Privacy Policy

Data Protection and Privacy Information

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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.

Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined above, including legal and accounting requirements.

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

● Request access to your personal data
● Request correction of inaccurate data
● Request erasure of your data (where applicable)
● Object to or restrict processing

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact me using the details below.

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised update date.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

Email: pencilportraitsonline@yahoo.com


Last updated: March 2026

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