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Privacy Policy

 

Nika Kurent operates www.nikakurentceramics.com as an online store and information platform for ceramic products and workshops.

This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected, used and protected when you use this website, place an order, book a workshop or subscribe to updates

By using this website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

 

1. What Information I Collect

Depending on how you use this website, I may collect:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Postal address

  • Phone number

  • Order details

  • Workshop booking details

  • Business contact details (for branded commissions)

  • Logos or artwork supplied for commissioned work

  • Website usage data (analytics)

Payment information is processed securely by my payment provider (Square) and is not stored by me.

 

2. How Your Information Is Used

Your information is used to:

  • Process and deliver orders

  • Deliver workshops

  • Manage branded commissions

  • Respond to enquiries

  • Comply with UK tax and accounting requirements

  • Improve the website through analytics

  • Send marketing emails (if you have opted in)

I do not sell personal data.

 

3. Email Marketing

If you subscribe to updates, your email address will be used to send occasional news about products, workshops and studio updates.

You can unsubscribe at any time using the link included in every email.

Marketing emails are only sent with your consent.

 

4. Website Analytics & Advertising

This website may use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use the site.

These tools may collect information such as:

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on pages

  • Browser type

  • IP address (anonymised where possible)

This website may also use advertising platforms (such as Meta/Facebook or Instagram) to promote products and measure ad performance.

These services may use cookies or tracking technologies to:

  • Understand how visitors interact with the site

  • Show relevant advertisements

  • Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns

Non-essential cookies are only activated with your consent via the cookie banner.

 

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK data protection law, I process personal data:

  • To fulfil a contract (orders and workshop bookings)

  • To comply with legal obligations

  • Based on consent (marketing emails and non-essential cookies)

  • Where necessary for legitimate business interests (such as improving the website)

 

6. Data Sharing

Personal data is shared only where necessary to operate the business, including:

  • Wix (website hosting)

  • Payment processor (Square)

  • Email marketing providers

  • Shipping providers

  • Analytics and advertising platforms

These providers process data securely and in accordance with data protection law.

 

7. Data Retention

Order and financial records are retained in line with UK accounting requirements.

Marketing data is retained until you unsubscribe.

Commission artwork is retained only as long as necessary for the project unless otherwise agreed.

 

8. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction

  • Request deletion (where legally possible)

  • Withdraw consent for marketing

  • Object to processing

To exercise your rights, contact nika@nikakurentceramics.com.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

 

9. Cookies

This website uses cookies to ensure it functions properly and to analyse traffic and advertising performance.

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time via the cookie banner.

 

10. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page.

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