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Privacy Policy

Last updated: Saturday, 03 January 2026

Sophie Welsh Art is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how your personal data is collected, used, and protected when you visit this website or purchase artwork from it.

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This website is built and hosted using Wix, which provides the online platform for selling artwork securely.

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1. Who I Am

I am a sole trader based in the United Kingdom.

Name: Sophie Welsh
Business name: Sophie Welsh Art
Email: Sophie@SophieWelsh-Art.com

For data protection purposes, I am the data controller of your personal information.

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2. What Personal Data I Collect

I may collect and process the following information:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Billing and delivery address

  • Payment details.
    These are processed securely by Wix and its payment providers – I do not store card details.

  • Any messages you send via the contact form or email

  • Technical data such as IP address, browser type, and cookies (via Wix)

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3. How Your Data Is Collected

Your data is collected when you:

  • Place an order through the website

  • Contact me via the contact form or email

  • Subscribe to a mailing list (if applicable)

  • Browse the website (via Wix's cookies and analytics)

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4. How I Use Your Data

Your personal data is used to:

  • Process and deliver orders

  • Communicate with you about your purchase or enquiry

  • Keep records for legal and accounting purposes

  • Improve the website and user experience

  • Comply with legal obligations

I only use your data where I have a lawful basis to do so, such as fulfilling a contract or complying with legal requirements.

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5. Sharing Your Data

Your data is only shared where necessary, including with:

  • Wix, as the website hosting and e-commerce platform

  • Payment providers used by Wix

  • Delivery services (for shipping artwork)

  • Accountants or legal advisers, if required

I do not, under any circumstances, sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

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6. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using Wix’s systems, which apply appropriate technical and organisational security measures. I take all reasonable steps to protect your information from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.

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7. How Long I Keep Your Data

I keep personal data only for as long as necessary:

  • Order and invoice data: as required by UK tax law

  • Contact enquiries: for as long as needed to respond and follow up

  • Marketing data (by consent): until you unsubscribe

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8. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Object to or restrict processing

  • Withdraw consent (where applicable)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me at the email address above.

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9. Cookies

This website uses cookies through Wix to ensure it functions correctly and to analyse site usage. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

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10. Changes to This Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

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