Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Nicola Weldon Art & Design (“we”, “our”, “us”) collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information when you visit our website www.nicolaweldon.ie, contact us, or purchase our products. We are committed to complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and ensuring your privacy is protected.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

• Contact information: name, email address, phone number (if you contact us or place an order).
• Order information: billing details, delivery address, purchase history.
• Technical data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and cookies.
• Communications: messages sent through contact forms or email.

These categories align with GDPR definitions of personal data.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Process and fulfil orders.
• Respond to enquiries.
• Improve our website and customer experience.
• Send updates or marketing emails (only with your consent).
• Maintain internal records and analytics.

These purposes reflect standard GDPR-required disclosures for data use.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data under the following lawful bases:

• Contract: to fulfil orders or respond to enquiries.
• Consent: for marketing communications.
• Legitimate interest: to improve our website and protect against fraud.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to improve functionality, analyse traffic, and understand how visitors use the site. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your data with:

• Payment processors (e.g., Stripe or PayPal).
• Delivery and postal services.
• Website hosting and analytics providers.

We do not sell or rent your personal information. This aligns with GDPR requirements for third-party disclosure transparency.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for:

• Fulfilling orders
• Legal obligations (e.g., tax records)
• Business operations

Retention periods follow GDPR guidance on data minimisation and necessity.

7. International Transfers

If any third-party service providers store data outside the EU, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (such as Standard Contractual Clauses).

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion
• Object to processing
• Withdraw consent
• Request data portability

To exercise these rights, contact us at: nicolaweldon10@gmail.com

9. Security Measures

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including secure hosting, encrypted connections (HTTPS), and restricted access.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect children’s data.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

Nicola Weldon Art & Design
Email: nicolaweldon10@gmail.com
Website: www.nicolaweldon.ie
North County Dublin, Ireland