Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 12, 2025

At www.chriswestall.art ("Website", "we", "our", or "us"), we value and respect your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, share, and protect the personal information of our users. By using our Website, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our Website.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

Personal Information: This may include your name, email address, or any other personal information you provide when contacting us via forms or email.
Usage Data: We collect information about how you use our Website, such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on the site, and other details about your interaction with the Website.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies to enhance your user experience. Cookies are small data files placed on your device that allow us to remember your preferences and track website usage.
Location Data: We may collect approximate location data based on your IP address to help tailor content and improve user experience.

2. How We Collect Information

We collect data through various methods, including:

Contact Forms: If you fill out any forms on our Website (e.g., contact forms, inquiry forms), we collect the information you provide.
Email Communication: Any information you send us via email or direct communication.
Cookies: When you visit our Website, cookies are placed on your device to track usage and improve your experience.
Google Analytics and Microsoft Bing: We use Google Analytics and Microsoft Bing to collect information on how users interact with the Website. This helps us improve our services and analyse traffic patterns.

3. Why We Collect Your Data

We collect your data for the following purposes:

To Respond to Inquiries: We use your contact information to respond to messages or emails you send us.
To Improve Website Performance: We analyze website traffic and user behavior through Google Analytics to identify areas of improvement, optimize the user experience, and enhance site performance.
To Provide Services: We use your information to offer relevant content or services that align with your interests.
To Comply with Legal Obligations: In some cases, we may need to collect or share your data to comply with legal requirements or obligations.

4. Sharing of Data

We do not sell your personal data to third parties. However, we may share certain information with trusted third parties to help us operate and maintain our Website. These third parties may include:

Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to collect data about website traffic and user interactions. Google may use this data for its own purposes, and their privacy policy governs how they handle it.
Microsoft Bing: We use Microsoft Bing to collect data about website traffic and user interactions. Microsoft may use this data for its own purposes, and their privacy policy governs how they handle it.
Wix.com: Our Website is hosted by Wix.com. As a result, Wix may have access to certain data related to the functioning of the site. Wix processes data in accordance with their own privacy policy.

We may also disclose information when required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device that enable us to enhance your experience on our Website. We use cookies to:

Remember your preferences and settings
Analyze website traffic and user behavior
Improve the functionality and performance of the Website

You can choose to accept or decline cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline them if preferred. Please note that some parts of the Website may not function properly if you disable cookies.

6. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. If you no longer wish for us to retain your personal data, you can request deletion as described below.

7. Your Rights

Depending on where you are located, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data. These rights may include:

Access: The right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Correction: The right to request correction or update of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
Deletion: The right to request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain conditions.
Objection to Processing: The right to object to or restrict how we process your data.
Withdrawal of Consent: If we process your data based on your consent, you can withdraw that consent at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at chriswestallart@gmail.com

8. International Users & Legal Compliance

Our Website is accessible worldwide. While we serve users globally, we specifically target audiences in the UK, EU, and USA. Therefore, we comply with international data protection laws, including:

GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) for users in the EU/UK
CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act) for California residents

If you are located in these regions, you may have additional rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict the use of your personal data. You can also request to have your data transferred to another service.

9. Data Security

We implement a variety of security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data. We recommend that you take precautions when sharing personal information online.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your data.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:

chriswestallart@gmail.com

Last updated: April 12, 2025

At www.chriswestall.art ("Website", "we", "our", or "us"), we use cookies to improve your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and personalize content. By using our Website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. If you do not agree with our use of cookies, you should adjust your browser settings to block cookies or stop using our Website.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. These files allow the website to remember your actions and preferences (such as login details, language selection, etc.) over a period of time. Cookies help improve the website experience and make it more efficient for the user.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use several types of cookies for different purposes, as outlined below:

Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the operation of our Website. They allow you to navigate our site and use its features (e.g., accessing secure areas or completing a purchase).
Performance Cookies: These cookies collect anonymous information about how visitors use our Website, such as which pages are visited most often or if they encounter any errors. This information helps us improve the website’s performance and user experience. Google Analytics is an example of a performance cookie we use.
Functional Cookies: These cookies enable the Website to remember your preferences and settings, such as language, and provide enhanced features.
Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver targeted ads to you, based on your interests, both on and off our Website. They may be used by third parties, such as advertising networks or social media platforms.

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

To remember your preferences and settings for future visits
To improve the performance and functionality of our Website
To analyze how visitors use the Website and monitor traffic patterns
To serve relevant advertising and track the effectiveness of ads
To enhance your overall user experience

4. Third-Party Cookies

Our Website may also include cookies from third-party services such as Google Analytics, Microsoft Bing, Pinterest, social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram), and advertising networks. These third parties may use their cookies to collect data about your online behavior for analytics and advertising purposes.

We do not control these third-party cookies. For more information about how these third parties use cookies, please refer to their respective privacy and cookie policies.

5. Managing and Controlling Cookies

You have the ability to control and manage cookies in your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. However, please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact your ability to use certain features on our Website.

Here’s how you can manage cookies in some popular browsers:

Google Chrome: Go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
Mozilla Firefox: Go to Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Go to Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and Website Data
Microsoft Edge: Go to Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions

For more detailed instructions, please refer to your browser's help section.

6. Cookie Consent

By using our Website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree with our use of cookies, you should either adjust your cookie preferences in your browser or stop using our Website.

7. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at: