Privacy Policy

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This Privacy Policy explains how Mark Kaiser Art (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit or make a purchase fromhttps://www.markkaiserart.com/.

Mark Kaiser Art is operated by Mark Kaiser, Sole Trader, based in the United Kingdom.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

  • Your name

  • Contact information (email address, postal address, telephone number)

  • Information provided via contact forms

  • Information related to purchases or enquiries

  • Newsletter subscription details

  • Technical data (IP address, browser type, device information)

2. How We Collect Your Data

We collect information when you:

  • Purchase artwork or products

  • Submit forms on our website

  • Contact us by email

  • Subscribe to our newsletter

  • Interact with our website

3. How We Use Your Information

We use personal data to:

  • Process orders and provide services

  • Respond to enquiries

  • Send newsletters and updates (where consent is given)

  • Improve website performance

  • Maintain website security

  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:

  • Contractual necessity – to fulfil purchases

  • Consent – for newsletter communications

  • Legitimate interests – for website functionality and security

  • Legal obligation – where required by law

5. Payments

Payments are securely processed by Squarespace Payments and PayPal.

We do not store or have access to full card or payment details.

6. Newsletter & Marketing

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your name and email address.

  • Communications are sent via Mailchimp

  • Processing is based on your consent

  • You may unsubscribe at any time via the link in emails

7. Data Sharing

We do not sell or trade your personal data.

Data may be shared with trusted service providers including:

  • Squarespace (website hosting)

  • Mailchimp (email communications)

  • Payment processors

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for:

  • Order fulfilment

  • Legal/accounting obligations

  • Active newsletter subscriptions

9. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Correct inaccurate data

  • Request deletion (where applicable)

  • Withdraw consent

  • Lodge a complaint with the ICO

  • ICO: https://ico.org.uk/

10. Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information using appropriate technical and organisational measures.

11. Contact

For privacy enquiries: mark@markkaiserart.com