GDPR Data Protection Policy

Our Commitment to Data Protection

At Angela Wallwork Ceramics (angelawallwork.gallery), we are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This policy explains how we handle your personal data.

Data Collection Statement

This website does not collect, store, or process any personal data.

Specifically, we do not:

• Store payment card details
• Collect personal information through forms
• Use cookies that track personal data
• Maintain customer databases
• Process or retain any personal information

How Our Website Works

Our website serves as a digital gallery and information platform that:

• Displays ceramic artwork and business information.
• Enables visitors to contact us via email for inquiries and orders.
• Facilitates direct communication between visitors and Angela Wallwork Ceramics.

Payment Processing

All financial transactions are handled through one of the following methods:

• Direct Email Orders: Customers contact us via email to arrange purchases. No payment data is processed through this website.
• In-Person Payments: Card payments are processed directly by Angela Wallwork Ceramics using Worldpay secure payment terminals.
• Local Gallery Payments: Payments made through partner galleries are processed by their respective payment systems.

Third-Party Payment Processing

When you make a payment in person or through local galleries, your payment data is handled exclusively by:

• Worldpay (our payment processing company)
• Partner galleries' payment systems

Worldpay is responsible for GDPR compliance and data protection measures for all card payments. Angela Wallwork.Gallery does not receive, store, or have access to your payment card details at any stage of the transaction.

Data Retention

No personal data is retained by Angela Wallwork Ceramics through this website or our payment processes. Any personal data you may share via email communication is handled in accordance with standard email privacy practices and is not stored in any customer database.

Your Rights Under GDPR

Since we do not collect or store personal data, the following GDPR rights are not applicable to our website operations:

• Right of access
• Right to rectification
• Right to erasure
• Right to data portability
• Right to object

However, if you have concerns about data processing by Worldpay or partner galleries, please contact them directly.

Email Communications

If you contact us via email:

• We will only use your email address to respond to your inquiry.
• We do not add email addresses to mailing lists without explicit consent.
• We do not share email addresses with third parties.
• Email communications are deleted in accordance with standard business practices.

Changes to This Policy

We will update this policy if our data processing practices change. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this data protection policy, please contact:

Angela Wallwork Ceramics

• Email: Angelawallwork@yahoo.co.uk
• Website: angelawallwork.gallery

Compliance Statement

This policy demonstrates Angela Wallwork Ceramics' commitment to GDPR compliance through our no-data-collection approach. By not collecting, storing, or processing personal data, we eliminate data protection risks while providing secure payment options through Worldpay and established partner galleries.

This policy reflects our current practices of maintaining no customer data storage while facilitating secure ceramic art purchases through direct communication and Worldpay payment processing.