This Privacy Policy explains how Dawn Marie Illustration (“I”, “me”, “my”) collects, uses and protects your personal information when you visit my website, make a purchase, subscribe to Paperful Post, or contact me.
I am committed to handling your data responsibly, securely and in accordance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Who I Am
Business Name: Dawn Marie Illustration Business Type: Sole Trader Address: Port Selma Cottage, Benderloch, Oban, PA37 1QP, Scotland Email: dmistudio@outlook.com
I am the data controller responsible for your personal information.
Information I Collect
I may collect the following personal data:
Information you provide directly
- Name
- Email address
- Postal address
- Payment details (processed securely by third‑party providers)
- Order information
- Subscription details
- Messages sent through my contact form
Information collected automatically
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Pages visited
- Cookies (see Cookie Policy)
How I Use Your Information
I use your information to:
- Process and fulfil orders
- Manage subscriptions
- Respond to enquiries
- Send newsletters (only if you opt in)
- Improve my website and services
- Maintain legal and financial records
I do not sell or share your data with third parties for marketing.
Legal Basis for Processing
I process your data under the following lawful bases:
- Contract: to fulfil orders and subscriptions
- Consent: for newsletters and non‑essential cookies
- Legitimate interest: to improve my website
- Legal obligation: for accounting and tax records
Sharing Your Information
I may share your data with trusted third‑party providers such as:
- Payment processors
- Website hosting platforms
- Email newsletter services
- Delivery services
These providers only use your data to perform services on my behalf.
How Long I Keep Your Data
I retain personal data only as long as necessary:
- Order records: 6 years (legal requirement)
- Newsletter data: until you unsubscribe
- Contact form messages: up to 12 months
- Cookies: see Cookie Policy
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion
- Withdraw consent
- Object to processing
- Request data portability
To exercise your rights, email: dmistudio@outlook.com
Security
I take reasonable steps to protect your data through secure systems, encrypted payment processing and limited access.
Contact
For privacy questions, email: dmistudio@outlook.com