Privacy Policy

Last updated:28 November 2024

Welcome to Nick Fegan Art. Protecting your privacy is of utmost importance to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Irish laws.

1. Who We Are

The website www.nickfeganart.ie is owned and operated by Nick Fegan Art. For questions or concerns regarding your data, you can contact us using the details below.

2. What Data We Collect

We collect personal data that you provide directly to us, such as:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and postal address (e.g., when placing orders or making inquiries).
• Payment Details: Payment information is processed securely through trusted third-party payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal) and is not stored by us.
• Website Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and other technical data through cookies and analytics tools.

We only collect data that is necessary to fulfill our services, process transactions, or respond to inquiries.

These services are indispensable for the successful fulfillment of the contract to purchase and processing of the electronic order between Nick Fegan Art and the Customer.

Subcontractors of this website are:

• Webnode AG (e-shop system);
• Google Analytics (website analytics);

3. How We Use Your Data

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

• To provide products or services you have requested (e.g., fulfilling art orders or custom commissions).
• To communicate with you (e.g., respond to inquiries, updates on orders, or promotional newsletters if consent is given).
• To comply with legal or regulatory obligations.
• To improve our website, services, and customer experience.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

• Contractual necessity: To fulfill orders and provide requested services.
• Consent: For email marketing or other non-essential communications (you can withdraw consent at any time).
• Legal obligations: To comply with tax, accounting, or other regulatory requirements.
• Legitimate interests: To enhance and improve our services and website performance.

5. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes. However, we may share your data with:

• Trusted third-party service providers (e.g., delivery companies, payment processors, or website hosting services).
• Legal authorities if required by law.

Any third-party service providers are required to handle your data securely and in compliance with GDPR.

6. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website uses cookies to enhance functionality and improve your browsing experience. Cookies may collect information about:

• Website usage and traffic patterns.
• User preferences for customization.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

7. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
• Right to rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to erasure: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal or contractual obligations).
• Right to restrict processing: Limit how your data is processed.
• Right to data portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.
• Right to object: Object to data processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
• Right to withdraw consent: Withdraw consent for non-essential processing at any time.

To exercise your rights, contact us at [Insert Email Address]. We will respond within 30 days of your request.

8. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or comply with legal obligations.

• Order and transaction records: Retained for at least 6 years for tax and accounting purposes.
• Marketing data: Retained until consent is withdrawn.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of data transmission or storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these websites. Please review their policies independently.

11. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page, and where appropriate, we will notify you via email.

Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or complaints about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us-