Privacy Policy
Because your privacy is important to us.
This Privacy Policy explains how Websites For Artists Ltd (“we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our website and services. We are committed to protecting your privacy in compliance with the laws of England and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1. Information We Collect
When you use our website or services, we may collect and process:
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Personal details such as your name, email address, and contact information, provided when you enquire, purchase services, or communicate with us.
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Payment details:
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For bank transfers, we only receive the information necessary to identify your payment (e.g., your name and account reference).
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For card payments via Stripe, your financial details are processed securely by Stripe and are not stored on our servers.
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Technical information such as IP address, browser type, operating system, and pages visited. This may be collected through Wix Studio’s analytics tools and/or Google Analytics to help us improve website performance and services.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information to:
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Provide and manage our services.
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Process payments securely (via bank transfer or Stripe).
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Respond to your enquiries and communicate with you.
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Send you marketing communications (if you have opted in).
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Monitor and improve our website functionality and services.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
Under GDPR, we must have a lawful basis for processing your personal data. We rely on the following:
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Contractual necessity: To provide services you request, process payments, and manage our business relationship.
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Consent: When you agree to receive marketing communications or allow the use of non-essential cookies.
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Legitimate interests: To improve our services, ensure website security, and communicate with you about relevant updates.
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Legal obligation: To comply with accounting, tax, or regulatory requirements.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with:
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Wix (our website platform provider) for hosting and analytics.
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Stripe for secure card payment processing.
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Trusted service providers who help us deliver our services (under confidentiality agreements).
Each third party has its own privacy policy, which we recommend reviewing.
5. International Transfers
As our website is built on Wix Studio, some data may be stored or processed outside the UK/EEA. Similarly, Stripe may transfer data internationally. In such cases, safeguards such as standard contractual clauses (SCCs) are in place to ensure your information remains protected.
6. Data Retention
We will retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this policy, or as required by law. After this period, your data will be securely deleted.
7. Cookies and Tracking
Our website is built on Wix Studio, which uses cookies to provide essential functionality, security, and a better browsing experience.
We use the following types of cookies:
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Essential cookies – required for the website to function properly (e.g., to maintain security, keep you logged in, or remember preferences).
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Analytics cookies – used to collect information about how visitors use our website (e.g., pages visited, time spent). These may be provided by Wix or, if enabled, by Google Analytics.
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Payment cookies – if you use Stripe for payments, Stripe may place cookies to ensure secure processing.
Managing Cookies
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When you first visit our site, you may be asked to accept or decline non-essential cookies.
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You can also manage or disable cookies at any time through your browser settings.
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To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect how the website functions.
8. Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
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Access the personal information we hold about you.
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Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
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Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations).
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Restrict or object to certain types of processing.
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Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time.
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Request data portability (transfer of your information to another provider).
To exercise these rights, please contact us at hello@websitesforartists.net.
9. External Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal data.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page, and we encourage you to review it regularly.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at:
Websites For Artists Ltd
124 City Rd, London EC1V 2NX
Email: hello@websitesforartists.net
Last updated: 19 August 2025