Privacy Policy
1. Privacy Statements
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1.1 The Art House Introduction
Privacy matters. Data should only be used when absolutely necessary. This statement includes sections on legislation and law, how data is handled or stored, and who to contact.
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1.2 This statement covers the relevant laws relating to data
Please refer to the following portal for GDPR Europe:
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1.3 What data do we collect?
We collect your data by positive opt in via contact form(s). This can include you name, email and phone number and other details including address if included. We may also collect your data for the purpose of registration for a newsletter sign up. Signing up for a newsletter may include a third party marketing email service like MailChimp. These companies are covered by their own privacy statements and legislation governing email marketing companies. Any financial information, e.g. a card transaction is encrypted and data is not stored by our website.
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1.4 How do we use personal information?
Information is only used through the course of usual business so we can contact you to provide a service. Your personal information is not used for any other purpose. If you have subscribed to a newsletter, then your information will be used to provide that service/information. We dislike spam as much as anyone, and will never send you inappropriate communications. You may unsubscribe at any time.
1.5 What legal basis do we have for processing your personal data?
We require your positive consent to receive and process your personal information. We only collect the minimum information to provide the service required and nothing else. You can withdraw and manage your consent for use of your personal information at any time by using the contact information at the bottom of this statement, or via the ‘unsubscribe’ link on any marketing email we send.
1.6 When do we share personal data?
We only share your personal data with designed email marketing companies like MailChimp. In addition, should this site include e-commerce functionality, then your personal information will be processed in the usual manner through payment providers, e.g. Paypal or similar. We do not share your personal information with any other company or individual.
1.7 How do we secure personal data?
Our computer systems are compliant with all the relevant legislation. We use a reputable UK based hosting company with the appropriate security measures in place. We also have back ups of any data stored securely. Access to data is also secure. The website uses encryption through a security certificate (SSL) so no data is transmitted without encryption.
1.8 How long do we keep your data for?
We only keep personal information for the duration of our service to you. If you have subscribed for a newsletter, then will annually review our policy on keeping your information and delete it if it is no longer relevant.
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1.9 Your rights in relation to personal data
You have many rights under GDPR EU law. At any time you can ask us what data we hold, request correction or deletion or request restrictions on its use. Please use the contact information at the bottom of this statement.
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2. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may change this Privacy Notice from time to time. This may be necessary, for example, if the law changes, or if we change our business in a way that affects personal data protection.
Any changes will be immediately posted on our Site and you will be deemed to have accepted the terms of the Privacy Policy on your first use of our Site following the alterations. We recommend that you check this page regularly to keep up-to-date.
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Contact Information
If you have an questions or concerns with regard to data or this policy, then please contact:
The Art House
Geeta Bhana
0795 436 9402.
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