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Privacy Policy

Richard J Hunt – Artist
Last updated: 10/10/25

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1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how Richard J Hunt – Artist (“I”, “me”, or “my”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit my website, make an enquiry, purchase artwork, or otherwise interact with my services.
I am committed to complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

If you have any questions, you can contact me at:
Email: richard@richardjhunt.com
Address: 27 Newland Road Goole, DN14 6DZ

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2. What Personal Data I Collect

I may collect and process the following information:

A. Information you provide directly

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Postal address

  • Phone number

  • Payment information (processed securely by third-party payment providers; I do not store card details)

  • Any information you include when contacting me

B. Data collected automatically

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device information

  • Pages visited and time spent on the site

  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 9)

C. Transaction Data

  • Purchases made

  • Order history

  • Delivery information

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3. How I Use Your Personal Data

I use your information for the following purposes:

  • To process and fulfil orders

  • To respond to enquiries

  • To manage customer relationships

  • To operate and maintain the website

  • To improve my services and website performance

  • To send updates or marketing emails (only with your explicit consent)

  • To comply with legal obligations (for example, tax records)

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4. Legal Bases for Processing (UK GDPR)

I process your personal data under the following legal bases:

  • Contract – To fulfil purchases, respond to enquiries, and provide requested services

  • Consent – For marketing emails or optional cookies

  • Legitimate interests – To maintain website security, prevent fraud, and improve my services

  • Legal obligation – For business record keeping and tax purposes

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5. Sharing Your Information

I do not sell your personal data.
I may share data with trusted third parties only when necessary, such as:

  • Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)

  • Delivery or courier services

  • Website hosting providers

  • Email newsletter platforms (if you opt in)

  • Analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics, if used)

All third parties are required to keep your data secure and use it only for the purposes specified.

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6. International Data Transfers

Some service providers may be based outside the UK. Where this occurs, I ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

  • UK GDPR-approved standard contractual clauses

  • Transfers to countries deemed to have adequate data-protection laws. 

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7. Data Retention

I retain your personal data only as long as necessary for:

  • Fulfilling orders and providing services

  • Legal and tax obligations

  • Resolving disputes

Typically:

  • Order records: 6 years (required for tax purposes)

  • Email enquiries: up to 12 months

  • Marketing data: until you withdraw consent

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8. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data I hold about you

  • Request correction of inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of your personal data

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Data portability

  • Withdraw consent at any time (for marketing or optional cookies)

  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise any rights, email me at:richard@richardjhunt.com

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9. Cookies

My website may use cookies to:

  • Improve website functionality

  • Understand visitor behaviour

  • Store your preferences

  • Enable secure checkout processes

Where required, you will be given the option to accept or decline non-essential cookies via a cookie banner.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

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10. Security

I take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.
However, no method of online transmission is completely secure, so I cannot guarantee absolute security.

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11. Links to External Websites

My website may contain links to other websites. I am not responsible for their content or privacy practices, and you should review their privacy policies separately.

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12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. Continued use of the website indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

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13. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, you can contact:

Richard J Hunt – Artist
Email: richard@richardjhunt.com

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