Privacy Policy

Last updated: 7/4/26

This Privacy Policy explains how Kirsty Turner Art (“I”, “me”, “my”) collects, uses and protects your personal information when you visit my website, get in touch, sign up to my newsletter, or make a purchase.

Who I am

I am Kirsty Turner, an artist based in the United Kingdom.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or about how I use your personal data, you can contact me at:

Email: kirstyturner.art@gmail.com
Website: kirstyturner.art

What personal information I collect

I may collect and process the following personal information:

  • your name

  • your email address

  • your postal address

  • your phone number, if you provide it

  • details you submit through my contact form or commission enquiry form

  • information you provide when signing up to my newsletter

  • order information, including billing and delivery details

  • payment-related information processed by third-party payment providers

  • technical data such as IP address, browser type, device information, and how you use my website

  • cookie and analytics data

How I collect your information

I collect your information when you:

  • visit my website

  • fill in a contact form

  • enquire about a commission

  • sign up to my newsletter

  • place an order

  • contact me by email

  • interact with cookies or analytics tools on my website

How I use your information

I use your information to:

  • respond to enquiries and commission requests

  • provide products, services, or commissioned artwork

  • process and fulfil orders

  • communicate with you about your order or enquiry

  • send marketing emails, where you have chosen to receive them

  • improve my website, services, and customer experience

  • maintain business records for legal, tax, and accounting purposes

Lawful bases for processing

Under UK data protection law, I rely on one or more of the following lawful bases:

  • Contract — when I need your information to provide a product, commission, or service

  • Consent — when you subscribe to my newsletter or accept optional cookies

  • Legitimate interests — when it is reasonable for me to use your data to run and improve my business, provided your rights do not override those interests

  • Legal obligation — when I need to keep records for tax, accounting, or other legal reasons

Newsletter and marketing emails

If you sign up to my newsletter, I may send you emails about new artwork, launches, behind-the-scenes updates, special offers, and other related news.

My email marketing is managed through Flodesk.

You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or by contacting me at kirstyturner.art@gmail.com.

Payments

If you make a purchase through my website, payments may be processed securely by Squarespace Payments. I do not store your full payment card details myself.

Sharing your information

I only share your personal information where necessary to run my business and provide my services. This may include:

  • Squarespace, as my website hosting provider

  • Flodesk, as my email marketing provider

  • Squarespace Payments, to process payments

  • delivery providers, where needed to send physical artwork or products

  • professional advisers such as accountants or legal advisers, where necessary

  • legal or regulatory authorities, where required by law

I do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

Cookies and analytics

My website may use cookies and similar technologies to help it function properly, understand how visitors use the site, and improve performance.

Some cookies are essential for the website to work. Others, such as analytics cookies, may only be used where you have given consent.

You can manage cookies through your browser settings and, where applicable, through the cookie banner on my site.

How long I keep your information

I keep personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes it was collected, including legal, tax, and accounting requirements.

Typical retention periods may include:

  • contact form and commission enquiries: up to 12 months

  • newsletter subscriber information: until you unsubscribe or ask to be removed

  • order and transaction records: up to 6 years for tax and accounting purposes

When I no longer need your information, I will securely delete or anonymise it.

Your rights

Under UK data protection law, you may have the right to:

  • access the personal data I hold about you

  • request correction of inaccurate personal data

  • request deletion of your personal data

  • request restriction of processing

  • object to certain types of processing

  • request transfer of your data

  • withdraw consent at any time, where consent is relied upon

If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact me at kirstyturner.art@gmail.com.

Complaints

If you have any concerns about how I use your personal information, please contact me first and I will do my best to resolve the issue.

You also have the right to make a complaint to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) in the UK.

Third-party links

My website may contain links to third-party websites. I am not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

Changes to this policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page and the updated version will include a revised “last updated” date.