Last updated: 12 March 2026

Welcome to Olya Lynx Art ("we", "our", or "us").
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website:

https://olyalynxart.co.uk

By using this website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

We may collect the following types of information when you visit or interact with our website.

You may voluntarily provide personal information when you:

• Contact us via email or contact forms
   
• Purchase artwork or services
   
• Subscribe to newsletters or updates
   
• Communicate with us regarding commissions or enquiries
   

This information may include:

• Name
   
• Email address
   
• Phone number
   
• Billing or delivery address
   
• Any information included in messages you send to us
   

When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

• IP address
   
• Browser type and version
   
• Device type
   
• Pages visited and time spent on the website
   
• Referring website or search engine
   

This information helps us understand how visitors use the website and improve our services.

We use the collected information to:

• Respond to enquiries and messages
   
• Process purchases or commissions
   
• Deliver artwork or services
   
• Improve website performance and user experience
   
• Send updates or marketing communications (only if you opt in)
   
• Comply with legal obligations
   

We will only use your personal information when legally permitted to do so.

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), we rely on the following legal bases:

• Consent – when you voluntarily provide information or opt into communications
   
• Contract – to fulfil orders, commissions, or requested services
   
• Legitimate interests – to operate and improve our website and services
   
• Legal obligation – where we must comply with legal requirements
   

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience.

Cookies may help us:

• Understand website usage
   
• Remember user preferences
   
• Improve performance and functionality
   

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

For more information about cookies, visit:
https://www.allaboutcookies.org

We do not sell or rent your personal data.

We may share information with trusted third parties when necessary, such as:

• Website hosting providers
   
• Payment processors (if purchases are made)
   
• Delivery services for shipping artwork
   
• Analytics services that help us understand website traffic
   

These providers only receive the information required to perform their services.

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from:

• unauthorised access
   
• loss or misuse
   
• alteration or disclosure
   

However, no internet transmission or storage system is completely secure.

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, including:

• providing services
   
• meeting legal or tax obligations
   
• resolving disputes
   

After this period, information may be securely deleted or anonymised.

Under UK data protection laws, you have the right to:

• Request access to your personal data
   
• Request correction of inaccurate data
   
• Request deletion of your data
   
• Restrict or object to certain processing
   
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
   
• Request transfer of your data
   

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

Website: https://ico.org.uk

Our website may contain links to external websites or social media platforms.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. Please review their privacy policies separately.

Our website and services are not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If we become aware that such information has been collected, it will be removed.

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in law or our services.

The updated version will always be posted on this page with the revised date.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

Olya Lynx Art

Email:
olyalynx@yahoo.com 

Website:
https://olyalynxart.co.uk