Privacy Policy

 Last updated: 21/07/2025

This Privacy Policy explains how I (David Kirkman / DKirkman Art / “I”, “me”, or “my”) collect, use, and protect your information when you visit my website www.dkirkmanart.com (“the Site”), subscribe to my mailing list, make a purchase, or contact me.

1. Who I Am
I'm David Kirkman, a UK-based abstract artist.
You can contact me at:
Email: dkirkmanart@hotmail.com
Postal Address: 42 Golden Cross Rd, Ashingdon, Essex, SS4 3DG

2. What Data I Collect
I may collect and process the following personal data:

• Your name and contact details (such as email address, postal address, and phone number)
• Your purchase history
• Your marketing preferences
• Website usage data collected through cookies and analytics tools

3. How I Use Your Data
Your information may be used to:

• Process and deliver your orders
• Respond to your enquiries
• Send updates, offers, or newsletters (only if you’ve opted in)
• Improve the website and my services.

I do not sell or share your data with third parties for marketing.

4. Legal Bases for Processing
Under UK data protection law, I rely on the following lawful bases:

• Contractual necessity – to fulfil orders or reply to your queries
• Consent – for email marketing and newsletters (you can withdraw this anytime)
• Legitimate interests – such as improving the website and customer experience

5. How Your Data Is Stored
Your personal data is stored securely using trusted service providers like GoDaddy, Mailchimp, Stripe, or PayPal. I take reasonable steps to keep it protected and only accessed when necessary.

6. Your Rights
You have legal rights over your data, including:

• Accessing your personal data
• Correcting or deleting your data
• Objecting to or restricting how your data is processed
• Withdrawing consent at any time
• Lodging a complaint with the ICO (www.ico.org.uk) 

To exercise your rights, just get in touch via email.

7. Cookies
This website uses cookies to help improve your experience and analyse website traffic. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

8. Third-Party Services
Some tools I use (like payment providers or email platforms) are provided by third parties. They only receive the necessary data to provide their service and must comply with data protection laws.

9. Changes to This Policy
This policy may be updated over time. The most current version will always be available on this page.

Questions?
If you have any questions about how your data is used, please email me at dkirkmanart@hotmail.com