Privacy Policy

Welcome to Brewers Creations (brewerscreations.com), the personal website of Eric Brewer — artist, author, songwriter, and U.S. Navy veteran. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit this site, interact with the Creation Room blog, or reach us through social media platforms including TikTok.

1. Information We Collect

• Comments & Posts: When you share in the Creation Room, we collect your name and message. You may optionally upload a photo or video.
• Contact Form: If you reach out via the contact page, we collect your name, email address, and message.
• TikTok & Social Media: If you arrive at this site through a TikTok link or social media post, we may receive basic referral data (such as which platform sent you). We do not collect your TikTok username or profile information unless you voluntarily share it.
• Usage Data: Standard web server logs may record your IP address, browser type, and pages visited. This data is used only for site maintenance and security.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To display your comments and shared creations in the Creation Room community feed.
• To respond to your messages and inquiries.
• To understand how visitors find and use the site so we can improve it.
• We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

3. TikTok Leads & Social Media

Brewers Creations uses TikTok and other social media platforms to share art, music, books, and veteran community resources. If you click a link from TikTok to this site, you are subject to TikTok's own Privacy Policy at tiktok.com/legal/privacy-policy. We do not use TikTok Lead Generation forms or collect data directly through TikTok's advertising tools at this time. Any information you voluntarily share with us through comments or contact forms on this site is governed by this policy.

4. Cookies

This site uses minimal cookies necessary for basic functionality. We do not use advertising cookies or tracking pixels. If you embed or interact with third-party content (such as YouTube videos on the Music page), those platforms may set their own cookies subject to their own privacy policies.

5. Data Storage & Security

Comments and contact form submissions are stored securely on our server. We take reasonable steps to protect your information but cannot guarantee absolute security. We retain your data only as long as necessary to provide the services described in this policy.

6. Children's Privacy

This site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted information to this site, please contact us and we will remove it promptly.

7. Your Rights

• You may request that we delete any comment or personal information you have submitted to this site.
• You may contact us at any time to ask what information we hold about you.
• California residents may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

8. Third-Party Links

This site contains links to external sites including Lulu (books), ArtPal (paintings), YouTube (music), ARTSY.net (exhibitions), Nation's Finest, and the VA. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their policies.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect any changes. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please reach out through the Contact page. We are happy to help.