Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 2026
At The Maine Stamper, your privacy matters to me. I believe you should always know what information is collected, why it is collected, and how it is used.
This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected when you visit www.themainestamper.com, subscribe to my newsletter, contact me, register for classes, or interact with my website.
By using this website, you agree to the practices described below.
Who We Are
The Maine Stamper is owned and operated by Julie Makson, an Independent Stampin’ Up!® Demonstrator based in Maine, USA.
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact me at:
Julie Makson – The Maine Stamper
Email: juliem@themainestamper.com
Website: www.themainestamper.com
Information I Collect
Depending on how you interact with my website, I may collect the following information:
Information You Voluntarily Provide
You may choose to provide information such as:
- Name
- Email address
- Mailing address
- Phone number (if provided)
- Information submitted through contact forms
- Event or class registrations
- Comments you leave on blog posts
- Information you provide when requesting customer support
You always choose whether to provide this information.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most modern websites, certain information is collected automatically, including:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device type
- Operating system
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Referring websites
- General geographic region
- Date and time of your visit
This information helps me understand how visitors use my website so I can improve your experience.
How Your Information Is Used
Your information may be used to:
- Respond to questions or inquiries
- Send newsletters you have requested
- Share stamping inspiration and tutorials
- Notify you about classes, events, promotions, or new products
- Process class registrations
- Improve website performance
- Monitor website traffic and visitor trends
- Maintain website security
- Comply with legal obligations
I will never sell your personal information.
Email Newsletters
If you subscribe to my newsletter, your email address will be stored securely through my email marketing provider.
You may receive:
- Weekly newsletters
- Card tutorials
- Class announcements
- Product updates
- Special promotions
- Customer appreciation offers
Every marketing email includes an unsubscribe link so you may opt out at any time.
Cookies
This website uses cookies and similar technologies.
Cookies help:
- remember website preferences
- improve website performance
- understand visitor behavior
- provide a better browsing experience
Most web browsers allow you to disable or manage cookies through your browser settings.
Disabling cookies may affect certain website features.
Analytics
This website may use website analytics tools, such as Google Analytics or similar services, to understand how visitors use the website.
Analytics information is collected in aggregate and is used only to improve the website and customer experience.
Third-Party Services
To operate my business, I may use trusted third-party providers, including services for:
- email marketing
- website hosting
- website analytics
- online forms
- payment processing for classes or events
- embedded videos
- social media sharing
These providers receive only the information necessary to perform their services and maintain their own privacy policies.
Stampin’ Up! Orders
Purchases made through my Stampin’ Up! online store are processed directly by Stampin’ Up!, not through this website.
Information collected during your purchase is governed by Stampin’ Up!’s Privacy Policy.
Embedded Content
Pages on this website may include embedded content from third-party services, including:
- YouTube
Embedded content behaves the same as if you visited those websites directly.
Those providers may collect information according to their own privacy policies.
Data Security
Reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards are used to help protect the information you voluntarily provide.
However, no website or internet transmission can ever be guaranteed to be 100% secure.
Your Choices
You may request to:
- access the personal information I have about you
- correct inaccurate information
- update your contact information
- unsubscribe from marketing emails
- request deletion of your personal information, where applicable
Some information may need to be retained for legal, tax, or business recordkeeping purposes.
Children’s Privacy
This website is intended for adults interested in paper crafting and card making.
It is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and I do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Links to Other Websites
This website contains links to other websites, including Stampin’ Up!®, YouTube, Facebook, Pinterest, and other third-party resources.
I am not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.
Please review their individual privacy policies.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in technology, business practices, or legal requirements.
The updated version will always be posted on this page with the revised Effective Date.
Contact
Questions about this Privacy Policy are always welcome.
Julie Makson
The Maine Stamper
Email: juliem@themainestamper.com
Website: www.themainestamper.com