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Privacy
Policy

Your privacy matters. This page explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have over your personal data.

Who We Are

This privacy policy applies to nataliemaxted.com, the website of Natalie Maxted, an independent artist based in the United States. References to "we", "us", or "our" refer to Natalie Maxted.

For any privacy-related questions, please contact us via the contact page.

What Information We Collect

We only collect information you provide directly to us. This may include:

  • Email address, submitted when you sign up for our newsletter
  • Name, if you choose to provide it alongside your email
  • Name, email address, and message content submitted via our enquiry or contact forms

We do not collect payment information. All transactions are handled directly through third-party platforms with their own privacy and security standards.

How We Use Your Information

Information collected is used solely for the following purposes:

  • To send you newsletters about new works, exhibitions, and announcements — only if you have opted in
  • To respond to enquiries about artworks, commissions, or general questions
  • To fulfil purchases or shipping arrangements where relevant
We will never sell, rent, trade, or share your personal information with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

Legal Basis for Processing

For visitors in the European Union and United Kingdom, we process your personal data on the following legal bases under GDPR:

  • Consent — you have actively opted in to receive email communications from us
  • Legitimate interests — to respond to direct enquiries you have initiated
  • Contractual necessity — where relevant to the fulfilment of a purchase

You may withdraw your consent at any time. Every email we send includes an unsubscribe link.

Third-Party Services

This website is built and hosted on Squarespace. Squarespace may collect certain technical data including cookies and analytics in accordance with their own privacy policy, available at squarespace.com/privacy.

We may use a third-party email marketing service to send newsletters. Your email address may be stored within that platform for the purpose of sending communications you have opted into. That platform is contractually bound to process your data only as directed by us.

We do not share your data with any other third parties.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Request deletion of your personal data at any time
  • Withdraw consent to email marketing at any time via the unsubscribe link in any email
  • Object to or restrict certain types of processing
  • Lodge a complaint with a relevant data protection authority

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us via the contact page. We will respond within 30 days.

Cookies

This website uses cookies through Squarespace's platform. Cookies are small files placed on your device that help the site function correctly and allow us to understand how visitors use the site.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the site.

We do not use cookies to track individuals across third-party websites or for advertising purposes.

Data Retention

We retain your email address and any associated information for as long as you remain subscribed to our newsletter, or until you request deletion.

Enquiry messages may be retained for a reasonable period for record-keeping and correspondence purposes. If you would like this data removed, please contact us directly.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Continued use of the site following any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Last updated: June 2026