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This website, Pencil Portraits Online, is operated by the artist.
For the purposes of data protection law, I am the data controller responsible for your personal information.
I may collect and process the following information:
● Name
● Email address
● Postal address
● Telephone number
● Photographs provided for commissioned artwork
● Order details and correspondence
This information is collected when you:
● Submit an enquiry
● Place an order
● Request a commission
● Contact me directly via email
Your information is used only to:
● Respond to enquiries
● Process and fulfil orders
● Communicate about commissions
● Deliver purchased artwork
● Maintain business records for accounting purposes
Payment Processing:
Payments for artwork and commissions are processed via PayPal. PayPal handles payment details directly and securely. I do not store or have access to your credit or debit card information.
Your information is never sold, rented, or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
Under UK data protection law, I rely on the following lawful bases:
● Contractual necessity – to fulfil orders and commissions
● Legitimate interests – to respond to enquiries and manage the business
● Legal obligation – to retain financial records for tax purposes
Any photographs supplied for commissioned artwork are treated with strict confidence.
They are used solely for the purpose of producing the agreed artwork and are not shared with third parties without permission.
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