Last Updated: 17 12 2025

Welcome to Richard Bostock Fine Art. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how your data is collected, used, stored, and safeguarded when you visit or make a purchase from [your website URL] (the “Site”).

We may collect personal information that you choose to provide when you:

• Purchase artwork or merchandise
• Commission bespoke artwork
• Register for exhibitions or events
• Subscribe to newsletters
• Submit contact forms or inquiries

This may include:

• Full name
• Email address
• Billing and shipping address
• Payment details (processed securely by third‑party providers)
• Details relating to commission requests (e.g., reference images, project descriptions)

When you access the Site, we may automatically collect:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Pages visited
• Time spent on the Site
• Referring website

This information helps us improve our services and understand visitor behaviour.

We may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to:

• Enhance user experience
• Remember your preferences
• Analyse traffic and performance
• Support secure checkout processes

You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not function properly.

We use your information for the following purposes:

• Processing and fulfilling orders
• Managing commission requests
• Responding to inquiries
• Sending newsletters or promotional updates (with your consent)
• Organising exhibitions, events, or workshops
• Improving website functionality and user experience
• Detecting and preventing fraud
• Complying with legal and regulatory obligations

If you are located in the UK or EU, we process your personal data under the following lawful bases:

• Contractual necessity (e.g., fulfilling an order or commission)
• Consent (e.g., newsletter subscriptions)
• Legitimate interests (e.g., website analytics, fraud prevention)
• Legal obligation (e.g., tax and accounting requirements)

We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share information with:

• Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
• Website hosting providers
• Email marketing platforms
• Shipping carriers
• Event or exhibition partners, where necessary
• Legal authorities, if required by law

All third‑party partners are required to handle your information securely.

5. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to servers located outside your country of residence. We take reasonable steps to ensure such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws, including the UK GDPR.

We implement technical and organisational measures to protect your information from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. While we strive to safeguard your data, no online transmission is completely secure.

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

• Fulfil orders or commissions
• Provide customer support
• Meet legal, tax, or accounting obligations

Commission‑related files (e.g., reference images) may be deleted after the project is completed unless you request otherwise.

7. Data Retention

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your data
• Restrict or object to processing
• Request data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at richardsbostock@outlook.com

You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link or contacting us directly. Transactional emails (e.g., order confirmations) will still be sent when necessary.

Our Site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The “Last Updated” date at the top will reflect the most recent version. Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of any changes.

Changes to this Policy

For questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:

Richard Bostock 

Richard Bostock Fine Art 

richardsbostock@outlook.com

Tixall Lodge 

Tixall

Stafford ST18 0XT