Privacy Statement – Brenda Harris Art
At Brenda Harris Art, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our website www.brendaharris.ie.
Last updated: 22/8/2025
Who We Are
Brenda Harris Art is based in Ireland. For any privacy-related queries, you can contact us at:
Email: brenda@brendaharris.ie
What Data We Collect
When you interact with our website, we may collect:
- Contact details (name, email address, phone number, billing/delivery address)
- Order details (products purchased, payment method, shipping information)
- Account details (if you create an account with us)
- Marketing preferences (when you subscribe via Mailchimp)
- Technical information (IP address, browser type, pages visited, cookies – see our Cookie Policy)
- Analytics data collected via Google Analytics and Google Search Console (such as page views, traffic sources, time spent on pages). This information is anonymised and helps us understand how our website is used.
How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:
- Process and deliver your orders via WooCommerce
- Manage payments, refunds and returns
- Communicate with you about your purchase or enquiries
- Send marketing emails (only if you’ve opted in via Mailchimp)
- Improve our website through Google Analytics and Search Console insights
- Meet legal, accounting and tax obligations
Sharing Your Data
We only share your data with trusted service providers who help us run our business, including:
- Payment processors (e.g. Stripe, PayPal)
- Mailchimp (for newsletters and marketing emails)
- Couriers and postal services (to deliver your orders)
- Website hosting and IT providers (WordPress/WooCommerce support)
- Google Analytics & Search Console (for website performance and usage reporting)
These providers process your data on our behalf and only as necessary.
How Long We Keep Your Data
- Order information: up to 6 years (to comply with tax and legal requirements)
- Marketing data: until you unsubscribe or withdraw consent
- Analytics data: retained as per Google’s policies, typically up to 26 months
- Other data: deleted when no longer required
Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request corrections or updates
- Request deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent to marketing at any time
- Request a copy of your data in a portable format
- Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (DPC), Ireland
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at brend@brendaharris.ie
Security of Your Data
We take reasonable steps to protect your information and use secure technologies to safeguard data transmission and storage.
Updates to This Statement
We may update this Privacy Statement from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated date above.
