Privacy Policy for Carta Conservation LLC

Effective Date: July 31, 2026

Carta Conservation LLC ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us through our website, https://www.cartaconservation.com/ (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your information.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, as well as certain technical data collected automatically when you visit our Site.

A. Information You Provide to Us

• Contact & Inquiry Information: If you contact us via email (lfaoro@cartaconservation.com), phone ((586) 441-8867), or an online contact form, we collect your name, email address, phone number, and any details you provide about the items or services you are inquiring about (e.g., documents, fine art, or ephemera needing conservation).

• Client Transaction Information: If you engage our conservation or preservation services, we may collect billing addresses and project-related documentation necessary to complete our services.

B. Information Collected Automatically

• Log & Usage Data: When you visit the Site, our website host and analytics tools may automatically log standard technical data, including your IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, pages viewed, and the date/time of your visit.

• Cookies and Similar Technologies: Our Site may use cookies or similar tracking technologies to improve site functionality and understand how visitors interact with our content. You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, but this may affect how the Site functions.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Providing & Managing Services: To respond to your inquiries, provide paper conservation consultations, prepare estimates, and fulfill our contractual obligations.

• Communication: To communicate with you regarding project updates, invoices, or customer support.

• Website Improvement: To analyze how visitors use our Site so we can improve content, navigation, and technical performance.

• Legal & Security: To protect the security and integrity of our Site, prevent fraud, and comply with applicable legal obligations.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We only share your information in limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our Site, managing communications, or processing payments (e.g., website hosting platforms, email providers, or invoicing software), provided they agree to keep your information confidential.

• Legal Requirements: We may disclose personal information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

4. Data Security & Retention

We implement reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. We retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy—such as maintaining records of conservation treatments and client correspondence—or as required by law.

5. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on where you reside, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you.

• Ask that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.

• Request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain legal or contractual exceptions.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.

6. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, social media platforms, or resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites and encourage you to read their privacy policies.

7. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. Any modifications will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date."

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Carta Conservation LLC

• Email: lfaoro@cartaconservation.com

• Phone: (586) 441-8867

• Website: https://www.cartaconservation.com/