Privacy Policy

This privacy statement explains how I use any personal information about you that you give me when you visit this www.micaelaschoop.co.uk website. It does not cover websites that can be linked to and from this site, so you should always be aware when you are moving to another site to read their own privacy statement.

My data principles

I hold only the minimum amount of information about you.

I use this information to respond to your enquires, communicate with you and provide you with information which I believe may be of interest.
I only hold your data for as long as is necessary.
I will never sell your information to any third parties.

What information I collect

I may collect some (or all) of the following:

Your name.
Your contact information such as your address, email address and telephone number.
If required, your payment details.
Information about you that you give me in person, at events and exhibitions or by corresponding with me by phone, e-mail or otherwise.
Standard Google Analytics data such as your IP address and your browser type when browsing our website.

How your information is used

I may use your information to:

Communicate with you and provide you with information that you request from me or which I feel may be of interest to you.
Ensure that content from my website is presented in the most effective manner for you and for your computer.
Carry out my obligations arising from any contracts entered into between you and me.
Notify you about changes to my business, such as our contact details or website.
Send you digital newsletters, exhibition announcements and invitations to events.
Send you the goods you have bought, invoices and to collect payments.

Website provider

My website is hosted on the Wix.com platform. Wix.com provides me with the online platform that allows me to sell my products and services to you. Your data may be stored through Wix.com’s data storage, databases and the general Wix.com applications. They store your data on secure servers behind a firewall. Online transactions are processed through PayPal.

Mailing List

I use a third party provider, Mailchimp.com, to manage your subscriptions to my mailing list and distribute me e-newsletter. The information you provide on the signup form is used only to keep in touch with you and to provide updates on my artistic practice (such as new artistic developments, future exhibitions and fairs, publications and similar) via email.

We gather statistics around email opening and clicks using industry standard technologies including clear gifs to help me monitor and improve my e-newsletter. The information supplied by you is stored securely by Mailchimp.com will not be shared with any 3rd party for any commercial purposes. It is only be used to contact you with news relating to my artistic practice. For more information, please see https://mailchimp.com/legal/privacy/. By subscribing to this list you agree that I may process your information in accordance with these terms.

You can change your mind about using this service by clicking the unsubscribe link in the footer of any newsletter you receive from me.

Cookies are small text files placed on your machine with the aim to help the site provide a better user experience. These cookies collect standard Internet log information and visitor behaviour information.

When you visit my websites, it may collect information from you automatically through cookies or similar technology. You can set your browser not to accept cookies. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of my website. The cookies are there to help us improve, promote, and protect my services. By continuing to use the site, you agree to my cookie policy.

Security

Please be aware that, despite my best efforts to keep your personal information secure, no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage, is 100% secure. While I strive to protect your personal information, I cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Changes to this privacy policy

I may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Thus, I advise you to review this page periodically for any changes. I will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. These changes are effective immediately, after they are posted on this page.

My privacy policy was last updated on 31 October 2023

How to contact me
If you have any questions or suggestions about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact me.