PRIVACY

Effective Date: 10 August 2026

Last Updated: 10 August 2026

At Leanne Dunne Art (“we,” “our,” or “us”), accessible from www.leannedunne.com, protecting the privacy of our visitors and customers is one of our main priorities. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal information we collect, how it is used, and the steps we take to ensure your data remains secure.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information directly from you when you visit our website, make a purchase, subscribe to our newsletter, or get in touch with us.

A. Personal Information You Provide Directly

• Order & Shipping Details: Name, billing address, shipping address, email address, and phone number when you purchase an artwork.
• Payment Information: Payment details (e.g., credit card details, PayPal information). Note: Payments are processed securely via third-party payment gateways; we never store your full payment card details on our servers.
• Communication Data: Name, email address, and message content when you fill out a contact form or send us an email.
• Marketing Preferences: Email address and mailing preferences if you subscribe to our newsletter or collector updates.

B. Information Collected Automatically

Like most WordPress websites, we automatically collect certain technical data when you browse our site:

• Log Data & Device Info: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring pages, and timestamp of your visit.
• Cookies & Tracking: Information about how you interact with our website to optimize site functionality and analyze traffic.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Fulfilling Orders: To process, package, insure, and ship original artworks to you, and to communicate order updates or tracking details.
• Customer Support: To respond to inquiries, commission requests, or general customer service questions.
• Marketing Communications: To send occasional newsletters, updates on new collections, or exhibition announcements (only if you have opted in). You can unsubscribe at any time.
• Website Improvement: To maintain, secure, and improve our WordPress website performance and user experience.
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable tax, accounting, and legal obligations.

3. How We Share Your Information

We respect your privacy and do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We only share data with trusted service providers necessary to operate our business:

• E-Commerce & Website Hosting: Our website host and e-commerce platform (e.g., WordPress / WooCommerce).
• Payment Processors: Secure payment gateways (e.g., Stripe, PayPal) to process transactions.
• Shipping & Logistics: Postal services and courier companies (e.g., Australia Post, DHL) solely to deliver your purchased artwork.
• Email Marketing Tools: Third-party providers (e.g., Mailchimp, MailerLite) if you choose to subscribe to our newsletter.
• Analytics Providers: Services like Google Analytics to help us understand website traffic and usage patterns.

All third-party providers are required to handle your data securely and in accordance with privacy laws.

4. Cookies and Web Technologies

Our WordPress site uses standard cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us:

• Remember items in your shopping cart.
• Understand website traffic patterns and popular pages.
• Save your preferences for future visits.

You can choose to disable cookies through your individual browser settings; however, doing so may affect the functionality of certain website features (such as the checkout process).

5. Data Security and Retention

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, or alteration.

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, including satisfying legal, accounting, or tax requirements (such as retaining sales invoices for financial auditing).

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you have rights regarding your personal information:

• Access & Correction: The right to request access to or correction of the personal data we hold about you.
• Deletion: The right to request that we delete your personal data, subject to legal retention obligations.
• Opt-Out: The right to unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time via the “Unsubscribe” link in any email or by contacting us directly.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

7. External Links

Our website may contain links to external sites (such as social media profiles like Instagram). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. We encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.

8. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our business operations or legal obligations. Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact us at:

• Business Name: Leanne Dunne Art
• Email: leaterry75@hotmail.com
• Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
• Website: www.leannedunne.com