Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 27 March 2025

1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Jane Welch Ceramics (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit our website [Your Website URL]. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. Data We Collect
We collect and process the following types of personal data:
• Contact Information: When you use our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and any other information you provide.
• Mailing List Subscription: If you sign up for our mailing list, we collect your email address.
• Website Analytics: We may collect anonymized data about website usage through cookies and tracking technologies to improve our website’s performance.
• Social Media Interactions: If you interact with our social media links (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), those platforms may collect data based on their respective privacy policies.
• Outlinks to Other Websites: Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for their privacy policies or practices.

3. How We Use Your Data
We use your data for the following purposes:
• To respond to inquiries and messages sent through our contact form.
• To send you marketing emails if you have opted into our mailing list via Mailchimp.
• To improve our website’s functionality and user experience through analytics.
• To share relevant updates about our business, exhibitions, and activities.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data based on the following lawful grounds:
• Your consent, when you opt into our mailing list.
• Our legitimate interest in responding to inquiries and improving our services.
• Compliance with legal obligations if required.

5. Data Sharing & Third Parties
We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share your information with third-party service providers, such as:
• Mailchimp for email marketing (compliant with GDPR).
• Website analytics providers for tracking and improving website performance.
• Social media platforms when you interact with our social media accounts.
6. Data Storage & Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal data using industry-standard security measures. We retain your data only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR
As a European user, you have the following rights:
• The right to access, rectify, or erase your personal data.
• The right to withdraw consent for marketing emails at any time.
• The right to object to processing or request data portability.
• The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe your data is being misused.

8. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

9. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

Jane Welch Ceramics
Email: 
jane@janewelchceramics.co.uk
Business Address:
The Studio
London SW19

10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

By using our website, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy.