Last updated: 29.11.2025

Controller:
Mikulaninets Art (sole trader / individual artist) — United Kingdom
Email: info@mikulaninets.com

We take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how Mikulaninets Art collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal data when you visit the website or purchase artwork or prints.

1. Personal Information We Collect

Information you provide directly

• Name
• Billing and shipping address
• Email address
• Messages or enquiries you send us through email or contact forms

Payment information

• For bank transfers, we only receive minimal information needed to identify your payment (e.g., your name and payment reference)
• For Google Pay and other providers, payment is handled securely by the provider — we do not store credit card details

Order information

• Artwork or prints ordered
• Quantities, delivery choices, and order history

Automatically collected data

Depending on your device and browser settings:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device type
• Basic server logs for security and performance

2. Purpose of Processing & Lawful Basis

We process your personal data to:

• Process and fulfil your orders
• Deliver artwork and prints
• Communicate with you about orders or enquiries
• Comply with tax and legal obligations
• Maintain website functionality and security

Lawful bases (UK GDPR):

• Contract necessity — to fulfil your order or respond to your enquiries
• Legal obligation — tax, accounting, record keeping
• Legitimate interests — maintaining website security

For details on lawful bases, see ICO guidance:
https://ico.org.uk/for-organisations/guide-to-data-protection/

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data.

We may share essential information only with:

• Payment processors (Google Pay, your bank)
• Printing / production partners (to fulfil print orders)
• Shipping providers (e.g., Royal Mail, international couriers)
• Regulators or authorities when legally required

Only the minimum necessary data is shared.

4. Data Retention

We keep your personal data only for as long as necessary to:

• Process your orders
• Provide customer service
• Meet legal and tax obligations

After this period, personal data is securely deleted or anonymised.

5. Your Rights

Under UK data-protection law, you have the right to:

• Request access to your personal data
• Request corrections or updates
• Request deletion (where permitted by law)
• Object to certain types of processing
• Withdraw consent (if consent is the basis for processing)

To exercise your rights:
Email: info@mikulaninets.com

If you are not satisfied with how your data is handled, you may complain to:
Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
https://ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint/

6. Cookies & Similar Technologies

(Full Cookie Policy — integrated)

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to provide essential functions, improve performance, and enhance the browsing and shopping experience.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites operate efficiently and may collect limited information about your visit.

Types of Cookies We Use

A. Strictly Necessary Cookies (Essential)

These enable the website to function, including:

• WooCommerce cart cookies
• Checkout/session cookies
• Security and anti-spam cookies

These cookies are always active and do not require consent.

B. Functional / Preference Cookies

These may remember your settings and improve usability.

C. Analytics Cookies (Optional)

If analytics tools are used, these help us understand site performance and visitor behaviour.
These cookies are only set with your consent.

D. Marketing or Tracking Cookies

We do not currently use these.
If this changes, we will request your consent before using them.

Cookie Consent

If our site uses any non-essential cookies, you will see a cookie banner where you can:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Manage preferences

Non-essential cookies will only load after you have given explicit consent.

You may change or withdraw your consent at any time through your cookie settings (e.g., via your cookie banner plugin).

For more information about cookies and user rights, see the ICO:
https://ico.org.uk/for-the-public/online/cookies/

How to Control Cookies

You can manage, block, or delete cookies through your browser settings.
Please note: disabling necessary cookies may affect website functionality.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be set by third-party services such as:

• Payment platforms
• Analytics tools
• Security plugins
• Embedded content (e.g., social media feeds)

Each provider may have its own cookie policy.

7. International Shipping & Data Transfers

If you request delivery outside the UK, your name, address, and order details may be transferred to couriers or fulfilment partners abroad.
Where such transfers occur, we ensure appropriate safeguards are used.

8. Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational steps to protect your data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.
However, no online system is completely secure.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in website features, order-processing systems, or legal requirements.

Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised Last updated date.

10. Contact

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

Mikulaninets Art
Email: info@mikulaninets.com