Privacy Policy
1. Who I Am
Ace Artwork is a UK‑based independent artist creating original artwork, prints, and commissions.
Website: https://aceartwork.co.uk
2. What Personal Data I Collect
Information you provide directly
- Name
- Email address
- Postal address (for orders and deliveries)
- Reference photos for commissions
- Order details
- Messages sent through my contact or commission enquiry forms
Information collected automatically
- IP address
- Browser type
- Pages visited
- Cookies (see section 9)
Payment information
Payments are processed securely through third‑party providers (e.g., Stripe, PayPal).
I never see or store your full card details.
3. How I Collect Your Data
I collect data when you:
- Place an order
- Send a commission enquiry
- Contact me by email
- Subscribe to updates
- Browse the website (via cookies and analytics)
4. Why I Collect Your Data (Lawful Basis)
Contract
To fulfil orders, create commissions, and respond to enquiries.
Legitimate Interests
To improve my website, protect against fraud, and maintain business records.
Legal Obligation
To comply with tax and accounting requirements.
Consent
For optional things like marketing emails (only if you sign up).
5. Who I Share Your Data With
I only share your data with trusted third parties when necessary:
- Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
- Website hosting provider
- Email service provider
- Delivery services (e.g., Royal Mail)
I do not sell or share your data with any third parties for marketing.
6. How Long I keep Your Data
- Order information: 6 years (legal requirement)
- Commission enquiries: 12 months
- Emails: as long as needed to respond
- Analytics data: 26 months (Google default)
You can request deletion at any time (see section 7).
7. Your Rights Under UK GDPR
- Your Rights Under UK GDPR
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion
- Restrict processing
- Object to processing
- Request a copy of your data
- Withdraw consent (where applicable)
To exercise any of these rights, contact me at:
hello@aceartwork.co.uk
8. How I Protect Your Data
I use:
- Secure hosting
- SSL encryption
- Password‑protected systems
- Limited access to personal data
- Secure payment gateways
No method of transmission is 100% secure, but I take reasonable steps to protect your information.
9. Cookies
My website uses cookies to:
- Improve your browsing experience
- Enable essential site functions (e.g., cart, checkout)
- Analyse website traffic
You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.
10. Contact Me
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled:
Email: hello@aceartwork.co.uk
Website: https://aceartwork.co.uk
Location: United Kingdom