Privacy & Cookie Policy

Last updated: February 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to www.artshastings.com (“we”, “our”, or “the website”).

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

This policy explains what information we collect, how it is used, and how cookies operate on this website.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

If you contact us directly or complete a linked form, we may collect:

Name
Email address
Any information you choose to provide

We use this information only to respond to enquiries or for the purpose clearly stated at the point of collection.

We do not sell or share your information for marketing purposes.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:

IP address
Browser type
Device type
Pages visited
Date and time of access

3. Google Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google.

Google Analytics uses cookies to help us understand how visitors use our website. The information generated by these cookies may include your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on pages.

We use this information to analyse website traffic and improve the performance and content of the site.

Google may process this information on servers located outside the UK. Google processes data in accordance with its own Privacy Policy:

https://policies.google.com/privacy

Google Analytics cookies are only activated after you provide consent via our cookie banner.

4. Cookies

4.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website.

4.2 Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are required for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off.

PHPSESSID – Manages user session.
wpEmojiSettingsSupports – WordPress functionality.
breakdance_view_count
breakdance_session_count
breakdance_last_session_id

These cookies do not collect personal data for marketing purposes.

Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics cookies to collect anonymous information about how visitors use our website. These cookies are only placed after you give consent.

Examples may include cookies such as:

_ga
_ga_*

4.3 Managing Cookies

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time using our cookie banner settings.

You can also control cookies through your browser settings.

5. Third-Party Services

Adobe Fonts

This website uses Adobe Fonts to display typography. When the site loads, your browser may connect to Adobe servers to retrieve font files, which may involve the transmission of your IP address.

Adobe processes this data in accordance with its Privacy Policy:

https://www.adobe.com/uk/privacy.html

Google Forms

This website includes a link to a Google Form hosted by Google.

If you submit information via that form, your data will be processed and stored by Google in accordance with Google’s Privacy Policy.

We only use submitted information for the purpose stated on the form.

6. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process personal data under the following lawful bases:

Consent – For analytics cookies.
Legitimate interest – For responding to enquiries and maintaining website security.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data from unauthorised access, misuse, or disclosure.

8. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

Access your personal data
Request correction
Request deletion
Object to processing
Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

ICO website: https://ico.org.uk

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page.

10. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy & Cookie Policy, please contact:

hello@artshastings.com