Privacy Policy
Michael David Clarke is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.
1. What Information We Collect
We may collect and store the following personal data when you interact with the website or contact us:
- Name
- Email address
- Postal address (for delivery of orders)
- Payment information (processed securely via third-party services like PayPal or Stripe)
- Any other information you voluntarily provide (e.g. through commissions or contact forms)
We do not store your full payment details. All payments are handled through secure, encrypted third-party payment processors.
2. How We Use Your Information
Your data may be used for the following purposes:
- To process and ship orders
- To respond to enquiries or commission requests
- To send updates about orders, new work, or products (only if you’ve opted in)
- To improve the website or services based on anonymous analytics
We will never sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
3. How Your Information Is Stored
Your data is stored securely and only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose it was collected for (e.g. completing your order). All reasonable steps are taken to protect your data from unauthorised access.
4. Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party services to handle transactions, email communications, or website hosting. These services have their own privacy policies and are compliant with GDPR and other data protection regulations.
Examples include:
- PayPal / Stripe (payment processing)
- Gmail (email communication)
- Big Cartel / Shopify / Etsy / Wix (if applicable for shop hosting)
5. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to the personal data we hold about you
- Ask for incorrect or outdated information to be corrected
- Request deletion of your data (unless we are required to retain it for legal reasons)
- Withdraw consent for marketing emails at any time
To exercise your rights, email michaeldavidclarke1984@gmail.com.
6. Cookies
This website may use basic cookies to enhance your browsing experience. These help with things like remembering items in your cart or collecting anonymous site analytics. By continuing to use the site, you agree to the use of cookies.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. The most current version will always be available on this page.
Contact:
michaeldavidclarke1984@gmail.com
If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is handled, don’t hesitate to get in touch.