Privacy Policy

1. What This Privacy Policy Covers

This Privacy Policy applies to the G John Art website and governs the privacy of users who choose to use it.

It outlines:

• What personal information we collect

• How and why we use it

• How it is stored and protected

• Your rights under GDPR

• How cookies and tracking tools are used

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information:

• Name

• Email address

• Postal address

• Telephone number

• Order details

• Payment information (processed securely by third‑party providers; we do not store card details)

• Any information you submit through contact forms or email

We collect this information to understand your needs and provide you with a better service.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for:

• Processing and fulfilling your orders

• Internal record keeping

• Improving our products and services

• Responding to enquiries

• Customising the website based on your interests

• Sending occasional updates or offers (only if you have opted in)

• Market research (only with your consent)

We will never sell your information to third parties.

4. Keeping Your Information Secure

We take your privacy seriously and use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data.

• Your data is stored securely within the UK or EU.

• We comply with the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.

• While we take all reasonable steps to protect your information, no internet transmission is completely secure.

If your data is ever processed outside the European Economic Area, we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

5. Cookies

This website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience.

Cookies help us:

• Analyse website traffic

• Remember your preferences

• Improve website functionality

You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline them if you prefer.

We may use:

• Essential cookies – required for the website to function

• Analytics cookies – e.g., Google Analytics, to understand how visitors use the site

• Preference cookies – to remember your settings

Google Analytics may store cookies on your device to track usage patterns. These cookies do not store personal information.

6. Contact & Communication

If you contact G John Art through the website, you do so at your own discretion. Any personal information you provide will be kept private and stored securely.

We may use your information to:

• Respond to your enquiry

• Provide information about our products or services

• Send updates if you have opted in to receive them

We will never request sensitive information via social media or insecure channels.

7. External Links

This website may contain links to external websites. We only link to reputable sources, but we cannot guarantee or verify the content of external sites.

You click external links at your own risk. G John Art is not responsible for any damages or issues caused by visiting external websites.

8. Social Media

Interactions on social media platforms are subject to the terms and privacy policies of those platforms.

We encourage users to exercise caution when sharing personal information on social media.

We may use social sharing buttons on the website. Use these at your own discretion; social platforms may track your interaction.

9. Email Newsletter

We may operate an email newsletter to inform subscribers about new artworks, exhibitions, or updates.

• You will only be subscribed if you opt in.

• You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in the email footer.

• Subscriber information is stored securely and never shared with third parties.

Email campaigns may contain tracking features (e.g., open rates, link clicks) to help us improve future communications.

10. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you

• Request correction of inaccurate data

• Request deletion of your data

• Withdraw consent for marketing

• Object to certain types of processing

• Request a copy of your data

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us.

11. Copyright Concerns

If you believe your copyright has been infringed on this website, please contact us with:

• Identification of the copyrighted work

• The URL where the content appears

• A statement confirming your belief that the use is unauthorised

• Your contact details and signature

We will review and respond in accordance with applicable laws.