Privacy Policy
Last updated: 16th Feb 2026
Artopian ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal data when you visit our website or engage with us.
This policy is written to comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. Who We Are
Artopian is a creative and artistic practice. Our website is built using Wix Studio.
If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is handled, you can contact us using the details provided in the Contact Us section below.
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We only collect personal data that is necessary and relevant to our work.
a) Data you provide to us
We may collect and process the following information when you contact us or work with us:
Name
Email address
Telephone number
Any information you include in messages or enquiries
This data may be provided via:
Contact forms on our website
Email correspondence
Telephone calls
In-person conversations
b) Technical data
When you visit our website, some technical information may be collected automatically, including:
IP address
Browser type and version
Device and operating system information
Pages visited and time spent on the site
This data helps us understand how visitors use our website and improve its performance.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use personal data for the following purposes:
To respond to enquiries and messages
To communicate with clients about projects or services
To provide services you request
To maintain business records
To improve our website and services
To meet legal or regulatory obligations
We only use your data where we have a lawful basis to do so.
4. Lawful Bases for Processing
Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:
Consent – where you have actively contacted us or agreed to communication
Contract – where processing is necessary to carry out work you have requested
Legitimate interests – for running and improving our business, provided these interests do not override your rights
Legal obligation – where required by law
5. How We Store and Protect Your Data
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data.
Your data may be stored:
Securely within our email systems
Within our website platform (Wix Studio)
On password-protected devices
We limit access to personal data to only those who need it to carry out legitimate business activities.
6. Third-Party Services and Trusted Partners
We may share limited personal data with trusted third parties where necessary to operate our business, such as:
Website and hosting providers
Web developers or technical support partners
Email service providers
These third parties are only given access to the data necessary to perform their services and are required to handle your data securely and lawfully.
We never sell, rent or trade personal data to third parties.
7. Cookies
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve functionality and understand how visitors use the site.
Cookies may:
Help the site function correctly
Provide basic analytics about site usage
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Further details may be provided via a cookie banner or notice on the website.
8. How Long We Keep Your Data
We only retain personal data for as long as necessary:
To respond to enquiries
To fulfil contractual obligations
To meet legal, accounting or regulatory requirements
When data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymised.
9. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
Request deletion of your personal data
Object to or restrict processing
Request data portability (where applicable)
Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us.
10. Complaints
If you have concerns about how we handle your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):
We would, however, appreciate the opportunity to address your concerns directly before you contact the ICO.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law or how we operate. The latest version will always be available on our website.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal data is handled, please contact us via the contact details provided on our website.