Privacy Policy

    Who we are

    I am Christine Kirk, an independent artist based in the UK. Our website address is: https://kiki-kirk.art.

    This Privacy Policy explains how Christine Kirk (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information when you use the website kiki-kirk.art (“the Service”).

    We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

    By using the Service, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

    Data Controller

    The data controller responsible for your personal information is:

    Christine Kirk Port Talbot, Wales, United Kingdom Email: kiki.is.sketching@gmail.com Postal Address: Available upon request for legal or regulatory correspondence.

    The data controller responsible for your personal information is:

    Information We Collect

    We may collect the following types of personal data:

    A. Information You Provide Directly

    • Name
    • Email address
    • Postal address (for deliveries)
    • Payment details (processed securely by third‑party payment providers)
    • Messages or enquiries sent through contact forms
    • Information provided during commission discussions

    B. Automatically Collected Information

    When you visit the website, we may collect:

    • IP address
    • Browser type and version
    • Device information
    • Pages visited
    • Time spent on the site
    • Referring website

    This is collected through cookies and similar technologies. See our Cookie Notice for details.

    C. Third‑Party Data

    If you interact with embedded content (e.g., social media, payment processors), those services may collect additional data according to their own privacy policies.

    How We Use Your Information

    We use your personal data for the following purposes:

    • To process orders and deliver artwork
    • To communicate with you about commissions, purchases, or enquiries
    • To manage your account (if applicable)
    • To improve the website and user experience
    • To comply with legal obligations
    • To protect the website from fraud or misuse
    • To maintain records of sales and commissions

    We do not sell your data or share it for advertising purposes.

    Legal Basis for Processing

    Under UK GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following lawful grounds:

    Legal obligation — for tax, accounting, and regulatory compliance

    Contractual necessity — to fulfil purchases or commissions

    Consent — for optional cookies or marketing communications

    Legitimate interests — to improve the website and protect against misuse

    How We Store and Protect Your Data

    We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information, including:

    • Secure servers
    • Encrypted connections (HTTPS)
    • Restricted access to personal data
    • Secure third‑party payment processors

    We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy or as required by law.

    Sharing Your Information

    We may share your data with trusted third parties only when necessary:

    • Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
    • Delivery and courier services
    • Website hosting providers
    • Legal or regulatory authorities (if required by law)

    These third parties are required to protect your data and comply with UK GDPR.

    We do not share your data with advertisers or data brokers.

    International Transfers

    If any third‑party service processes data outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

    • UK GDPR‑approved Standard Contractual Clauses
    • Adequacy decisions
    • Equivalent data protection measures

    Your Rights Under UK GDPR

    You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

    • Right to access — request a copy of your data
    • Right to rectification — correct inaccurate information
    • Right to erasure — request deletion of your data
    • Right to restrict processing
    • Right to data portability
    • Right to object to certain processing
    • Right to withdraw consent at any time

    To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: kiki.is.sketching@gmail.com

    Cookies

    We use cookies to improve website functionality and performance. You can accept, decline, or manage cookies at any time.

    See our full Cookie Notice for details.

    Children’s Privacy

    The Service is not intended for children under 16.
    We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

    Links to Other Websites

    The Service may contain links to third‑party websites.
    We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
    We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

    Changes to This Privacy Policy

    We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If changes are significant, we will provide notice on the website.

    Continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

    Contact

    If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

    Email: kiki.is.sketching@gmail.com Postal Address: Available upon request for legal or regulatory correspondence.