Privacy Policy
When you purchase something from our store, as part of the buying and selling process, we collect the personal information you give us such as your name, address and email address.
When you browse our store, we also automatically receive your computer’s internet protocol (IP) address in order to provide us with information that helps us learn about your browser and operating system.
Email marketing (if applicable): With your permission, we may send you emails about our store, new products and other updates.
SECTION 2 - CONSENT
How do you get my consent?
When you provide us with personal information to complete a transaction, verify your credit card, place an order, arrange for a delivery or return a purchase, we imply that you consent to our collecting it and using it for that specific reason only.
If we ask for your personal information for a secondary reason, like marketing, we will either ask you directly for your expressed consent, or provide you with an opportunity to say no.
How do I withdraw my consent?
If after you opt-in, you change your mind, you may withdraw your consent for us to contact you, for the continued collection, use or disclosure of your information, at anytime, by contacting us at info@forloveandlegacy.com or mailing us at:
For Love & Legacy
8605 E Prairie Meadow Dr. Denver Colorado US 80238
SECTION 3 - DISCLOSURE
We may disclose your personal information if we are required by law to do so or if you violate our Terms of Service.
SECTION 4 - SHOPIFY
Our store is hosted on Shopify Inc. They provide us with the online e-commerce platform that allows us to sell our products and services to you.
Your data is stored through Shopify’s data storage, databases and the general Shopify application. They store your data on a secure server behind a firewall.
Payment:
If you choose a direct payment gateway to complete your purchase, then Shopify stores your credit card data. It is encrypted through the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS). Your purchase transaction data is stored only as long as is necessary to complete your purchase transaction. After that is complete, your purchase transaction information is deleted.
All direct payment gateways adhere to the standards set by PCI-DSS as managed by the PCI Security Standards Council, which is a joint effort of brands like Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover.
PCI-DSS requirements help ensure the secure handling of credit card information by our store and its service providers.
For more insight, you may also want to read Shopify’s Terms of Service (https://www.shopify.com/legal/terms) or Privacy Statement (https://www.shopify.com/legal/privacy).
SECTION 5 - THIRD-PARTY SERVICES
In general, the third-party providers used by us will only collect, use and disclose your information to the extent necessary to allow them to perform the services they provide to us.
However, certain third-party service providers, such as payment gateways and other payment transaction processors, have their own privacy policies in respect to the information we are required to provide to them for your purchase-related transactions.
For these providers, we recommend that you read their privacy policies so you can understand the manner in which your personal information will be handled by these providers.
In particular, remember that certain providers may be located in or have facilities that are located a different jurisdiction than either you or us. So if you elect to proceed with a transaction that involves the services of a third-party service provider, then your information may become subject to the laws of the jurisdiction(s) in which that service provider or its facilities are located.
As an example, if you are located in Canada and your transaction is processed by a payment gateway located in the United States, then your personal information used in completing that transaction may be subject to disclosure under United States legislation, including the Patriot Act.
Once you leave our store’s website or are redirected to a third-party website or application, you are no longer governed by this Privacy Policy or our website’s Terms of Service.
Links
When you click on links on our store, they may direct you away from our site. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other sites and encourage you to read their privacy statements.
Google analytics:
Our store uses Google Analytics to help us learn about who visits our site and what pages are being looked at
SECTION 6 - SECURITY
To protect your personal information, we take reasonable precautions and follow industry best practices to make sure it is not inappropriately lost, misused, accessed, disclosed, altered or destroyed.
If you provide us with your credit card information, the information is encrypted using secure socket layer technology (SSL) and stored with a AES-256 encryption. Although no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, we follow all PCI-DSS requirements and implement additional generally accepted industry standards.
SECTION 7 - COOKIES
Here is a list of cookies that we use. We’ve listed them here so you that you can choose if you want to opt-out of cookies or not.
_session_id, unique token, sessional, Allows Shopify to store information about your session (referrer, landing page, etc).
_shopify_visit, no data held, Persistent for 30 minutes from the last visit, Used by our website provider’s internal stats tracker to record the number of visits
_shopify_uniq, no data held, expires midnight (relative to the visitor) of the next day, Counts the number of visits to a store by a single customer.
cart, unique token, persistent for 2 weeks, Stores information about the contents of your cart.
_secure_session_id, unique token, sessional
storefront_digest, unique token, indefinite If the shop has a password, this is used to determine if the current visitor has access.
PREF, persistent for a very short period, Set by Google and tracks who visits the store and from where
SECTION 8 - AGE OF CONSENT
By using this site, you represent that you are at least the age of majority in your state or province of residence, or that you are the age of majority in your state or province of residence and you have given us your consent to allow any of your minor dependents to use this site.
SECTION 9 - CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We reserve the right to modify this privacy policy at any time, so please review it frequently. Changes and clarifications will take effect immediately upon their posting on the website. If we make material changes to this policy, we will notify you here that it has been updated, so that you are aware of what information we collect, how we use it, and under what circumstances, if any, we use and/or disclose it.
If our store is acquired or merged with another company, your information may be transferred to the new owners so that we may continue to sell products to you.
QUESTIONS AND CONTACT INFORMATION
If you would like to: access, correct, amend or delete any personal information we have about you, register a complaint, or simply want more information contact our Privacy Compliance Officer at info@forloveandlegacy.com or by mail at
For Love & Legacy
[Re: Privacy Compliance Officer]
8605 E Prairie Meadow Dr. Denver Colorado US 80238
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About the Art and Process
I don't make the leather myself; I purchase it already tanned from ethical sources. The leather is created by treating the skins of invasive species with tanning agents. The leathers I use are chrome-tanned, which makes them more pliable and suitable for dyeing in vibrant colors.
Skin is the raw material that comes directly from the animal. Leather is the result of treating this skin with tanning agents, which preserves it and gives it specific properties like durability and flexibility.
Yes, they're quite durable. Just ensure you have clean hands and aren't holding anything that could scratch or spill on them. Many of my wall artworks are framed, so the piece itself is behind glass or plexiglass to keep them clean and safe from UV light. Those, obviously, you won't be able to feel.
I often bring samples of the undyed, unpainted leathers to my presentations and exhibitions. These samples are available for visitors to touch and experience the unique textures of each species.
The texture of each leather is unique to its species, telling a story of the animal's life and environment. By highlighting these textures in my work, I aim to create a tangible connection between the viewer and the environmental issues I'm addressing. It's fascinating to see the variation between different types of fish. The scale pockets on a lionfish skin are tiny - just a millimeter or two. While the scales of the carp are enormous. You can fit the tip of your finger in them.
As an artist, I've always been drawn to texture. I'm that person in the clothing store who has to touch all the fabrics.
About the Invasive Species
I currently work with leather from invasive lionfish from the Atlantic & Caribbean, three kinds of invasive carp (including Asian carp) from the Mississippi River, and Burmese pythons from the Florida Everglades.
Invasive species cause significant ecological damage, outcompeting native species and disrupting ecosystems. By using leather from these animals in my art, I aim to raise awareness about this issue and support conservation efforts that remove these species from vulnerable environments, such as coral reefs.
I'm always interested in learning about other invasive species. However, my work depends on the availability of ethically sourced, professionally tanned leather. I'll look into any suggestions to see if they're a possibility for future work, but I can only use species that are being professionally processed into leather.
Environmental Impact
My original art helps create a financial incentive for the removal of invasive species by purchasing leather made from these animals. A portion of sales from all my prints and other merchandise goes to relevant organizations for each species represented in the image.
Each of my artworks also serves as a conversation starter about invasive species and their impact. For example, did you know that removing a single invasive lionfish can save up to 70,000 native reef fish? And that every invasive carp removed helps protect the 150 native species in the Mississippi River, including some that are already endangered?
Yes, it is very sad. But it's a complex issue and a human-made problem. Having been introduced to their new environments by humans, these invasive species are now causing severe damage to native ecosystems. While it's heartbreaking that they must be eliminated, it's also necessary to protect the biodiversity of currently-affected areas and to stop these destructive animals from spreading further. My art aims to honor them by turning their destruction into something positive and beautiful.
You can find a wealth of information online about these invasive animals. I recommend checking out resources from organizations like the National Invasive Species Information Center, the Nature Conservancy, REEF, and local conservation groups in affected areas.
Purchasing and Viewing the Art
I participate in various exhibitions and open studio events throughout the year. You can find information about upcoming events on my website and social media pages. I also welcome studio visits by appointment.
Yes, my artworks are available for purchase. You can find available pieces on my website or contact me directly for inquiries about specific works or commissions via our Contact page.
Yes, I can arrange international shipping for my artwork. As long as the type of leather used is legal to export from the United States. Lionfish and Carp leathers are exportable. Python and alligator leathers are not. But you can always buy a print, if you can’t have the original. Please contact me for specific shipping details and costs.