Privacy Policy for Stephen Bishop Artist


Last Updated: 23/08/2026

1. Introduction

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit stephenbishop.co.uk, purchase artwork, or contact us.

We may also collect personal information about you such as your name, organization/company name, address, email address or other personal data if you provide it to us during registration, purchasing, contacting us or in other ways. We only ask for personal information when we truly need it to provide a desired service to you (for example if you make an order through the Website). We collect it by fair and lawful means, with your knowledge and consent. We also let you know why we're collecting it and how it will be used.
By using our website, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

2. The Data We Collect



  • We may collect and process the following types of personal information:
  • Identity Data: Your name and surname.
  • Contact Data: Your email address, billing address, and shipping address.
  • Transaction Data: Details about payments and artworks you have purchased (Note: We do not store financial or credit card information directly; this is handled securely by our payment processors).
  • Technical Data: Your IP address, browser type, and information about how you interact with our website.

    • 3. How We Collect Your Data

    You provide most of this data directly when you:
  • Fill out a contact form or inquiry form.
  • Purchase a piece of art or merchandise.
  • Sign up for an email newsletter or updates.
  • Interact with the site via cookies (if analytics are enabled).

    • 4. How and Why We Use Your Data

    We only use your personal data when the law allows us to. Most commonly, we use it to:
  • Fulfill Contracts: To process your order, deliver your artwork, and manage payments.
  • Legitimate Interests: To respond to your questions, inquiries, or commissions.
  • Consent: To send you newsletters or marketing updates (if you have explicitly opted in).

    • 5. Data Sharing and Third Parties

    We do not sell your personal data. We only share your data with trusted third parties to run our website and business, including:
  • Delivery Services: Shipping companies and couriers to deliver your artwork.
  • Payment Gateways: Secure payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal).
  • Website Analytics: Tools to understand website traffic (e.g., Google Analytics).

    • 6. Data Security and Retention

  • We use secure protocols (HTTPS) to protect your data during transit.
  • We only keep your data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes we collected it for, including any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

    • 7. Your Legal Rights

    Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:
  • Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
  • Request corrections to any inaccurate information.
  • Request the deletion of your personal data.
  • Withdraw your consent for marketing at any time.

    • 8. Contact Details

    If you have any questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
  • Email: stephen@stephenbishop.co.uk
  • Mailing Address: TBC
    • This Website does not alter its data collection and use practices when your browser sends Do Not Track signal
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