Privacy Policy
Last updated: 19 September 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, store and share personal information when you visit janinesaul.uk, contact me, or purchase artwork or products through my website.
I respect your privacy and aim to handle your information responsibly and transparently.
Who I am
This website is operated by Janine Saul, an independent artist based in the United Kingdom.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, you can contact me at:
Email: studio@janinesaul.uk Website: https://janinesaul.uk
For the purposes of applicable data protection legislation, including the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018, I am responsible for the personal information collected through this website.
How We Collect and Use Your Personal Information
To provide the Services, we collect and have collected over the past 12 months personal information about you from a variety of sources, as set out below. The information that we collect and use varies depending on how you interact with us.
In addition to the specific uses set out below, we may use information we collect about you to communicate with you, provide the Services, comply with any applicable legal obligations, enforce any applicable terms of service, and to protect or defend the Services, our rights, and the rights of our users or others.
Information I collect
Depending on how you interact with my website, I may collect the following information:
Information you provide directly
When you contact me, submit an enquiry, or otherwise communicate through the website, I may collect:
Your name
Your email address
Your telephone number, if provided
The content of your message or enquiry
Any other information you voluntarily provide
Information collected when you place an order
When you purchase artwork or products through my website, I may collect:
Your name
Billing and shipping address
Email address
Telephone number, where required
Order details, including the products purchased
Payment and transaction information
Information required to fulfil and deliver your order
Payment information is processed by the payment provider used at checkout. I do not intend to store your complete payment card details myself.
Information collected automatically
When you visit my website, certain information may be collected automatically through website technology and analytics tools, including:
Your IP address
Browser type
Network and device information
Pages visited
Links clicked
Internal links followed
Scrolling activity
Searches made on the website
Timestamps
The webpage you visited before arriving at my website
This information helps me understand how visitors use the website and improve its content, performance and functionality.
How I collect your information
I collect information through:
Forms and enquiries submitted through my website
Purchases made through my online shop
Direct communication by email
Website analytics
Cookies and similar technologies
Information provided through third-party services used to process or fulfil your order
Some information is collected directly from you, while other information is collected automatically when you browse the website.
How I use your information
I use personal information for the following purposes:
Processing orders
To process purchases, payments and order administration
Order fulfilment
To arrange production, packaging and delivery of products
Customer communication
To respond to enquiries and provide information about your order
Website operation
To maintain the security, functionality and performance of the website
Website analytics
To understand website traffic and how visitors interact with the site
Legal and administrative obligations
To maintain appropriate business, financial and legal records
Service improvement
To understand how the website and purchasing experience can be improved
I will only use your personal information for purposes that are relevant to your interaction with my business and permitted under applicable data protection law.
Lawful basis for processing
Depending on the circumstances, I rely on one or more of the following lawful bases under applicable data protection legislation:
Contract: Where processing your information is necessary to fulfil an order or take steps at your request before entering into a contract.
Legal obligation: Where I need to retain or disclose information to comply with a legal requirement.
Legitimate interests: Where processing is necessary for the operation, administration, security and improvement of my business, provided that these interests do not override your rights.
Consent: Where you have given consent, such as for certain non-essential cookies or marketing communications where applicable.
Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time.
Sharing your information
I do not sell your personal information.I may share relevant information with trusted third parties where necessary to operate my website, process your order, or provide services to you. These may include:
Squarespace
My website is hosted and operated using Squarespace. Squarespace may process information relating to website visitors, website functionality, analytics, checkout and purchases.You can read more about how Squarespace handles personal information in its Privacy Policy .
Payment providers
Payments are processed through the payment provider made available at checkout. The relevant provider may process payment and transaction information in accordance with its own privacy policy.
Third Party’s
I use a third party to fulfil certain print orders.When you purchase a product fulfilled by a third party, relevant order information may be automatically shared with the third party, including:
Your name
Shipping address
Order details
Information required for production and delivery
The third party uses this information to produce, package and ship your order directly to you.
Other service providers
I may share information with service providers who assist with website operation, technical support, payment processing, delivery, legal compliance or business administration.Where appropriate, I take reasonable steps to ensure that third parties handle personal information securely and only for relevant purposes.I may also disclose information where required by law, to protect legal rights, or to prevent fraud or misuse of the website.
International transfers
Some service providers I use may process personal information outside the United Kingdom.Where personal information is transferred internationally, I will take steps to ensure that the transfer is carried out in accordance with applicable data protection law and that appropriate safeguards are in place where required.
How long I keep your information
I retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, including any legal, accounting, tax or reporting requirements.
Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information:
Enquiries and correspondence: For as long as necessary to respond to your enquiry and maintain appropriate business records.
Order and transaction information: For the period required to administer the order and comply with legal, accounting and tax obligations.
Website analytics information: In accordance with the retention settings and policies of the analytics services used.
Cookie consent information: For an appropriate period to record and respect your cookie preferences.
When information is no longer required, I will take reasonable steps to delete it or securely dispose of it.
Important: I will confirm the specific retention periods for my accounting records, customer correspondence and analytics data before publishing this policy, where these periods are known.
Cookies and similar technologies
My website uses cookies and similar technologies to provide essential website functionality and understand how visitors use the website.
Necessary cookies
Necessary cookies are used to support the basic operation, security and functionality of the website. These cookies may be used without consent where they are strictly necessary for a service you have requested.
Analytics and performance cookies
Analytics and performance cookies help me understand website traffic and visitor activity, including:
Pages visited
Links clicked
Scrolling activity
Searches
Website interactions
Device and browser information
These cookies are only used when you acknowledge the website's cookie banner or otherwise provide the required consent.
You can manage your cookie preferences through the cookie settings available on the website. You can also adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies, although doing so may affect website functionality.
The exact cookies used on the website may change depending on the Squarespace features and third-party services enabled. The cookie information should therefore be reviewed against the current cookie list in your Squarespace settings before publication.
Data security
I take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, alteration or disclosure. However, no online transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. You should avoid sending sensitive information through website forms or email unless it is necessary.
Your data protection rights
Depending on the circumstances and applicable law, you may have rights including:
The right to request access to the personal information I hold about you
The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
The right to request deletion of your personal information
The right to request restriction of processing
The right to object to certain processing
The right to data portability, where applicable
The right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
These rights are subject to certain legal conditions and exemptions.
To exercise a right or ask a question about how your information is handled, contact:
Email: studio@janinesaul.uk
You also have the right to complain to the UK's data protection regulator:
Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) Website: https://ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint/
Children's information
This website is not specifically directed towards children, and I do not knowingly collect personal information from children for marketing purposes. If you believe that a child has provided personal information through the website, please contact me so that I can review and address the situation appropriately.
Third-party websites
My website may contain links to third-party websites, platforms or services. I am not responsible for the privacy practices, content or security of external websites. I recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party website you visit.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to my business, website, services, legal requirements or how personal information is processed. The updated version will be published on this page, together with the date it was last updated.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how I use your personal information, please contact me:
Janine Saul
Email: studio@janinesaul.uk