Privacy policy

Website Privacy Policy

This website is owned and operated by Jasmina Mendoza trading as Art Is My Universe and will be referred to as "we," "our," and "us" in this Privacy Policy. By using this website ("the site"), you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. The Privacy Policy outlines how personal information you provide through your interaction with the site will be collected and used.

We reserve the right to modify or remove sections of this Privacy Policy at our discretion, so we recommend reviewing it periodically to stay informed of any updates. This policy is in addition to any other terms and conditions applicable to the website.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our site, particularly any personal information capable of identifying an individual ("personal information"). This Privacy Policy sets out how we handle such information to ensure compliance with applicable privacy laws in the United Kingdom. Your feedback on this policy is welcome.

Collection of Personal Information

  1. Personal information is only collected when knowingly and voluntarily provided by visitors, such as when requesting services or submitting enquiries. This policy ensures that your personal information is handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws in the UK.

Use of Personal Information

  1. Personal information is used solely for the purpose it was provided or for closely related secondary purposes. For instance, personal details submitted via the site may be retained for follow-up correspondence or internal record-keeping.

  2. Art Is My Universe is a registered data controller under applicable data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). Any personal information collected will be processed lawfully and transparently.

Information Collected from Registered Users

  1. When registering on the site, additional information may be requested to allow full access to our services.

  2. Registration:
    Registering is optional and may require you to provide your name, email address, postal address, telephone number, preferences for receiving updates or promotions, and other details. Registered users can access and update their information by logging into their account.

Payment Information

  1. Payment details, such as credit card information, are only stored temporarily for transaction processing and are securely deleted once the transaction is complete.

Disclosure of Personal Information

  1. Personal information will not be disclosed without consent unless necessary for the purpose it was submitted, or in circumstances required by law, such as identifying or taking legal action against individuals causing harm to the site, users, or others.

  2. Occasionally, we may share personal information with trusted third parties who provide goods or services on our behalf. In such cases, only the information necessary to fulfill your request will be disclosed.

Security of Information

  1. We take reasonable steps to ensure the security of personal information submitted to the site. While we strive to use the latest technologies to safeguard data, no online transmission can be entirely secure.

  2. Once data is received, we make every effort to protect it within our systems.

  3. Employees and contractors working on our information systems are required to maintain the confidentiality of personal information. However, we cannot be held responsible for unauthorised access beyond our control.

Cookies and Analytics

  1. We use cookies to enhance your experience on the site. These cookies may store session IDs to improve security and monitor site usage. Non-personal, aggregated information collected through cookies helps us analyse website performance and user behaviour.

Access to Personal Information

  1. We strive to keep personal information secure, accurate, and up to date. If you discover inaccuracies in the information we hold about you, please contact us to request corrections.

  2. Our employees and contractors are bound by confidentiality obligations to protect any personal information they handle.

Feedback and Concerns

  1. We take privacy concerns seriously. If you have questions or issues regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us, and we will address your concerns promptly.

Additional Information

  1. For further details about privacy rights and protections in the UK, you can visit the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) website: http://www.ico.org.uk.