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Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy — Faye Barnes Abstract Art

Effective Date: 14 November 2025

Data Controller: Faye Barnes
Owner, Faye Barnes Abstract Art

Introduction

Welcome to Faye Barnes Abstract Art (“we,” “us,” or “our”). Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you interact with our website fayebarnesabstractart.com (the “Site”), consistent with the UK / EU GDPR.

By visiting or using our Site, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

What Personal Data We Collect

We collect the following types of data:

a. Data you provide directly

  • Name

  • Email address (for contact form or newsletter)

  • Any other information you voluntarily share (e.g., in messages or enquiries)

b. Automatically collected data

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Pages visited and duration

  • Device type and operating system

c. Cookies and tracking technologies
We use cookies (or similar tracking tech) to:

  • Improve site functionality

  • Understand how the Site is used (analytics)

You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings.

Lawful Basis for Processing

We rely on the following lawful bases under GDPR:

  • Consent: When you sign up for a newsletter / use contact form.

  • Legitimate interests: To run and improve our Site, maintain security, and understand usage.

    •   Legal obligation: When required by law.

How We Use Your Personal Data

We use your data to:

  1. Respond to your messages or enquiries.

  2. Send you newsletters, updates or promotional material (only if you’ve opted in).

  3. Analyze how people use our Site, so we can make it better.

   4.  Protect the security and integrity of the Site (e.g., detect fraud or misuse).

Sharing Your Data

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with:

  • Email service providers (e.g., for sending newsletters)

  • Web hosting or analytics services

We will also disclose your data if required by law or to protect our rights.

Data Retention

We only keep your personal data for as long as is necessary:

  • For contact / newsletter info: until you unsubscribe or request deletion

  • For analytics data: for a reasonable period to analyze trends, then we anonymize or delete it

  • When required by law: we may retain certain data for legal or compliance reasons

Your GDPR Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Access: Ask for a copy of your data we hold

  • Rectification: Correct any inaccurate or incomplete data

  • Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”)

  • Restriction of processing: Ask us to limit how we use your data

  • Data portability: Get your data in a structured, machine-readable format

  • Withdraw consent: If you gave consent (e.g., for newsletters), you can withdraw it anytime

To exercise these rights, contact us.

Security

We take data security seriously and use reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information (encryption, secure storage etc.). However, no internet transmission or storage method is completely secure — we can’t guarantee 100% protection.

Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors under this age. If you believe a child has submitted data, please contact us, and we will delete it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will publish the new version here, with an updated Effective Date. We recommend you check this page periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns or want to exercise your data rights, please get in touch.

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