PRIVACY POLICY

PRIVACY POLICY

Effective date: October 9.25

This Privacy Policy explains how Paul MacPhail (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit www.paulmacphail.com or make a purchase from us.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we handle your data, in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

a. Information you provide directly:
When you:

  • Make a purchase

  • Subscribe to a mailing list or newsletter

  • Contact us via email or form

  • Request a commission or quote

We may collect:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Postal and billing address

  • Phone number (if provided)

  • Payment details (processed securely by our payment providers)

  • Any other information you choose to share with us

b. Automatically collected information:
When you visit our website, Squarespace (our hosting platform) may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and device information

  • Pages visited and time spent on site

  • Cookies and analytics data

This helps us understand how visitors use the site and improve the user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Process and deliver your orders

  • Communicate with you about orders, updates, or commissions

  • Respond to messages or enquiries

  • Improve our website and services

  • Send newsletters or marketing updates (only if you’ve opted in)

  • Comply with legal and tax obligations

We will never sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

3. Payments and Third-Party Services

Payments are processed securely by trusted third-party providers such as:

  • Stripe

  • PayPal

We do not store or have access to your full payment details.
Each provider handles your data according to their own privacy policies:

Squarespace also collects limited technical and analytics information in line with its own Privacy Policy.

4. Cookies

Our website uses cookies (small text files stored on your device) to help the site function and to understand visitor behaviour.
You can adjust or disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.
By using this site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

5. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely through Squarespace’s servers and third-party systems used for payments or newsletters.
We take reasonable steps to protect your data from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.
However, no online system is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

6. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

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

  • Restrict or object to processing of your data

  • Withdraw consent (for example, unsubscribe from emails)

  • Request data portability

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:
📧 [your contact email]

We will respond to requests within one month as required by law.

7. Data Retention

We keep your data only as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfil your order or enquiry

  • Comply with tax or legal obligations

  • Maintain records of artwork sales or commissions

After that, data is deleted or anonymised securely.

8. Email Marketing

If you join our mailing list, we’ll use your email to send occasional updates, new artwork releases, or exhibition news.
You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link in the email or contacting us directly.

9. Links to Other Websites

Our site may contain links to other websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.
Please review their privacy policies before sharing personal information.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
The latest version will always be posted on this page, with the “Effective date” at the top.
Continued use of the website after changes are made constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact

For privacy-related questions or data requests, please contact:
Paul MacPhail
📧 [your email address]
🌐 https://www.paulmacphail.com