Last updated: November 2025.

1. Introduction
Miriam Smithers Artist (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “Company”) operates the website miriamsmithersartist.com (the “Site”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our Site.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and otherwise handle your personal information when you visit our Site, make a purchase, or interact with us through various means.

2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

Your name, email address, and contact details when you contact us via email or contact forms
Payment information (processed securely through PayPal) when you purchase artwork
Any messages, inquiries, or comments you send to us
Information you provide through any subscription or registration processes

2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information:

Browser type and internet service provider (ISP)
Pages viewed and time spent on our Site
Referring website and pages visited after our Site
IP address and general location information
Cookies and similar tracking technologies

This information is collected through standard web server logs, Google Analytics, WordPress analytics, and similar tools.
2.3 Information from Third Parties

Instagram Integration: We display an Instagram feed on our Site. Instagram collects data about users who view this content in accordance with Instagram’s privacy policy.
PayPal: When you make payments through PayPal, PayPal collects and processes payment information according to their privacy policy.

3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To respond to your inquiries and provide customer service
To process payments and fulfill orders
To send transactional emails (order confirmations, receipts)
To improve and optimise our Site and user experience
To monitor Site performance and security
To comply with legal obligations
To contact you about updates or changes to our services (with your consent)

We do not use your information for marketing purposes unless you have explicitly opted in.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
4.1 Third-Party Service Providers
We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Site and conducting our business, including:

PayPal for payment processing
Google Analytics for Site analytics

These service providers are contractually obligated to use your information only as necessary to provide services to us and are required to maintain the confidentiality of your information.
4.2 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law, such as in response to court orders, subpoenas, or other legal requests, or if we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.
4.3 No Sale of Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

5. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, and destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
When you make payments through PayPal, your payment information is encrypted and processed securely by PayPal.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and analyze Site usage.
You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of our Site.
We use:

Essential cookies for Site functionality
Analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our Site
Third-party cookies from Instagram and other integrated services

7. External Links
Our Site may contain links to external websites operated by third parties. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

8. Your Rights
8.1 Access and Correction
You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and to request corrections if any information is inaccurate.
8.2 Data Deletion
Subject to legal obligations, you may request deletion of your personal information. However, we may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.
8.3 Contact Us for Requests
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us with details of your request.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy.
Your continued use of our Site following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, our privacy practices, or your personal information, please contact us.