Introduction
www.selfportraitarttherapy.com respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Irish data protection law.

 

1. Data We Collect

We may collect the following personal data:

• From contact forms: Name, email, phone number, and message.

• Cookies & tracking technologies: IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing behaviour.

• Analytics & advertising data: Aggregated data for improving website performance and monetisation (e.g., via Google Analytics or ad networks).

• Shop transactions: Name, email, billing information, payment details (processed securely via third-party providers), and purchase history.

• Technical and usage data: Login activity, session information, page visits, page interaction, and connection details.

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2. How We Use Your Data

We use your data for the following purposes:

• To respond to inquiries and provide art therapy services.

• To process purchases and deliver digital products securely.

• To improve website functionality, user experience, and the quality of our services.

• To deliver targeted advertising or affiliate promotions only with your consent.

• To send transactional emails, such as receipts, account information, or download links.

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3. Legal Basis for Processing

Our legal basis for processing your personal data is:

• Consent: Where you agree to cookies, tracking, or submitting forms.

• Contractual necessity: To fulfil orders and deliver purchased products.

• Legitimate interests: To maintain and improve our website, analyse usage, and detect technical issues.

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4. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to:

• Ensure website functionality (necessary cookies).

• Analyse website usage (analytics cookies).

• Deliver advertisements or affiliate promotions (marketing cookies).

You can manage or withdraw your cookie consent at any time using the cookie banner settings.

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5. Third-Party Processors

We may share data with:

• Wix (website hosting, form management, and online shop).

• Google (analytics and ads).

• Affiliate networks (for monetisation).

All third parties are GDPR-compliant.

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6. Wix Hosting and Data Storage

Our website and online shop are hosted on the Wix.com platform, which provides us with the infrastructure to sell products and services, including digital guides.

• Data storage and security: Your data is stored on Wix’s secure servers, databases, and applications, protected behind firewalls.

• Information collected via Wix: Personal information, payment details (securely processed), technical information (IP address, device, browser), login activity, session data, and usage behaviour.

• How we use this data: To provide services, process transactions, improve website functionality, and deliver marketing only with consent.

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7. Data Retention

• Contact form data is stored only as long as necessary to respond to inquiries and maintain therapeutic relationships. For the latter, further consent is obtained during discovery calls, one-to-one sessions, or group workshops.

• Purchase and transactional information is retained as necessary for legal, tax, or customer service purposes.

• Cookie and analytics data are stored according to consent duration and third-party policies.

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8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data.

• Request correction or deletion.

• Withdraw consent at any time.

• Object to processing or request restriction.

• Lodge a complaint with the Irish Data Protection Commission: https://www.dataprotection.ie

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9. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

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10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version is always available on our website.

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11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we process your data, please contact:
Email: selfportraitarttherapy@gmail.com

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