Privacy Policy

Welcome to C. Kowska. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have when visiting www.ckowska.com or purchasing artwork from us.

By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Who We Are

C. Kowska is an independent fine art photography studio and online gallery offering photographic prints and related content to visitors worldwide.

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, you may contact us through the contact form or the email address listed on the Website.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you interact with our Website, you may provide:

Your name
Email address
Billing and shipping address
Telephone number (if provided)
Information submitted through contact forms
Newsletter subscription details
Order information
Payment information (processed securely by third-party payment providers)

Information Collected Automatically

When you browse our Website, we may automatically collect:

IP address
Browser type and version
Device information
Operating system
Pages visited
Time spent on the Website
Referring website
Cookie and analytics data

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Process and fulfill print orders
Deliver purchased artwork
Respond to enquiries
Provide customer support
Improve the Website and user experience
Send newsletters and updates (only with your consent where required)
Prevent fraud and maintain Website security
Comply with applicable legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Where required by applicable law, including the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we process personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

Your consent
Performance of a contract
Compliance with legal obligations
Our legitimate business interests

5. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Ensure the Website functions correctly
Remember your preferences
Analyse Website traffic
Improve performance
Measure the effectiveness of marketing activities

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Some Website features may not function properly without cookies.

Read more about our cookie policy here.

6. Analytics

We may use analytics services such as Google Analytics or similar providers to better understand how visitors use our Website.

Analytics providers may collect:

IP address (where permitted)
Device information
Browser information
Pages viewed
Session duration
Approximate geographic location

This information helps us improve the website and our content.

7. Newsletter

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we may occasionally send:

New print releases
Photography projects
Exhibition announcements
Travel journals
Behind-the-scenes stories
Promotions and special offers

You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in every email.

8. Orders and Payments

When purchasing prints or other products, we collect only the information necessary to:

Process your order
Arrange payment
Ship your purchase
Communicate regarding your order
Handle returns or refunds
Meet accounting and tax obligations

Payments are processed securely through trusted third-party payment providers. C. Kowska does not store your complete credit or debit card information.

9. Third-Party Services

To operate our Website, we may use trusted third-party providers, including:

Website hosting
Payment processors
Print fulfilment partners
Shipping providers
Email marketing services
Analytics providers
Social media platforms

These providers process personal information only as necessary to provide their services and maintain their own privacy policies.

10. International Visitors

Because C. Kowska serves customers worldwide, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence.

Where required by law, appropriate safeguards are implemented to protect international data transfers.

11. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

Complete orders
Provide customer support
Meet legal and tax obligations
Resolve disputes
Maintain legitimate business records

After this period, personal information is securely deleted or anonymised where appropriate.

12. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate information
Request deletion
Restrict processing
Object to processing
Withdraw consent
Request data portability
Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact details available on the website.

13. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.

While we strive to use commercially acceptable means of protecting your data, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure.

14. Children's Privacy

This Website is intended for a general audience and is not directed toward children under the age of 13, or the minimum legal age in your jurisdiction.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

15. External Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

16. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be published on this page together with the revised effective date.

17. Contact

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact C. Kowska using the contact form or email address available on the Website.

C. Kowska.