Last updated: December 1, 2025

Welcome to the Privacy Policy for I’m an Artist, Not a Salesman (aka IAANAS). This is where we tell you what kind of information we collect through our website, why we collect it, how we use it, and how we keep it safe. No fluff, no legalese overload—just the facts in plain English.

If you’re signing up for our newsletter or buying merch, this applies to you.

Who We Are

This website is owned and run by the IAANAS Podcast, hosted by Luis Guzman.

You can reach us any time at:
info@imanartistnotasalesman.com
www.imanartistnotasalesman.com

What Information We Collect

We collect two main types of information:

1. Info you give us directly

• If you sign up for the newsletter, we collect your email address and your name (if you decide to share it).

• If you buy merch, we collect your name, email, shipping address, and anything else needed to process your order.

• We do not collect or store your credit card details. Payments are processed securely by third-party providers like Stripe or PayPal.

2. Info we collect automatically

• We use cookies and similar tech to understand how people use our site—what pages are visited, what devices are used, how long folks stick around.

• This info helps us improve the website and keep it running smoothly. Most of it is anonymous and doesn’t personally identify you.

How We Use Your Info

Here’s what we use your info for:

• To send you emails (newsletter, announcements, updates, etc.)

• To process and ship your merch orders

• To reply if there’s an issue with your order or your account

• To make the website better and more useful

• To protect the site from spam or shady activity

We don’t sell, rent, trade, or give away your personal information. Period.

Your Rights Under Privacy Laws

Depending on where you live, you might have extra rights when it comes to your data.

If you’re in the EU or UK (GDPR):

• You can ask us what personal data we have about you

• You can ask us to fix it or delete it

• You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time

• You can ask us to stop using your data altogether

If you’re in California (CCPA):

• You can ask to know what personal info we’ve collected

• You can ask us to delete that info

• You can opt out of your info being sold (we don’t sell it anyway)

If you’re in the U.S. (CAN-SPAM):

• We’ll only send you marketing emails if you’ve opted in

• Every email includes an unsubscribe link

• Once you unsubscribe, we won’t email you again unless you rejoin the list

To exercise any of these rights, just email us at info@imanartistnotasalesman.com and we’ll get back to you quickly.

Third-Party Services

We use a few tools that help us run this site and connect with you.

Email & newsletters
We may use services like Mailchimp, ConvertKit, or similar to manage our mailing list and send emails. They store your email address securely and never spam.

Payments
When you buy merch, payments are processed through services like Stripe or PayPal. We don’t see or store your full payment info. Those services handle your data with their own privacy practices.

Analytics
We may use tools like Google Analytics to understand how people use the site. These tools collect general, non-identifying info to help us see what’s working and what’s not.

Each of these services has its own privacy policy and terms. You’re welcome to look them up if you want the details.

Cookies

Cookies are small files saved to your device when you browse websites. They help:

• Remember your preferences

• Keep the site secure

• Show us which pages are getting traffic and which ones aren’t

You can clear or block cookies in your browser settings. Most browsers let you disable cookies entirely or control them site-by-site. Just know that turning them off might make some features work a little weird.

How We Keep Your Info Safe

We take security seriously. We use secure servers and trusted tools to protect your data. That means:

• We use encrypted connections (HTTPS)

• We work with third-party platforms that use up-to-date security practices

• Access to your info is limited to people who actually need it (that’s mostly just us)

While we do our best, no system is completely immune from security issues. If something seems off or you think your info might have been compromised, reach out to us right away.

How Long We Keep Your Info

We only keep your info as long as we need it. That means:

• We keep your email on file until you unsubscribe

• We keep order info for tax and record-keeping purposes

• We delete or anonymize unused info periodically

• You can request deletion any time

Just email info@imanartistnotasalesman.com if you want us to delete your data.

Kids’ Privacy

This website isn’t intended for children under 13, and we don’t knowingly collect data from anyone under that age. If you’re a parent or guardian and believe your child has shared personal info with us, please contact us and we’ll remove it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy every now and then if laws change, tools change, or we change how we run things. When that happens, we’ll post the updated version on this page. If the changes are big, we’ll mention them in the newsletter or on the site.

The most current version will always be available at:
www.imanartistnotasalesman.com/privacy-policy

Contact Us

If you have any questions, want to access or delete your info, or just want to double-check something, reach out to us at:

info@imanartistnotasalesman.com

We’re here, and we care about keeping things clear and respectful.