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Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 25 February 2026

At AI Art Cook we operate aiartcook.com and are committed to protecting your privacy under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you visit the Site, purchase AI-generated art prints or related products/services (the "Service"), sign up for newsletters, or contact us.

By using the Site or Service, you agree to this Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site or Service.1. Who We Are (Data Controller)We are the data controller for the personal data we process.
Business: AI Art Cook
Location: Scotland, United Kingdom
Email: scott@aiartcook.com

• Ordering/account creation: name, email, billing/shipping address, phone (optional), order details.

• Contact/newsletter: email, name, preferences.

• We do not store full payment card details (handled by processors like Stripe/PayPal).

b. Automatically Collected

• Device/usage: IP address, browser, OS, pages viewed, time/date, referring pages (via tools like Google Analytics).

• Cookies & similar: See section 9.

c. From Third Parties

• Payment/shipping partners, analytics providers.

We do not collect special category data unless voluntarily provided (which we do not require).3. Lawful Basis for Processing (UK GDPR Article 6)We process data on these bases:

• Contract necessity: To fulfil orders, process payments, ship products.

• Legal obligation: Tax records, compliance.

• Legitimate interests: Site improvement, fraud prevention, direct marketing (with opt-out), analytics (balanced against your rights).

• Consent: Marketing emails/newsletters (you can withdraw anytime).

How We Use Your Information

To:

• Process/fulfil orders and provide support.

• Manage accounts and send transactional emails.

• Send marketing (with consent).

• Analyse/improve the Site.

• Prevent fraud and comply with law.

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell personal data. Sharing is limited to:

• Service providers (e.g., print-on-demand, shipping, payment processors, email tools) bound by contracts.

• Legal requirements (e.g., HMRC, court orders).

• Business transfers (e.g., merger).

International Data Transfers

Data may transfer outside the UK (e.g., to US-based providers like Google). We use UK-approved safeguards: UK International Data Transfer Agreement/Addendum, adequacy decisions, or binding contracts.7. Your Rights Under UK GDPRYou have rights to:

• Access, correct, erase, restrict, or port your data.

• Object to processing (e.g., legitimate interests or marketing).

• Withdraw consent.

Email us at scott@aiartcook.com

to exercise rights. We respond within one month (extendable). Complaints: Contact the ICO (ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint).

Data Security & Retention

We use reasonable measures (encryption, secure servers). Data kept only as needed (e.g., order records 6–7 years for tax; marketing until unsubscribe). Then deleted/anonymised.

Cookies & Similar Technologies (PECR)We use cookies for:

• Essential (site function, e.g., cart/login) – no consent needed.

• Analytics/performance (e.g., Google Analytics) – consent or low-risk statistical (per 2026 PECR updates).

• Advertising/preferences – consent required.

Consent via banner (freely given, specific, informed). Manage via banner/browser. More in our Cookie Policy (or expand here).

Children's Privacy

Site/Service not for under-16s. We do not knowingly collect child data.

Third-Party Links

We link to third parties (e.g., social media). Not responsible for their practices.

Changes to This Policy

Updates posted here (new effective date). Significant changes notified via email/Site notice.

Contact Us

Email: scott@aiartcook.com