Privacy Policy

Claire Morrison Studio

1. Information About the Collection of Personal Data and Contact Details

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We appreciate your visit to our website and your interest in Claire Morrison Studio. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use our website. Personal data refers to any information that can be used to identify you personally.

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The data controller responsible for processing personal data on this website, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), is:

Claire Morrison Studio
Email: info@clairemorrisonstudio.com

The data controller is the entity that determines the purposes and means of processing personal data.

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For security purposes and to protect the transmission of confidential content (such as orders or enquiries), this website uses SSL or TLS encryption. You can recognize an encrypted connection by “https://” in the address bar of your browser and the lock symbol.

2. Data Collection When Visiting Our Website

When you visit our website for informational purposes only, without registering or providing information, we collect only the data that your browser automatically transmits to our server (“server log files”). This includes:

  • Visited pages

  • Date and time of access

  • Amount of data transferred

  • Referring URL

  • Browser type

  • Operating system

  • IP address (anonymized where applicable)

This processing is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, reflecting our legitimate interest in ensuring website stability and security. This data is not merged with other data sources and is reviewed only in cases of suspected misuse.

3. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve functionality and user experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

Types of cookies used:

  • Session cookies, which are deleted after your browser session ends

  • Persistent cookies, which remain stored to recognize your browser on future visits

Cookies may collect technical data such as browser type, location data, and IP address. Where personal data is processed via cookies, this is done either to fulfill contractual obligations (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR) or based on our legitimate interest in optimizing website performance (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).

You may configure your browser to notify you about cookies, restrict their use, or disable them entirely. Please note that disabling cookies may limit website functionality.

4. Contact

If you contact us via email or a contact form, we collect the personal data you provide solely to respond to your enquiry. Processing is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. If your enquiry relates to a contract, processing is additionally based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR.

Your data will be deleted once your enquiry has been fully resolved, unless legal retention requirements apply.

5. Customer Accounts and Contract Fulfillment

When you place an order or create a customer account, we process personal data necessary to fulfill the contract under Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR. You may request deletion of your customer account at any time by contacting us.

After contract completion or account deletion, data is retained only as required by legal and tax obligations and then securely deleted.

6. Email Communications and Marketing

6.1 Newsletter Subscription

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we will send you updates and offers via email. Subscription follows a double opt-in process. Processing is based on your consent under Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. You may unsubscribe at any time.

6.2 Existing Customer Communications

If you have purchased from us, we may send emails related to similar products based on our legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR). You may opt out at any time by contacting us.

7. Order Processing and Payments

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Personal data necessary for delivery is shared with logistics partners as part of contract fulfillment (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR).

7.2 Payment Providers

When using payment services such as PayPal or other providers offered at checkout, relevant payment data is transmitted to those providers solely for transaction processing. Each provider processes data in accordance with its own privacy policy.

8. Review Reminder Emails

If you have given consent, we may send a one-time email inviting you to share feedback about your order. This processing is based on Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. Consent can be withdrawn at any time.

9. Social Media Links

Our website may contain links to social media platforms such as Facebook or Instagram. These links are implemented as standard hyperlinks and do not automatically transmit personal data. Once you click a link, the respective platform’s privacy policy applies.

10. Online Marketing and Advertising

We may use online advertising services such as Google Ads to promote our website. These services may use cookies to measure ad performance and optimize campaigns. Processing is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.

You may disable interest-based advertising through your browser settings or relevant provider opt-out tools.

11. Web Analytics

Our website may use analytics tools such as Google Analytics to understand website usage and improve performance. IP anonymization is enabled where applicable. Processing is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR.

You may prevent data collection by adjusting browser settings or using opt-out tools provided by the analytics provider.

12. Retargeting and Remarketing

We may use remarketing tools (such as Facebook Pixel or Google Remarketing) to display relevant ads to users who have visited our website, subject to consent where required. Data is processed pseudonymously and in accordance with applicable laws.

13. Your Rights as a Data Subject

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data (Art. 15 GDPR)

  • Correct inaccurate data (Art. 16 GDPR)

  • Request deletion of your data (Art. 17 GDPR)

  • Restrict processing (Art. 18 GDPR)

  • Data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)

  • Withdraw consent at any time (Art. 7(3) GDPR)

  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (Art. 77 GDPR)

14. Data Retention

Personal data is stored only for as long as necessary to fulfill its purpose or comply with legal retention requirements. Once no longer required, data is securely deleted.

Claire Morrison Studio
Email: info@clairemorrisonstudio.com