Privacy and Cookies Policy
Last updated: September 18, 2026
Welcome to BellaArt Creates formerly BellaArt Creatives at bellartcreates.com!
BellaArt Creates is a personal craft and creative-lifestyle website created and maintained by Kim McDougal. This site is a place where I share my crafting projects, creative adventures, retirement journey, photographs, artwork, and other things I've enjoyed creating along the way.
I respect your privacy and want to be transparent about the information that may be collected when you visit or interact with this website.
About the Site Owner
BellaArt Creates is created and maintained by Kim [Last Name], a retired web designer who spent more than 30 years working in the digital creative industry.
My professional background includes graphic design, web development, layout design, content creation, and writing. I retired from my professional career in 2025 and now enjoy using many of those creative skills here on BellaArt Creates.
This website is a personal, non-monetized creative project where I share my crafting, creative interests, retirement journey, and other things I've enjoyed creating. Information Collected Automatically
Because BellaArt Creates is hosted and supported by several third-party services, certain technical information may be collected automatically when you visit the site. Depending on the service involved, this may include information such as your IP address, browser and device information, operating system, referring website, pages visited, and information related to website performance, security, and usage.
I do not personally collect or maintain this information for the purpose of identifying individual visitors.
Cookies
Cookies are small files that websites may place on your device to help websites function properly, remember certain information, provide security, or understand how visitors interact with a website.
BellaArt Creates may use cookies and similar technologies provided by Blogger/Google and by third-party services used on the website.
These services may include:
Third-party services have their own privacy policies and practices, which may change from time to time.
You can manage, block, or delete cookies through your web browser settings. Please keep in mind that disabling certain cookies may affect how some websites or features function.
Contact Form
BellaArt Creates uses Jotform to provide its contact form.
If you choose to contact me through the form, you may be asked to provide information such as your name, email address, and message.
I use the information you voluntarily provide to respond to your message or communicate with you about your inquiry.
I do not sell, rent, or trade information submitted through my contact form.
Jotform processes form submissions as part of providing its service. Jotform's own privacy practices apply to information processed through its services.
Please do not submit sensitive personal information through the BellaArt Creates contact form.
Photo Galleries
Some of the photo galleries on BellaArt Creates are hosted using Netlify.
When you view one of these galleries, Netlify may process technical information associated with delivering the gallery and operating its services. Netlify's own privacy and cookie policies apply to information it processes through its services.
Instagram Feed
BellaArt Creates displays an Instagram feed using Elfsight.
The Instagram feed is provided through Elfsight's widget technology. Elfsight may process certain technical information and use cookies as described in its privacy documentation.
The Instagram content itself originates from Instagram and is subject to Instagram's own policies and terms.
Creative Tools & AI-Assisted Content
BellaArt Creates is a personal creative website, and I sometimes use creative software and artificial intelligence tools as part of my own creative process.
I use Canva for graphic design, image editing, and other visual projects. Canva also provides AI-powered creative tools that I may use when creating or editing imagery. Canva's privacy practices and AI terms govern information processed through Canva's services.
I also use ChatGPT by OpenAI as a creative and editorial assistant. It may assist me with writing, editing, brainstorming, research, and creative imagery.
These tools are used behind the scenes to help me create content for BellaArt Creates. They do not provide visitors with access to private BellaArt Creates communications or personal information submitted through the website.
OpenAI's privacy practices and data controls apply to information processed through ChatGPT.
Third-Party Websites and Links
BellaArt Creates contains links to websites operated by other companies and organizations.
These may include links to:
Once you leave BellaArt Creates and visit another website, that website's own privacy policy and terms apply.
I am not responsible for the privacy practices, content, security, or policies of third-party websites.
Free Downloads
From time to time, BellaArt Creates may offer free creative downloads.
Some downloads may be hosted by a third-party service rather than directly on this website. When you follow a download link, you may be visiting another company's website or service, and that company's privacy policy will apply to your interaction with that service.
Any personal-use or other terms that apply to a BellaArt Creates download will be clearly stated on the download page and, when appropriate, included with the downloaded files.
How Information is Handled
BellaArt Creates is a personal, non-monetized creative website. I do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
I do not use the BellaArt Creates contact form or blog comments to build or sell marketing lists.
If you voluntarily contact me, I may keep your message and contact information for as long as reasonably necessary to respond to you or maintain a record of our communication.
Blog Comments
BellaArt Creates allows readers to leave comments on some blog posts.
When you leave a comment, the information you choose to provide—such as your name, profile information, website address, and the content of your comment—may be visible to other visitors.
Because BellaArt Creates uses Blogger's built-in commenting system, Google/Blogger may process information associated with comments, including information needed to provide the commenting service. Blogger may also use cookies or similar technologies to support commenting, particularly when a visitor comments using a Google Account.
Please remember that comments are public once published. Do not include private, sensitive, or personally identifying information that you would not want publicly displayed.
Comments may be moderated, removed, or marked as spam at my discretion. Blogger provides comment moderation and spam-management tools that I may use to manage comments submitted to BellaArt Creates.
I do not sell, rent, or trade information associated with blog comments.
Children's Privacy
BellaArt Creates is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If you believe a child has provided personal information through this website, please contact me so that I can address the situation.
Your Choices
You can choose whether to provide personal information when interacting with BellaArt Creates.
For example, you do not have to submit the contact form simply to visit and enjoy the website.
You may also manage cookies through your browser settings.
If you have voluntarily provided personal information through the BellaArt Creates contact form and would like to ask about that information, you may contact me through the Contact page.
Changes to this Policy
I may occasionally update this Privacy & Cookies policy if the website changes, if I add or remove third-party services, or if privacy requirements change.
The date at the top of this page will be updated when changes are made.
Questions
If you have questions about this Privacy & Cookies policy or about how information is handled on BellaArt Creates, please contact me through the Contact page.
Thank you for visiting BellaArt Creates and spending a little time in my crafty corner of the internet. 💜
Kim
Welcome to BellaArt Creates formerly BellaArt Creatives at bellartcreates.com!
BellaArt Creates is a personal craft and creative-lifestyle website created and maintained by Kim McDougal. This site is a place where I share my crafting projects, creative adventures, retirement journey, photographs, artwork, and other things I've enjoyed creating along the way.
I respect your privacy and want to be transparent about the information that may be collected when you visit or interact with this website.
About the Site Owner
BellaArt Creates is created and maintained by Kim [Last Name], a retired web designer who spent more than 30 years working in the digital creative industry.
My professional background includes graphic design, web development, layout design, content creation, and writing. I retired from my professional career in 2025 and now enjoy using many of those creative skills here on BellaArt Creates.
This website is a personal, non-monetized creative project where I share my crafting, creative interests, retirement journey, and other things I've enjoyed creating. Information Collected Automatically
Because BellaArt Creates is hosted and supported by several third-party services, certain technical information may be collected automatically when you visit the site. Depending on the service involved, this may include information such as your IP address, browser and device information, operating system, referring website, pages visited, and information related to website performance, security, and usage.
I do not personally collect or maintain this information for the purpose of identifying individual visitors.
Cookies
Cookies are small files that websites may place on your device to help websites function properly, remember certain information, provide security, or understand how visitors interact with a website.
BellaArt Creates may use cookies and similar technologies provided by Blogger/Google and by third-party services used on the website.
These services may include:
- Blogger/Google, which hosts the BellaArt Creates website and may use cookies and similar technologies as part of providing its services.
- Elfsight, which provides the Instagram feed displayed on BellaArt Creates. Elfsight documents a visitor-facing cookie called elfsight_viewed_recently, which is used for widget functionality.
- Netlify, which hosts some of the photo galleries used on BellaArt Creates. Netlify uses cookies and similar technologies on its services, including technologies related to functionality, security, analytics, and performance.
- Visuallight Box, which is used to create my project photo galleries.
- Jotform, which provides the contact form used on BellaArt Creates and may use cookies and similar technologies as part of providing its services.
Third-party services have their own privacy policies and practices, which may change from time to time.
You can manage, block, or delete cookies through your web browser settings. Please keep in mind that disabling certain cookies may affect how some websites or features function.
Contact Form
BellaArt Creates uses Jotform to provide its contact form.
If you choose to contact me through the form, you may be asked to provide information such as your name, email address, and message.
I use the information you voluntarily provide to respond to your message or communicate with you about your inquiry.
I do not sell, rent, or trade information submitted through my contact form.
Jotform processes form submissions as part of providing its service. Jotform's own privacy practices apply to information processed through its services.
Please do not submit sensitive personal information through the BellaArt Creates contact form.
Photo Galleries
Some of the photo galleries on BellaArt Creates are hosted using Netlify.
When you view one of these galleries, Netlify may process technical information associated with delivering the gallery and operating its services. Netlify's own privacy and cookie policies apply to information it processes through its services.
Instagram Feed
BellaArt Creates displays an Instagram feed using Elfsight.
The Instagram feed is provided through Elfsight's widget technology. Elfsight may process certain technical information and use cookies as described in its privacy documentation.
The Instagram content itself originates from Instagram and is subject to Instagram's own policies and terms.
Creative Tools & AI-Assisted Content
BellaArt Creates is a personal creative website, and I sometimes use creative software and artificial intelligence tools as part of my own creative process.
I use Canva for graphic design, image editing, and other visual projects. Canva also provides AI-powered creative tools that I may use when creating or editing imagery. Canva's privacy practices and AI terms govern information processed through Canva's services.
I also use ChatGPT by OpenAI as a creative and editorial assistant. It may assist me with writing, editing, brainstorming, research, and creative imagery.
These tools are used behind the scenes to help me create content for BellaArt Creates. They do not provide visitors with access to private BellaArt Creates communications or personal information submitted through the website.
OpenAI's privacy practices and data controls apply to information processed through ChatGPT.
Third-Party Websites and Links
BellaArt Creates contains links to websites operated by other companies and organizations.
These may include links to:
- BellaArt Creates on eBay
- Instagram and other social media accounts
- Crafting resources
- Netlify-hosted photo galleries
- Free-download services
- Other websites that I believe may be useful or interesting to my readers
Once you leave BellaArt Creates and visit another website, that website's own privacy policy and terms apply.
I am not responsible for the privacy practices, content, security, or policies of third-party websites.
Free Downloads
From time to time, BellaArt Creates may offer free creative downloads.
Some downloads may be hosted by a third-party service rather than directly on this website. When you follow a download link, you may be visiting another company's website or service, and that company's privacy policy will apply to your interaction with that service.
Any personal-use or other terms that apply to a BellaArt Creates download will be clearly stated on the download page and, when appropriate, included with the downloaded files.
How Information is Handled
BellaArt Creates is a personal, non-monetized creative website. I do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
I do not use the BellaArt Creates contact form or blog comments to build or sell marketing lists.
If you voluntarily contact me, I may keep your message and contact information for as long as reasonably necessary to respond to you or maintain a record of our communication.
Blog Comments
BellaArt Creates allows readers to leave comments on some blog posts.
When you leave a comment, the information you choose to provide—such as your name, profile information, website address, and the content of your comment—may be visible to other visitors.
Because BellaArt Creates uses Blogger's built-in commenting system, Google/Blogger may process information associated with comments, including information needed to provide the commenting service. Blogger may also use cookies or similar technologies to support commenting, particularly when a visitor comments using a Google Account.
Please remember that comments are public once published. Do not include private, sensitive, or personally identifying information that you would not want publicly displayed.
Comments may be moderated, removed, or marked as spam at my discretion. Blogger provides comment moderation and spam-management tools that I may use to manage comments submitted to BellaArt Creates.
I do not sell, rent, or trade information associated with blog comments.
Children's Privacy
BellaArt Creates is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If you believe a child has provided personal information through this website, please contact me so that I can address the situation.
Your Choices
You can choose whether to provide personal information when interacting with BellaArt Creates.
For example, you do not have to submit the contact form simply to visit and enjoy the website.
You may also manage cookies through your browser settings.
If you have voluntarily provided personal information through the BellaArt Creates contact form and would like to ask about that information, you may contact me through the Contact page.
Changes to this Policy
I may occasionally update this Privacy & Cookies policy if the website changes, if I add or remove third-party services, or if privacy requirements change.
The date at the top of this page will be updated when changes are made.
Questions
If you have questions about this Privacy & Cookies policy or about how information is handled on BellaArt Creates, please contact me through the Contact page.
Thank you for visiting BellaArt Creates and spending a little time in my crafty corner of the internet. 💜
Kim
BellaArt Creates
