

Data Retention

Account data is retained as long as your account is active. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us. Comments remain on the site unless you request their removal. Server logs are retained for up to 90 days for security and diagnostic purposes.

Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including HTTPS encryption for all connections, secure password hashing, and restricted access to personal information. No method of electronic storage is 100% secure, but we take reasonable steps to protect your information.

Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. You can update your profile information through your account settings. To request data deletion or export, contact us at the email below. If you are in the EU/EEA, you have additional rights under GDPR including data portability and the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

Children's Privacy

Our site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us at:
Email: privacy@spectarama.com
Website: www.spectarama.com