Privacy Policy | Joan Lawson Art

Joan Lawson Art Privacy Policy

1. Introduction
Joan Lawson Art is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website joanlawsonart.com and participate in our online art courses.

2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following information:

Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, billing address, and payment details when you enroll in a course.
Account Information: Username, password, and course progress.
Communication Data: Emails and messages exchanged with us.
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing behavior on our website.

3. How We Use Your Information
We use your data for the following purposes:

To provide and manage our online art courses.
To communicate important updates, respond to inquiries, and provide customer support.
To process payments securely.
To improve our website and services.
To comply with legal obligations.

4. Data Sharing & Security
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We may share it with:

Service providers: Payment processors, email marketing platforms, and IT support services.
Legal authorities: If required by law.
Business transfers: In the case of a sale or merger of our business.

We take appropriate security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

5. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. If you request deletion, we will securely erase your data unless we have a legal obligation to retain it.

6. Your Rights
Under UK data protection laws, you have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you.
Request correction or deletion of your data.
Withdraw consent for marketing communications.
Object to certain data processing activities.
Request data portability in a structured format.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@joanlawsonart.com.

7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyse website traffic. You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings.

8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review it regularly.

9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: info@joanlawsonart.com