Privacy Policy

Last updated:27 October 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Janine Lees (“the Artist”, “Janine Lees”, “the website” or “the site”) collects, uses and protects personal information when visitors use www.janinelees.com.

The Artist respects the privacy of visitors, customers, collectors and other individuals who contact or interact with the website.

1. Information that may be collected

Depending on how the website is used, the Artist may collect information such as:

Name
Email address
Telephone number, where provided
Billing and delivery address
Artwork order and purchase details
Information provided when submitting an enquiry or completing a contact form
Information provided when subscribing to an email newsletter
Correspondence between the customer and the Artist
Technical information relating to website use, such as IP address, browser type and device information, where this is collected through cookies or similar technologies

The Artist does not intentionally collect sensitive personal information through the website unless this is necessary for a specific purpose and there is an appropriate lawful basis for doing so.

2. How personal information is collected

Personal information may be provided directly when a visitor:

Purchases an original artwork
Makes an enquiry through the website
Completes a contact form
Subscribes to an email newsletter
Communicates with the Artist by email
Requests information about an artwork, exhibition or other service

Some technical information may also be collected automatically when visitors browse the website through cookies and similar technologies.

3. How information is used

Personal information may be used to:

Process and fulfil artwork orders
Arrange delivery
Respond to enquiries
Communicate with customers about purchases
Provide information requested by visitors
Manage customer relationships
Send newsletters or other marketing communications where the visitor has given appropriate consent
Maintain and improve the website
Understand how visitors use the website
Protect the website against fraud, misuse or security threats
Comply with legal, accounting and administrative obligations

The Artist will only use personal information where there is a lawful basis for doing so.

4. Legal basis for processing

Under UK data protection law, personal information must be processed on a lawful basis.

Depending on the circumstances, the Artist may rely on:

Contract — where processing is necessary to fulfil an artwork purchase or provide a service requested by the customer.

Legal obligation — where information must be retained or processed to comply with legal, tax, accounting or other regulatory requirements

Legitimate interests — where processing is reasonably necessary to operate and improve the Artist's business, website and customer relationships, provided that these interests do not override the individual's rights.

Consent — where consent is required, such as for certain marketing communications or non-essential cookies.

Where processing is based on consent, consent may be withdrawn at any time.

5. Artwork purchases and payments

When an original artwork is purchased through the website, information necessary to process the transaction may be handled by the website provider and relevant payment service providers.

The Artist does not need to receive or store full payment-card details where payment is processed securely by an external payment provider.

Payment information will be handled in accordance with the relevant payment provider's own privacy and security policies.

6. Delivery information

Where an artwork is purchased, the Artist may need to share relevant customer information, such as the recipient's name and delivery address, with a delivery or courier service in order to fulfil the order. Only information reasonably necessary to complete the delivery will be shared.

7. Email communications and newsletters

Where a visitor chooses to subscribe to the Artist's mailing list, their email address may be used to send newsletters, updates about new artwork, exhibitions, events or other information relating to the Artist's work.

Marketing emails will only be sent where there is an appropriate lawful basis for doing so.

Recipients may unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time by using the unsubscribe option provided in the email or by contacting the Artist directly.

8. Cookies

The website may use cookies and similar technologies to ensure that the site functions correctly, understand how visitors use the website and, where applicable, support analytics or other website features.

Cookies may be placed by the website provider or by third-party services used by the website.

Where required by law, visitors will be given an appropriate choice regarding non-essential cookies.

Visitors can also manage or disable cookies through their browser settings, although doing so may affect the functionality of certain parts of the website.

9. Third-party services

The website may use third-party providers to support services such as website hosting, payment processing, delivery, email communications, analytics, security or other website functionality.

These providers may process personal information on behalf of the Artist or as independent data controllers, depending on the service they provide.

Where appropriate, visitors should refer to the privacy policies of those third-party providers for further information about how their information is handled.

10. How information is protected

The Artist takes reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against accidental loss, unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure or destruction.

However, no method of transmitting or storing information electronically can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

11. How long information is retained

Personal information will only be retained for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected.

Information relating to purchases may need to be retained for longer periods where required for accounting, tax, legal or regulatory purposes.

Where information is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or otherwise disposed of where reasonably practicable.

12. Sharing personal information

The Artist does not sell personal information to third parties.

Personal information may be shared where reasonably necessary with trusted service providers involved in operating the website and fulfilling orders, such as payment providers, website providers, email providers, couriers, professional advisers or other suppliers.

Information may also be disclosed where required by law, legal proceedings or a lawful request from an appropriate authority.

13. International transfers

Some website and technology providers may process information outside the United Kingdom.

Where personal information is transferred internationally, the Artist will take reasonable steps to ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with applicable UK data protection law.

14. Your rights

Under UK data protection law, individuals may have rights including:

The right to request access to personal information held about them
The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
The right to request deletion of personal information in certain circumstances
The right to request restriction of processing in certain circumstances
The right to object to certain processing
The right to data portability in certain circumstances
The right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

Some of these rights are subject to legal conditions and exceptions.

To exercise any applicable rights, individuals may contact the Artist using the details below.

15. Complaints

The Artist aims to resolve any concerns about the handling of personal information directly.

If an individual believes that their personal information has been handled unlawfully and their concern cannot be resolved directly, they have the right to contact the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK's independent data protection regulator.

Further information about making a complaint is available from the ICO.

16. Children's information

The website is not specifically directed towards children, and the Artist does not knowingly collect personal information from children for marketing purposes.

17. Changes to this Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may occasionally be updated to reflect changes to the website, services used by the Artist or applicable legal requirements.

The latest version will always be published on this page, with the date of the most recent update shown at the top.

18. Contact

Questions about this Privacy Policy or the handling of personal information may be directed to:

Janine Lees
Website: www.janinelees.com
Email: janineleesstudio@gmail.com