Privacy Policy

This website is operated by Sasha Shalmina, a sole trader based in Scotland, United Kingdom.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, you can contact:

Email: info@sashashalmina.com

We may collect and process the following personal data:

• Name

• Email address

• Postal address (when you purchase physical artwork)

• Payment-related information (processed securely by third-party payment providers)

• Messages sent via contact forms or email

• Newsletter sign-up information

We do not collect any special category (sensitive) personal data.

Your data is collected when you:

• Sign up to my mailing list

• Purchase artwork through the website

• Contact me via forms or email

• Browse the website (via cookies and analytics tools)

Your personal data is used to:

• Fulfil and deliver artwork orders

• Communicate with you about your purchase

• Send newsletters and updates (only if you have opted in)

• Improve the website and understand how it is used

• Comply with legal and accounting obligations
   

I only process your data where there is a lawful basis to do so, including consent, contract performance, and legitimate interests.

If you subscribe to my mailing list, your name and email address are stored and managed using Flodesk. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email, or by contacting me directly. Your data will never be sold or shared for third-party marketing purposes.

Payments on this website are processed securely by Stripe and PayPal. I do not store or have access to your full payment card details.

These providers only process your data in accordance with their own privacy policies and applicable data protection laws.

This website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and understand how the site is used.
This may include:
 

• Google Analytics

• Meta (Facebook & Instagram) Pixel
   

Cookies may collect information such as pages visited, time spent on the site, and interactions with content. You can manage or withdraw your consent for cookies at any time via the cookie banner or your browser settings.

Your personal data may be shared only with trusted third parties where necessary, including:

• Email marketing services (Flodesk)

• Payment processors (Stripe, PayPal)

• Website and analytics providers (Wix, Google, Meta)

All third parties are required to handle your data securely and in compliance with UK GDPR.

I only keep your personal data for as long as necessary:

• Order and transaction data is retained for legal and tax purposes

• Mailing list data is retained until you unsubscribe

• Contact enquiries are kept only as long as needed to respond

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data I hold about you

• Request correction of inaccurate data

• Request deletion of your data

• Object to or restrict processing

• Withdraw consent at any time

• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact info@sashashalmina.com.

Appropriate technical and organisational measures are in place to protect your personal data from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Last updated: 19th Dec 2025.