Privacy & cookie policy
Your privacy is important to me.
This page explains how personal information is collected, used and protected when you visit jonnyatkinson.art, get in touch or commission a hand-drawn pet portrait. It also explains how cookies are used to help the website function and improve your experience.
I'm committed to handling your information responsibly, securely and in accordance with UK GDPR.
Privacy Policy
Who I am
This website is owned and operated by Jonny Atkinson, an artist specialising in contemporary hand-drawn pet portraits.
I'm based in Darlington, North East England, and work from my home studio.
If you have any questions about this policy or how your information is handled, please use the Contact page.
What information I collect
Depending on how you use the website, I may collect:
• Your name
• Email address
• Telephone number (if provided)
• Messages sent via the contact form or email
• Reference photographs you choose to share
• Delivery information for commissioned artwork
• Information required to fulfil your order
I only collect information that's necessary to respond to enquiries and complete commissioned artwork.
How your information is used
Your information is used to:
• Respond to your enquiries
• Discuss and manage your commission
• Create your commissioned artwork
• Arrange delivery
• Keep you updated throughout your commission
• Respond to any follow-up questions
Your personal information is never used for unsolicited marketing.
Payment information
Payments are processed securely using trusted third-party payment providers.
I don't store or have access to your full payment card details.
How your information is stored
Reasonable steps are taken to keep your personal information secure.
Information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil your commission, respond to enquiries or meet legal and accounting obligations where applicable.
Sharing your information
Your information is never sold or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
Information may be shared only when necessary to complete your order, such as providing your delivery details to Royal Mail or another courier service.
Your rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
• Request access to your personal information.
• Request correction of inaccurate information.
• Request deletion of your personal information where appropriate.
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
• Make a complaint to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) if you believe your data has been handled incorrectly.
If you'd like to exercise any of these rights, please get in touch.
Marketing emails
If you choose to subscribe to studio updates or a newsletter in the future, you'll only receive emails after explicitly opting in.
You can unsubscribe at any time using the link included in each email.
Your email address won't be shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
Cookie Policy
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites function correctly and improve the browsing experience.
Some cookies are essential for the website to operate, while others help understand how visitors use the site.
Cookies used on this website
This website may use:
Essential Cookies
These are required for the website to function correctly, including security, page navigation and basic functionality.
Analytics Cookies
With your consent, analytics cookies help understand how visitors use the website so it can continue to improve.
These cookies collect anonymous usage information and don't identify you personally.
Third-Party Cookies
Squarespace and trusted service providers may also place cookies required for website performance, security or payment processing.
Managing cookies
When you first visit the website, you'll have the opportunity to:
• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Manage your cookie preferences
You can also control cookies through your browser settings at any time.
Changes to this policy
This policy may be updated occasionally to reflect changes in legislation, website functionality or business practices.
The latest version will always be published on this page.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy & Cookie Policy or how your personal information is handled, please don't hesitate to get in touch.