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Privacy Policy

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Last Updated: 14 July 2025

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This Privacy Policy explains how Clare Marti ("I", "me", "my") collects, uses, and protects your personal data on www.claremartiart.com (the "Website"). I am committed to safeguarding your privacy in compliance with UK and EU data protection laws (UK GDPR and EU GDPR).

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1. Who I Am (Data Controller)

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Clare Marti is the data controller. Contact: clareandjorge@gmail.com

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2. What Data I Collect & Why

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I only collect data essential for providing my services and improving your experience.

  • Contact & Purchase Data: When you make an inquiry or purchase artwork, I collect your name, email, shipping address, and payment details (handled by secure third-party processors like Stripe/PayPal – I do not store your full card details). This is to fulfill your order and communicate with you (Contractual Obligation).

  • Communication Data: If you email me or use a contact form, I collect your name and email to respond to your queries (Legitimate Interest).

  • Website Usage Data (Cookies): I use basic cookies to understand how you use my website (e.g., pages visited). This helps me improve the site. This may include technical data (like IP address, browser type). You can manage cookies via your browser settings. Please see my separate Cookie Policy for details. (Consent via cookie banner, Legitimate Interest for essential functionality).

  • Marketing Data: If you explicitly opt-in to my newsletter, I collect your email address to send you updates on my art or exhibitions. You can unsubscribe at any time (Consent).

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3. How I Share Your Data

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I only share your data with trusted third parties necessary for my operations:

  • Payment Processors: To process your payments securely (e.g., Stripe, PayPal).

  • Delivery Services: To ship your artwork (e.g., Royal Mail, couriers).

  • Website & Email Services: For website hosting, analytics (e.g., Google Analytics), and sending newsletters (e.g., Mailchimp).

These third parties are required to protect your data in line with legal requirements. Some may be outside the UK/EEA; I ensure appropriate safeguards (e.g., standard contractual clauses) are in place for such transfers.

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4. Data Security & Retention

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I use appropriate security measures to protect your personal data. I will only keep your data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law (e.g., tax records).

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Under data protection law, you have rights regarding your personal data, including the right to:

  • Access your data.

  • Correct inaccurate data.

  • Erase your data.

  • Object to processing your data.

  • Request restriction of processing.

  • Request transfer of your data.

  • Withdraw consent (where applicable).

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me at clareandjorge@gmail.com

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6. Complaints

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If you have concerns about how I handle your data, please contact me first. You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) in the UK (www.ico.org.uk) or your local supervisory authority in the EU.

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7. Changes to this Policy

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I may update this policy periodically. The "Last Updated" date will always show when it was last revised.

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Cookie Policy
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Last Updated: 14 July 2025

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This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how Clare Marti ("I", "me", "my") uses cookies on claremarti.com (the "Website"), and what your choices are regarding cookies.

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1. What are Cookies?

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Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the website owners. Cookies can remember your preferences, help analyse website performance, and enable certain functionalities.

Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies:

  • Session cookies are temporary and are erased when you close your browser.

  • Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them, and are activated each time you visit the website that created that particular cookie.

 

2. How I Use Cookies

 

I use cookies for several purposes on this Website:

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the Website to function correctly. They enable core functionalities like security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, services you have asked for (like adding items to a shopping cart or navigating the site) cannot be provided.

  • Performance/Analytical Cookies: These cookies help me understand how visitors interact with my Website by collecting information anonymously. They allow me to measure and improve the performance of my Website, for example, by seeing which pages are most popular or if users encounter errors.

  • Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow my Website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features. They may also be used to provide services you have asked for like watching a video.

  • Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. These are usually placed by advertising networks with the website operator's permission.

 

3. Specific Cookies Used on This Website

 

Below is a non-exhaustive list of cookie types you might encounter.

TBC

 

4. Your Cookie Choices

 

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences through:

  • My Cookie Consent Banner: When you first visit my Website, you will see a banner allowing you to accept or decline certain categories of cookies (e.g., analytics, marketing). You can usually change your preferences at any time by clicking on a "Cookie Settings" or "Manage Consent" link, often found in the footer of the Website.

  • Your Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, or to alert you when websites set or access cookies. If you disable or refuse cookies, please note that some parts of this Website may become inaccessible or not function properly.

 

Below are links to the cookie management settings for common browsers:

 

5. Third-Party Cookies

 

Please note that third parties (including, for example, advertising networks and providers of external services like web traffic analysis services) may also use cookies, over which I have no control. These cookies are likely to be analytical/performance cookies or targeting cookies.

 

6. Changes to this Cookie Policy

 

I may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in my practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this page periodically to stay informed.

 

7. Contact Me

 

If you have any questions about my use of cookies, please contact me at: clareandjorge@gmail.com

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