Last updated: 9/16/2025
Boise Art Market (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates the website http://boiseartmarket.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your personal information when you visit or make a purchase from our site. By using our site, you agree to the terms outlined below.
Who We Are
Our website address is: http://boiseartmarket.com. We are an online marketplace that connects customers with local vendors in Boise, Idaho and surrounding areas.
Information We Collect
Comments
When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comments form, your IP address, and browser user agent string to help detect spam. An anonymized string created from your email (a “hash”) may be sent to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public.
Media
If you upload images to the website, avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can download and extract location data from images.
Orders
When you make a purchase, we collect information such as your name, billing and shipping address, email address, phone number (if provided), and order details. This information is necessary to process and deliver your order.
Vendor Accounts
If you register as a vendor, we collect business and tax-related details necessary to create your storefront, process payments, and comply with applicable laws.
Cookies
Our site uses cookies to:
- Remember your preferences and login status.
- Track shopping cart contents while you browse.
- Help detect spam and fraud.
Cookies may last from one session to up to one year, depending on purpose.
Embedded Content From Other Websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content behaves the same way as if you visited the originating website, which may collect data and use cookies according to their own privacy policies.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Process and fulfill orders.
- Share necessary information with vendors so they can deliver your purchase.
- Communicate with you about your order or account.
- Improve our services and website.
- Comply with legal and tax obligations.
Who We Share Your Data With
- Vendors: When you purchase a product, we share your name, shipping address, and contact details with the vendor responsible for fulfilling your order. Vendors may only use this information to complete your purchase and provide customer service.
- Payment Processors: Payments are handled securely by third-party providers such as PayPal or Stripe. We do not store or have access to your full credit card details.
- Spam/Analytics Services: Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services. If we use analytics or marketing tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Meta Pixel), these services may collect anonymized data about your visit.
How Long We Retain Your Data
- Comments: Retained indefinitely, so we can recognize and approve future comments automatically.
- Orders: Retained for up to 7 years to comply with accounting and tax regulations.
- User Profiles: For registered users, we store personal information in your account until you request deletion (except where retention is required by law).
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you.
- Request that we erase personal data we hold, except for information we must retain for legal, administrative, or security purposes.
- Update or delete your account information (username cannot be changed).
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service. Order and payment data may be processed through secure third-party providers.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at:
📧 summitcreativeventures@gmail.com
📍 Boise, ID