Privacy Policy
At Amy Patton, accessible from https://amy-patton.co.uk, your privacy is a priority. This Privacy Policy outlines how your personal information is collected, used, and protected when you interact with this website. By using the site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following personal information:
- Contact Details: Name, email address, and any other details provided when filling out forms or subscribing to updates.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, time zone settings, and other information collected through cookies and analytics tools.
- Transaction Information: If purchasing artwork or services, payment details and shipping information may be collected securely through third-party payment processors.
- Communication History: Any emails, inquiries, or messages you send through the website.
2. How We Use Your Information
Your personal data is used for the following purposes:
- To Provide Services: To respond to inquiries, process orders, and deliver purchased artworks.
- To Improve the Website: To understand user behavior, improve user experience, and ensure the website functions optimally.
- Marketing: To send newsletters or promotional materials (only if you have provided explicit consent).
- Legal Compliance: To meet any legal obligations or resolve disputes.
3. Sharing Your Information
Your personal data will not be sold or rented to third parties. However, we may share information with:
- Service Providers: For processing payments, delivering orders, or providing website functionality.
- Legal Authorities: If required by law or to enforce our rights.
All third-party processors are contractually obligated to protect your information under GDPR regulations.
4. Cookies and Analytics
This website uses cookies and analytics tools like Google Analytics to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies collect anonymous data such as:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on the site
- Browser and device type
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or comply with legal requirements.
- Contact Form Submissions: Retained for six months.
- Transaction Data: Retained for six years as required by UK tax law.
6. Your Rights
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), you have the following rights:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Rectification: Correct any inaccuracies in your data.
- Erasure: Request the deletion of your personal data, where applicable.
- Restriction: Limit the processing of your data in certain circumstances.
- Objection: Object to the processing of your data for direct marketing.
- Data Portability: Request that your data be transferred to another service provider.
To exercise your rights, please contact me at [email protected]
7. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information. While we strive to ensure the safety of your data, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.
8. Links to Third-Party Sites
The website may contain links to third-party sites. Amy Patton is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. Please review their privacy policies.
9. Updates to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated date.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact me:
Email: [email protected]
Address: Churchill, Oxfordshire, OX7