Privacy policy

Privacy Policy & Copyright Notice

Last updated: 10 May 2025

Welcome to Cecisnow Art, the official website of artist Cicely (Ceci) Sinclair, accessible at https://cecisnowart.bigcartel.com. This Privacy Policy outlines how your personal data is collected, used, stored, and protected in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and other applicable data privacy laws.

It also affirms the copyright ownership of all visual and written content on this website.

1. Data Controller

Business Name: Cecisnow Art
Artist: Cicely Sinclair
Business Address: On request.
Email: [email protected]

Cicely (Ceci) Sinclair is the sole data controller of your personal information collected through this website.

2. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of data:

  • Identity & Contact Information: Name, email address, postal address, phone number (if provided).

  • Transaction Data: Purchase history, billing and delivery information, order details.

  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device type, and site usage analytics (via cookies and third-party analytics tools).

  • Communication Data: Messages or inquiries submitted through contact forms or direct email.

We do not knowingly collect or process sensitive personal data or data of individuals under the age of 16.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We only process your data when one of the following legal bases applies:

  • Contractual Necessity: To fulfill a purchase or deliver requested services.

  • Legal Obligation: For tax, accounting, and legal compliance.

  • Consent: For optional uses such as newsletters (if implemented).

  • Legitimate Interests: To maintain and improve the website and user experience, provided your rights do not override these interests.

4. How Your Data is Used

Your personal data is used solely for the following purposes:

  • To process and fulfill your orders.

  • To communicate with you regarding orders, inquiries, or support.

  • To improve site functionality and ensure security.

  • To comply with applicable tax and legal obligations.

We do not use your data for unsolicited marketing or advertising purposes.

5. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We only share your data when necessary to complete a transaction or operate the website, including:

  • Big Cartel (e-commerce platform)

  • Payment processors (e.g., PayPal, Stripe)

  • Shipping providers (to deliver physical orders)

  • Analytics providers (to assess website performance)

All third-party providers operate under strict confidentiality and GDPR-compliant data protection agreements. Your data will never be sold or shared for unrelated purposes.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, including for legal, accounting, or tax reporting obligations. Transactional and financial data may be kept for up to 6 years in accordance with Spanish tax law.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. All connections are secured using encrypted HTTPS protocols, and our third-party providers adhere to strict security standards.

8. International Data Transfers

Where data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure it is protected using lawful safeguards, such as:

  • Data processing agreements incorporating Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)

  • Verified participation in frameworks such as the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (where applicable)

9. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Rectify inaccurate or incomplete information

  • Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)

  • Restrict or object to certain processing activities

  • Request data portability in a structured format

  • Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact [email protected].

10. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

This website may use cookies to enhance user experience, analyze site traffic, and support essential functionality. By continuing to browse the site, you consent to the use of these cookies. You may adjust cookie settings via your browser at any time.

11. Copyright and Intellectual Property Notice

All content on this website—including but not limited to images, paintings, photographs, product descriptions, written text, and design elements—is the exclusive intellectual property of Cicely Sinclair, operating under Cecisnow Art, and is protected by international copyright laws.

Important provisions:

  • Copyright is retained by Ceci (Cicely) Sinclair for all original artworks, prints, digital files, and content, even after sale.

  • The purchase of artwork or products does not confer any rights of reproduction, resale, distribution, or publication.

  • You may not copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, or publicly display any material from this website without express written consent.

  • Inquiries regarding licensing, collaborations, or press should be sent to [email protected].

Unauthorised use of artwork or written content is a breach of copyright and may result in legal proceedings.

12. Updates to This Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in legal obligations, site functionality, or business practices. The most current version will always be published on this page, with the last updated date indicated above.

Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy, data usage, or copyright rights, please contact:

Cecisnow Art – Cicely (Ceci) Sinclair
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Website: https://cecisnowart.bigcartel.com