Ian Smith is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you interact with our website and purchase art online. By accessing this website and using our services, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

 

This privacy policy is only applicable to the provider and the users of this website, and does not extend to websites linked to this website e.g. social media websites.

 

Data we collect and how we collect it

In running and maintaining this website the following Data may be collected; name, addresses, telephone number, email address and IP address.

Data is collected either;

1. Voluntarily (given to us by you) e.g. when using our services, when communicating with us, via  e-mail, telephone, post, or through this Website and when making orders and/or payments.
2. Automatically e.g. when visiting the website, collected via cookies, and includes when and how you use the site.

 

Data Usage

For legitimate reasons we may find it necessary to use your data to provide and improve our services, as well as maintaining internal records.

 You do however, under certain circumstances, have the right to object (see User Rights)

 

Data storage

Data will be only kept for the time period required, to ensure all necessary tasks and actions (mentioned within this policy) are completed or until we receive a request from you to remove your data. A longer period may be allowed if required or permitted by law.

 

Data sharing

We will not share your data with any other party, except in the following circumstances and in accordance with this policy:

1. when enabling third party providers to process payments and refunds,
2. when we are legally required to  by law,
3. when enhancing fraud prevention.

 

Data security

We strive to maintain the security of your personal data and take all reasonable steps to ensure your data is securely stored.

Please let us know immediately if you feel your data has been compromised (via this e-mail address: info@iansmith-artist.co.uk),

 

User Rights

Your rights concerning  your Data:

1. Right to access and to correct– you have the right to request copies of the information we hold about you and the right to request that this information be amended or corrected. To cover costs incurred by us in providing you with information, please note we reserve the right to charge £10. 
2. Right to erase– you have the right to request that your Data is erased from our systems.
3. Right to restrict our use of your Data– you have the right to restrict the way in which we use your Data.
4. Right to data portability– you have the right to request for your Data to be copied and/or transferred.
5. Right to object– you have the right to object to our use of your Data

Please keep us informed if your Data changes and for any enquiries regarding your rights, in relation to your Data, please e-mail info@iansmith-artist.co.uk

 

Use of Cookies

To assist in the operation of and to help us improve the Website  (providing a better experience for you) , we may place Cookies on your computer.

A message bar will appear, notifying you and providing you with an opportunity to give your consent to Cookies being used.

By using your internet browser, cookies can be enabled, disabled or deleted . This however may result in less efficient use and experience of the website.

 

Amendments to  this Privacy Policy

From time to time we may deem it necessary to change this Privacy Policy. Once posted on the Website, any changes will come into immediate effect.

Please review the policy regularly to keep up to date with any amendments, as you are deemed to have accepted the terms of this Privacy Policy when using the website.

 

Disputes

This Agreement will be governed by and interpreted according to the law of England and Wales, and  all disputes arising under the Agreement will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English and Welsh courts.

 

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy please contact:

Ian Smith

107 Blackbrook Way

Wolverhampton

WV10 8TD

 

email: info@iansmith-artist.co.uk

Phone: 07938177076