Privacy Policy.

Last updated: April 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit my website, Meganeccles.co.uk, or get in touch with me.

1. Who I am

I am Megan Eccles, an artist based in the United Kingdom.

If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is used, you can contact me at: Meganeccles04@gmail.com

2. What personal data I collect

When you use the contact form on my website, I may collect the following information:

  • First name

  • Surname

  • Email address

  • Subject (optional)

  • Message content

I only collect the information you choose to provide.

3. How I use your data

I use your personal data solely to:

  • Respond to your enquiries

  • Communicate with you about commissions, exhibitions, or questions

  • Maintain a record of our correspondence where necessary

I do not use your data for marketing purposes or mailing lists.

4. Legal basis for processing

Under UK data protection law, I rely on legitimate interests as the legal basis for processing your data- specifically, responding to enquiries and managing communications.

5. How your data is stored

Your data is stored securely via:

  • My email inbox (where contact form submissions are sent)

  • My Squarespace account (which stores form submissions)

I take reasonable steps to ensure your data is kept secure, including using password-protected accounts.

6. How long I keep your data

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

  • Respond to your enquiry

  • Maintain relevant records of communication

I periodically review and delete enquiries that are no longer needed.

7. Sharing your data

I do not sell or share your personal data with third parties.

However, your data may be processed by trusted service providers that support my website, including:

  • Squarespace (website hosting and form handling)

These providers process data only as necessary to deliver their services.

8. Cookies

This website uses cookies to ensure it functions properly and to understand how visitors interact with the site.

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

I use the following types of cookies:

  • Essential cookies – required for the website to function correctly

  • Analytics cookies – provided by Squarespace to help me understand how visitors use the site (e.g. pages visited, time spent on the site)

  • Marketing cookies – these may be set by the website platform or third-party services, although I do not actively use cookies for advertising or marketing purposes

When you first visit the site, you are given the option to accept or decline non-essential cookies, or to manage your preferences.

You can change your cookie preferences at any time using the cookie banner settings.

9. External links

My website includes links to external platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn.

If you click these links, you will be directed to third-party websites. I am not responsible for their privacy practices, and I encourage you to review their policies.

10. Your rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Object to or restrict processing in certain circumstances

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me at Meganeccles04@gmail.com

11. Changes to this policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

Contact

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

Megan Eccles
Meganeccles04@gmail.com