Privacy Policy – Elements Art Classes
At Elements Art Classes we know that privacy and security is a major concern. We have set out the procedures we use for safeguarding your personal data. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. We will notify you when our Privacy Policy is updated. This privacy policy adheres to the guidance set out by The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Elements Art Classes Privacy Promise
Elements Art Classes are dedicated to safeguarding your privacy online. We will only collect, store, and use your personal information for specific purposes as outlined below in accordance with GDPR. We use your personal information to support and develop our connection with you. We will never share your personal data to 3rd parties unless required by law. You may contact Elements Art Classes at any time with any privacy queries or concerns. You may ask to see the personal data you have given us and request modification. Personal data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person. This can include name, email address, address, and much more.
Your information
When you register to purchase classes or products, we ask for data such as
your name, e-mail address, billing address, and contact details. Elements
Art Classes keeps a record of this information for tax purposes and for
ensuring we fulfil our contract with you. We share it with nobody; however,
it is stored on relevant systems such as cloud systems, WordPress,
Emails,
Couriers (to pass addresses to), and accounting systems which
are GDPR compliant. We store sensitive data for as long as orders are in
progress and customers remain active clients. Information required for tax
and legal requirements are held for 7 years as a requirement by law. We keep
a record of any orders you make from us, so we can help to deal with any
enquiries or
problems you may have in the future, and so we can ensure
that any information that we send to you is appropriate. Personal data that
we process for any purpose or purposes shall not be kept for longer than is
necessary for that purpose or those purposes.
When you attend
Elements Art Classes you will be asked whether you would consent to us using
photos of yourself/ your work as part of our marketing materials. By giving
your consent for us to do this you understand these will be in the public
domain and we assume no responsibility for the usage of this data
subsequently. You may request to have your personal data removed at any time
and we are more than happy to comply within 7 working days.
We
keep a record of any e-mail communication you send us for 28 days, so we can
track any problems or concerns you’ve had.
Elements Art Classes
kindly request that you do not supply any other person’s personal data to
us, unless required by law or you have their explicit consent to do so.
How we use your personal data
All the data we gather via our website or through communication with you is
used to operate and expand the service we offer you and to personalise our
service. How we use your personal data is dependent on the legal basis for
processing your data. We are dedicated to using your personal data only
for:
1. Processing your details correctly.
2. Development and
expansion of the business, including examination of customers’ shopping
behaviours, measurement of advertisements and product style preferences of
our customers.
3. Technical management of our website.
4.
Reviewing our systems.
5. Providing you with information about the
services we offer.
6. Letting you know about offers and news.
Legal Basis for Processing Data
Elements Art Classes lawful basis for processing data are:
-Legal
Obligation – tax purposes.
-Contract – customers that place an order
with Elements Art Classes.
Requesting Your Information
If you would like to review the data you have provided to us because you
feel that what we presently have on record is incorrect, and/or you would
like your data erased from our records, you can do so by contacting us using
the contact details below.
Under GDPR you have a right to be forgotten,
to withdraw your consent, to change information we hold about you, and to
restrict processing. Elements Art Classes are more than happy to comply with
this in accordance with the law.
How we protect data
We recognise that the internet is not a 100% secure platform for
communication and, accordingly, we cannot guarantee the security of any data
you send to us (or we send to you) via the internet. We are not responsible
for any damages which you, or others, may suffer as a result of the loss of
confidentiality of such information.
We take every precaution to
safeguard your information. All personal data stored by us is kept on a
server in a secure environment. The computer on which work is conducted is
password protected. Data held in the cloud is password protected and held on
encrypted systems. Physical data, such as postage receipts, are kept for 6
months following order completion within secure premises and then are safely
destroyed.
The risks of a breach are minimal due to the precautions
mentioned above being taken, and close monitoring is undertaken to ensure
security systems are always up to date. Breaches will be identified,
reported, managed, and resolved according to the ICO guidelines.
How you can help us protect your data
Please bear in mind that whenever you willingly divulge personal data online in non-protected situations – for example on message forums, through email, or in chat spaces – that data can be collected and used by others. In short, if you post personal data online that is accessible to the public, you may receive unsolicited communications from other parties in return. Also remember to close your browser window when you have finished using the computer. This is to ensure that others cannot access your personal data and communications if you share a computer with someone else or are using a computer in a public place like a library or Internet café. We cannot confirm or warrant the security of any data you communicate to us, and you do so at your own risk. Once we receive your communication, we make our best effort to ensure its security on our systems.
Further information
If you have questions about your personal data or our privacy policy, please
contact us. T o see all the information we have about you, and to correct
any inaccuracies, please email us.
We reserve the right to amend our
privacy policy, whilst keeping it within all appropriate legislation and
guidelines.
Contact Information
Catherine (Katy) Agrah – Trading as Elements Art Classes
The
information above can also be used to contact our Data Protection
Officer.
Katy Agrah,
60 Beaulieu Close,
Banbury,
Oxfordshire,
OX16
4FQ
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