Privacy policy

Last updated: January 2026

At A.D. Studio, I respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This policy outlines how I handle your information when you visit my shop or make a purchase.

1. Information I Collect

To fulfil your order, you provide me with certain information (authorized via Big Cartel), including:

• Your name and email address.
• Your shipping and billing address.
• Details of the product you are ordering.
  (Note: I do not see or store your full credit card details; these are handled securely by our payment processors, Stripe/PayPal).

2. Why I Need Your Information

We rely on a number of legal bases to collect and use your data, including:

• Service Provision: To fulfil your order, settle disputes, or provide customer support.
• Legal Obligation: To comply with UK tax laws (keeping records of sales for HMRC).
• Legitimate Interests: To improve our services and provide the art you requested.

3. Information Sharing

I share your personal information for very limited reasons:

• Service Providers: I share your name and address with trusted delivery companies (e.g., Royal Mail, DPD) and our print partner (theprintspace) to fulfil your order.
• Compliance with Laws: I may disclose information if required by legal process or government requests.

4. Data Retention

I retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to provide our services and as required by UK law (usually 6 years for tax records).

5. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR and the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025/26, you have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Change/Delete: Request that we change, restrict, or delete your personal data.
• Complain: If you have concerns, you have the right to contact the Information Commission (formerly the ICO).

6. Contact Me

For any data-related questions, please contact the Data Controller at: [[email protected]]