PRIVACY POLICY

Privacy Statement

(Version August 2026)

This (Website - www.charleshaynessculptor.com) Privacy Policy explains how Charles Haynes ("we") collects, uses, stores and protects your personal information when ("you") visit our website or contact us regarding artwork, commissions or other enquiries.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and, where applicable, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR).

Please read this Statement carefully and if you have any question about this Statement contact us by email at; info@charleshaynessculptor.com

Who We Are

Charles Haynes is an independent sculptor operating as a sole trader.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, you can contact us at:

Charles Haynes Sculptor
Email: infocharleshaynessculptor.com

Website: www.charleshaynessculptor.com

Personal Information We Collect

We may collect the following information when you interact with our website:

Name
Email address
Telephone number (if provided)
Postal address (only where required)
Details contained in your enquiry
Any correspondence between you and us

We may also automatically collect certain technical information, including:

IP address
Browser type
Device information
Pages viewed
Date and time of visits
Referring website

This information helps us improve the website and maintain security.

How We Collect Information

We collect information when you:

Submit a contact form
Send us an email
Enquire about artwork or commissions
Subscribe to updates (if offered)
Browse our website through cookies or analytics technologies

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Respond to enquiries
Discuss artwork purchases or commissions
Communicate with you about your enquiry
Improve our website
Maintain website security
Comply with legal obligations
Keep appropriate business records

We do not sell your personal information.

International Enquiries

We welcome enquiries from customers worldwide.

Although artwork may be discussed with international customers, transactions are handled directly and not through the website.

("No") online payment processing takes place through this website.

Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR and EU GDPR we rely on one or more of the following lawful bases:

Your consent
Performance of a contract or steps before entering into a contract
Compliance with legal obligations
Legitimate interests in operating and improving our business

Cookies

Our website may use cookies.

Cookies help the website function correctly and may provide anonymous information about website usage.

Depending on the technologies used, cookies may include:

Essential cookies
Performance or analytics cookies
Security cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

Analytics

We may use website analytics services to understand how visitors use our website.

These services may collect anonymous information such as:

Pages visited
Time spent on the site
Browser type
Device type
General geographic region

Analytics providers may use cookies or similar technologies.

Marketing Communications

We will only send marketing communications where you have requested them or where permitted by law.

You may unsubscribe at any time by contacting us or using any unsubscribe link provided.

Sharing Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

We may share information where necessary with trusted service providers, including:

Website hosting providers
Website developers or maintenance providers
Email service providers
Professional advisers
Legal or regulatory authorities where required

These organisations only receive information necessary to perform their services.

International Transfers

If information is transferred outside the United Kingdom or European Economic Area, we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information from:

Loss
Misuse
Unauthorised access
Alteration
Disclosure

No method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure, but we strive to use commercially reasonable safeguards.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

Respond to enquiries
Maintain business records
Comply with legal obligations
Resolve disputes
Enforce agreements

When information is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymised.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights including:

Access to your personal information
Correction of inaccurate information
Erasure of personal data
Restriction of processing
Data portability
Objection to processing
Withdrawal of consent where processing relies on consent
Complaint to a data protection authority

Requests can be made using the contact details above.

Third-Party Websites

This website may contain links to external websites.

We are ("not') responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

Please review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

Children's Privacy

If you are 13 years old or younger, please ask your parent/guardian’s permissioned beforehand and ask them to help you whenever you provide us with any personal information. We reserve the right to get in touch and verify your parent’s consent.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be published on this page together with the revised effective date.

Contact

For any privacy-related questions or requests, please contact:

Charles Haynes Sculptor

Email: info@charleshaynessculptor.com