Privacy Policy
1. About Me
This website is operated by Daniela Ciobanu Art (based in Bournemouth, UK). You can contact me via info@ciobart.com for any data‑protection questions.
2. What Information I Collect
• Contact details: first name, last name, email address and phone number collected via the contact form.
• Message content: the subject and body of your enquiry.
• Newsletter sign‑ups: your email if you opt in to receive updates.
• Usage data: anonymised information (such as IP address, browser type, pages visited) collected via Wix cookies and analytics to monitor site performance.
3. How Your Information Is Used
I use your information to respond to your enquiries, provide services you request, send newsletters if you have opted in, improve the website, and comply with legal obligations. I do not sell or rent your information to third parties. Data may be shared with service providers (e.g., Wix, email marketing provider) under contract to support my site and communications.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
The legal basis is your consent (when you submit the contact form or tick the consent checkbox) and **legitimate interests** (to operate my website and respond to enquiries). You may withdraw consent at any time.
5. Cookies
Wix uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to run the site, remember your preferences and analyse traffic. By using this website, you consent to the use of cookies. You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings.
6. Data Security & Retention
Personal data is stored securely through Wix’s servers. I retain enquiry data for as long as needed to handle your request and for up to two years for record‑keeping, unless you ask for deletion sooner. Newsletter subscriber data is kept until you unsubscribe.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to access, correct or delete your personal data; restrict or object to certain processing; and lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). To exercise these rights, please email info@ciobart.com.
8. Changes to This Policy
I may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.