Privacy Policy

Adele Howitt | www.adelehowitt.co.uk

Last updated: August 2026

1. Who We Are

This website is operated by Adele Howitt, a ceramic artist based in Hull, UK. Adele Howitt is the data controller responsible for any personal data collected through this website.

Contact: adelehowitt@hotmail.com | www.adelehowitt.co.uk

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect limited personal data when you interact with this website, including:

  • Name and email address if you contact us via a contact or enquiry form

  • Purchase and shipping details if you buy artwork through the website

  • Technical data such as your IP address and browser type, collected automatically via cookies and analytics tools

3. How We Use Your Data

Any personal data collected is used only to:

  • Respond to your enquiries or messages

  • Process and fulfil orders for artwork

  • Improve the performance and experience of this website

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we process your data on the following lawful bases:

  • Legitimate interests — to respond to enquiries and manage customer relationships

  • Contract — to process and fulfil orders you have placed

  • Consent — where you have opted in to hear from us

5. How We Store and Protect Your Data

We take reasonable steps to keep your data secure. This website is hosted on Squarespace, which maintains its own security and data protection standards. We do not store payment card details.

We retain contact data for no longer than 2 years unless required for ongoing business purposes.

6. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing. Data may be shared only with:

  • Squarespace (website hosting and e-commerce platform)

  • Postal or courier services, solely to fulfil your order

  • Authorities if required by law

7. Cookies

This website uses cookies to function correctly and to analyse visitor behaviour. By continuing to browse the site, you consent to the use of essential cookies. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.

8. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Object to or restrict how we process your data

To exercise any of these rights, please email adelehowitt@hotmail.com. We will respond within one calendar month.

9. Complaints

If you have concerns about how your data is handled, you can contact the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):

www.ico.org.uk | 0303 123 1113

10. Changes to This Policy

This policy may be updated occasionally. Any changes will be reflected on this page with a revised date.