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Jan Gleaves

Privacy Policy


Effective Date: 1 August 2025Website: www.jangleaves.comContact: jangleaves1@gmail.com


1. Who We Are

This website is owned and managed by Jan Gleaves, a freelance artist based in the UK. The site is built using Wix Studio, which provides the platform and infrastructure that hosts this website.

If you have any questions about your personal data, you can contact Jan directly at:📧 jangleaves1@gmail.com


2. What Personal Data We Collect

When you visit this website, certain information may be collected either automatically or directly from you:


a. Contact Form Submissions


If you fill out a contact form, we collect your name, email address, and any message you include. This information is used solely to respond to your enquiry.


b. Site Usage and Cookies


Wix may use cookies and similar technologies to improve site performance and security. These may collect data like:

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on the site

  • Type of device and browser

  • General location (e.g. city or region)

This data is anonymised and used to help improve the website experience.

You can control or disable cookies at any time via your browser settings. You’ll also see a cookie banner on first visit, allowing you to accept or adjust cookie preferences in line with GDPR.


c. Optional Features


This site may contain links to external services (such as Instagram, Printify, or online stores). These services operate independently and may collect data according to their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing their policies when using those services.


3. How Your Data is Stored


Data collected through the contact form is stored securely via Wix’s servers. Wix is fully GDPR-compliant and hosts data in secure data centres.

Emails sent directly to jangleaves1@gmail.com are stored securely within Google’s email system.


4. Why We Collect This Data


We collect and use your data for the following reasons:

  • To respond to messages or enquiries

  • To analyse and improve website performance

  • To maintain the site’s security and functionality

We do not use your personal information for marketing purposes unless you have explicitly opted in.


5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)


In accordance with the UK GDPR and EU GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases:

  • Consent – for contact form use and cookie acceptance

  • Legitimate interest – to operate a functional and secure website


6. How Long We Keep Your Data


  • Messages sent via the website or email are stored for no more than 12 months, unless needed for legal or administrative purposes.

  • Anonymous analytics data may be retained longer to monitor long-term site performance.


7. Your Rights


You have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data

  • Ask us to correct or delete it

  • Withdraw your consent at any time

  • Object to processing or request restriction

  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you feel your data has been mishandled

To exercise any of these rights, contact: jangleaves1@gmail.com


8. Changes to This Policy


This Privacy Policy may be updated occasionally to reflect changes in law or how the site operates. The “Effective Date” at the top will indicate the latest version.


9. Contact Us


If you have any questions about this policy or your personal data, please get in touch:📧 jangleaves1@gmail.com

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