** Please note that I will be away from the studio from 20th - 29th August and from 2nd - 14th September. **
Orders placed within these dates will be processed upon my return on 30th August and 15th September respectively.
PRIVACY POLICY
This policy applies to users of www.watsonwest.com and www.williamwatsonwest.com
William Watson-West is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what information is collected when you use this website, how it's used, and your rights regarding that information.
This website complies with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Hosting +
This website and its store functionality are hosted by Wix.com.
Information We Collect +
We collect personal information in the following situations:
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Placing an order (paintings, prints, or commissions): name, delivery address, and email address, in order to process your order and arrange delivery.
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Commissioning a bespoke painting: personal details, gift information (if applicable), and your chosen colours, size, and framing options, submitted through our on-site commission questionnaire and securely stored in our order-management system.
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Subscribing to our mailing list: name and email address, so we can send you newsletters and updates.
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Contacting us: any details you choose to include in a message via our contact form or by email.
We do not collect personal information about visitors simply browsing the site, beyond standard anonymous analytics (see Cookies below).
Payment +
We do not collect or store any payment card details. All payments are processed directly and securely by PayPal, Apple Pay and Stripe via Wix Stores, both of which are established, secure payment providers. Wix Stores is encrypted to current SSL standards.
We'd recommend reviewing PayPal's and Stripe's own privacy policies for details on how they handle payment information.
Consent +
We only use your information for the specific purpose you provided it for:
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Placing an order: your data is used solely to fulfil that order (processing, delivery, and any necessary follow-up).
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Commissioning a painting: your details are used solely to complete your commission and arrange delivery, including any gift-recipient details you provide.
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Subscribing to our mailing list: you consent to receive emails from us, which may include marketing. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link at the bottom of any email, or by emailing us at the address below and asking to be removed.
Third-Party Services +
Third-party services (such as our payment providers above) only collect, use, and disclose your information to the extent necessary to perform the service they provide to us. We do not share your personal information with any other third party, except where necessary to fulfil an order (e.g. a delivery courier).
Sales & Order Records +
For our own record-keeping (e.g. tracking sold works and commission history), we maintain an internal record of buyer details and sale information. This is stored securely and is accessible only to us as site administrator — it is never publicly visible or shared with third parties beyond what's needed to fulfil your order.
Google Analytics +
This website uses Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site. It uses cookies — small text files placed on your device — to collect anonymous information about your visit, including your IP address, which is transmitted to Google and used to compile anonymous statistical reports.
Cookies +
Wix, our website platform, uses a small number of essential cookies to run core site functions (such as keeping you logged in and maintaining security). These include cookies for session management, security, and identifying logged-in members. For a full and current list of the specific cookies Wix uses, see Wix's own cookie documentation.
Other third-party features on this site (such as embedded maps or videos, if used) may set their own cookies, over which we have no control.
You can block cookies via your browser settings at any time. Note that blocking all cookies, including essential ones, may prevent parts of the site from working correctly.
Changes to This Policy +
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Please check back periodically for the latest version.
Contact Us +
f you have any questions about this policy, would like a copy of the data we hold about you, or would like to be removed from our mailing list, please contact:
William Watson-West United Kingdom