Privacy Policy

Last updated: 18th May 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Kinga Makowka collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information when you visit this website, contact us, sign up to the mailing list, or make a purchase.

Who we are

This website is operated by Kinga Makowka, an independent artist based in the United Kingdom.

Website: kingamakowka.art
Contact: kingamakowka@gmail.com

What information we collect

We may collect the following personal information:

  • Your name

  • E-mail address

  • Billing and delivery address

  • Telephone number, where provided

  • Payment and order details

  • Messages sent through the contact form or by e-mail

  • Newsletter sign-up preferences

  • Website usage data, such as pages visited and general analytics information

Payment information is processed securely through our payment provider. We do not store your full card details.

How we use your information

We use your personal information to:

  • Process and fulfil orders

  • Arrange delivery of artwork or prints

  • Respond to enquiries

  • Send order updates and customer service messages

  • Send newsletter or marketing e-mails where you have opted in

  • Improve the website and customer experience

  • Keep records for tax, accounting, and legal purposes

  • Prevent fraud and protect the security of the website

Newsletter and marketing

If you sign up to the mailing list, we may send you updates about new artwork, print releases, exhibitions, studio news, or related offers.

You can unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link in our e-mails or by contacting us directly.

Sharing your information

We only share your personal information where necessary, including with:

  • Payment processors

  • Delivery and courier services

  • Website hosting and e-commerce platforms

  • E-mail marketing providers

  • Professional advisers, such as accountants, where required

  • Legal or regulatory authorities, where required by law

We do not sell your personal information.

How long we keep your information

We keep personal information only for as long as necessary.

Order and transaction records may be kept for accounting and tax purposes. Enquiry and marketing information will be kept until it is no longer needed or until you ask us to delete it, where applicable.

Your rights

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

  • Access the personal information we hold about you

  • Ask us to correct inaccurate information

  • Ask us to delete your information

  • Object to certain uses of your information

  • Ask us to restrict how we use your information

  • Withdraw consent for marketing at any time

  • Request a copy of your information

To make a request, please contact us at kingamakowka@gmail.com.

Cookies and analytics

This website may use cookies and similar technologies to help the site function, understand visitor behaviour, and improve the website experience.

For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.

Third-party links

This website may include links to third-party websites, including social media platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is used, please contact:

kingamakowka@gmail.com

You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office at ico.org.uk if you are unhappy with how your personal information has been handled.