UK GDPR Compliance
Paul Artistry is committed to respecting your data protection rights under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). This page explains how your personal data is handled and the rights you have under this law.
Scope and Applicability
This compliance page applies to all visitors of Paul Artistry, regardless of location. While the website is based in Australia, it is accessible to users in the United Kingdom and therefore adheres to UK GDPR requirements for any personal data collected from UK residents.
Your Rights Under UK GDPR
Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Right of access: You may request confirmation of whether your personal data is being processed and obtain a copy of it.
- Right to rectification: You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
- Right to erasure: You may request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.
- Right to restriction of processing: You may request limitation on how your data is used.
- Right to data portability: You may request your data in a structured, commonly used format.
- Right to object: You may object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
- Right not to be subject to automated decision-making: This does not apply as no automated decision-making is used.
How We Comply
Paul Artistry is an informational blog with no user registration, accounts, or database storage of personal information. We do not collect personal data for commercial purposes. Any data collected is limited to:
- Anonymous analytics data via third-party tools (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Server log files (IP addresses, browser type, pages visited) for security and performance
- Information voluntarily submitted via contact forms
We do not sell, share, or otherwise profit from personal data. We use only necessary cookies for site functionality and analytics, with user consent obtained via a cookie banner.
Data We Process
Under UK GDPR, the following categories of personal data may be processed:
- IP addresses
- Device identifiers
- Browser and usage data
- Name and email address (only if submitted via contact form)
Legal Basis for Processing
Our processing of personal data is based on the following legal grounds under UK GDPR:
- Legitimate interests: For website security, performance, and analytics
- Consent: For non-essential cookies and processing via contact forms
How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of your rights under UK GDPR, please contact us via email at [email protected]. Include your full name, the right you wish to exercise, and any relevant details (e.g., email address used on the site). We will respond without undue delay.
Response Timeframes
We aim to respond to all requests within one month of receipt. If your request is complex or numerous, we may extend this period by a further two months, and we will inform you within one month of the reasons for the delay.
No Discrimination Policy
We will not deny you access to content, charge you different prices, or provide a different level of service because you exercised your rights under UK GDPR.
Updates and Changes
We may update this compliance page periodically to reflect changes in law or our practices. Any material changes will be posted here with an updated effective date.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this compliance page or wish to exercise your rights, please contact:
Oliver Barnet
Email: [email protected]
Address: Queensland University of Technology, 2 George St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK’s independent supervisory authority for data protection: ico.org.uk.
