Privacy policy

Last updated: 27/12/2025

At AJN Fine Art, we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in a transparent and secure way. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, /use, and protect your information when you visit our website www.ajnfineart.co.uk or contact us.

1. Who We Are

Business name: AJN Fine Art
Owner/Data Controller: Aimée Nicholls
Email: info@ajnfineart.co.uk
Location: Unit 4C, Oaklands Farm Estate, Stock, Essex, CM4 9RH

We are a UK-based business and comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Child’s name and age (if provided for class bookings)

  • Any information you provide via contact forms, email, or booking enquiries

We do not knowingly collect data from children directly. Any data relating to children is provided by a parent or guardian.

3. How We Collect Your Data

We collect data when you:

  • Fill in a contact or enquiry form

  • Book a class, workshop, or waiting list

  • Email or message us directly

  • Use our website (via cookies – see section 7)

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your information to:

  • Respond to enquiries

  • Manage bookings and classes

  • Communicate important information about workshops or sessions

  • Improve our website and services

  • Meet legal or safeguarding obligations

We will never sell your data or use it for purposes you haven’t agreed to.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we process your data based on:

  • Consent – when you contact us or opt in to communications

  • Contract – when data is needed to deliver a booked service

  • Legal obligation – where required by law

6. How We Store and Protect Your Data

Your data is stored securely and only accessed by authorised persons. We take reasonable steps to protect your information from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.

We keep personal data only for as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected.

7. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to improve user experience and understand how visitors use the site.

Cookies may collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Pages visited

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

8. Sharing Your Data

We may share your data only with trusted third parties where necessary, such as:

  • Website hosting providers

  • Booking or payment platforms (e.g. [Stripe / Sumup / Squarespace / – if applicable])

All third parties are GDPR-compliant.

9. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

ICO website: https://www.ico.org.uk

10. Contact Us

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

Email: Info@ajnfineart.co.uk
Business name: AJN Fine Art