Effective Date: [25/06/2025]

1. Introduction

Flesh Artistry ("we," "our," "us") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of personal data:

Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number.

Shipping Information: Address details for order fulfillment.

Payment Information: Billing details for processing transactions.

Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website and services.

3. How We Use Your Data

Your personal data is used for the following purposes:

To process and fulfill orders.

To communicate with you regarding your orders and inquiries.

To send marketing communications, if you have opted in.

To improve our website and services based on usage data.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

Contractual Necessity: To fulfill our contractual obligations with you.

Consent: Where you have provided explicit consent, such as subscribing to our mailing list.

Legitimate Interests: For purposes such as direct marketing and improving our services.

5. Data Sharing and Transfers

To run our business and enhance your experience, we share data with a select group of third parties. Each is bound by UK GDPR-compliant safeguards, including Standard Contractual Clauses where required.

Google Workspace – For email and document management.

Printify – For order fulfillment and shipping.

Google Analytics & Tag Manager – For understanding site usage and improving performance. These tools may collect anonymized data like IP addresses, device info, and browsing behavior.

Squarespace – Our website host, processing data for site functionality, analytics, and e-commerce.

Meta (via Meta Pixel) – For advertising insights and audience targeting. This may include IP addresses, device/browser info, and user actions on our site. Data may be transferred to the U.S. with appropriate safeguards. The Pixel is only activated with your consent.

We never sell your data.

All third parties are either based in the UK or have appropriate safeguards in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses, to ensure compliance with UK GDPR.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, including any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access your personal data.

Rectify any inaccuracies in your data.

Erase your data under certain conditions.

Restrict or object to processing.

Data portability.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at our email address in section 10

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Cookie Policy

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyse performance, and deliver personalized content. This section explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help us remember your preferences, understand how you interact with our site, and improve functionality.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These are necessary for the website to function properly. They include features like shopping cart management, secure login, and page navigation.

Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager to collect anonymized data about how visitors use our site. This helps us understand traffic patterns and improve user experience.

Marketing Cookies

These cookies may be used to track visitors across websites to display relevant ads and measure campaign effectiveness.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may place cookies on your device:

Google Analytics & Google Tag Manager – For site analytics and performance tracking.

Squarespace – Our website platform, which uses cookies for site functionality and analytics.

Printify – May use cookies for order tracking and fulfilment (if accessed via embedded tools).

Managing Your Preferences

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. You may also adjust your preferences using the cookie banner on our site. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: contact@flesh-artistry.co.uk