This privacy policy applies between you, the user of this website and Sophie Martin Art, the owner and provider of this website. We value your business and know that your privacy is important to you. We take the privacy of your information very seriously. This privacy policy applies to all data collected and provided by you in relation to the use of the website: sophiemartinart.co.uk . sophiemartinart.co.uk operates on a sole trader basis. We sell original and high-quality prints of artwork produced by Sophie Martin Art. This website is operated by Sophie Martin Art in the UK. This privacy policy should be read alongside and in addition to our terms and conditions.


Definitions:
(1) "data" - all of the personal information that you submit via sophiemartinart.co.uk .

(2) "user" / “buyer” / “consumer” - the person and / or organisation who uses the website and may buy artwork.

(3) "website" - the website that you are currently using: sophiemartinart.co.uk .

(4) "we" / "us" / “our” - Sophie Martin Art who supplies and owns this website. Sophie Martin Art operates on a sole trader basis in the UK.


Scope of this privacy policy:
This privacy policy applies to the actions of sophiemartinart.co.uk and to users with respect to this website. It does not extend to any websites that may be accessed from this website, including any links that we may provide to any social media websites. You should review their privacy policies before sending any personal data. This privacy policy applies solely to the data collected by our website.


Data:
Certain parts of this website may ask you to voluntarily provide some personal data: for example, when submitting enquiries or purchasing products. The personal information you are asked to provide and the reasons you are asked to provide it will be made clear at the point you are requested to provide it.

(1) We may collect the following data, including personal data from you the user such as: your email address, postal address and telephone number. In each case this will be in accordance with this privacy policy.

(2) The website will collect data in the following ways:
a. When you contact us through the website, by post, email or other means.
b. When you make payments to us through the website.
c. When you elect to receive marketing information from us. This is all in accordance with this privacy policy.

(3) Information on the frequency and level of interaction with pages and content on the website will be automatically collected through access to the website. See our cookie policy for more details.


Storing your personal data:
(1) Information that we collect will not be transferred outside of the European economic area.

(2) Data is stored and processed in the UK only, in accordance with this privacy policy.


Securing personal data:
Payments for products are made through PayPal only. PayPal uses advanced SSL encryption to keep your transaction and data secure and does not add any additional cost for the buyer to use. Please visit PayPal for further information on terms and conditions of use.


How long do we keep your personal data?:
(1) Your personal data will be retained for the necessary period to fulfil the purpose of securing and completing your order, delivering this to you and responding to enquiries. A longer retention period of data will only occur if required by law.

(2) Your personal data will be deleted, anonymised or securely stored (to isolate from any further processing) once there are no longer any ongoing and legitimate business needs to process this information.


Disclosure of personal data:
We may disclosure your personal data under the following circumstances.
(1) We may share information with government agencies or other companies assisting us in fraud prevention or investigation when required or trying to protect and prevent potential fraud or unauthorised transactions.

(2) Third party companies who require access to your personal information to assist in the products we sell. For example, we partner with PayPal which assists us in processing your payment.

(3) Under no circumstances will we sell, trade or share your personal data with other companies for their marketing purposes without your consent.


Changes to our privacy policy:
Sophie Martin Art may alter this privacy policy from time to time, which will come into effect when published on the website. This will apply to all current and past users of the website and replace any prior policies which are inconsistent with it. It is advised that you regularly review this privacy policy for any updates.


Contact us:
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact us through our contact page by filling out the form provided, or sending an email direct to sophie@sophiemartinart.co.uk .