Pencil Portraits                   by                             Martin Purnell

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Terms and Conditions

Welcome to our website. If you continue to browse and use this website, you are agreeing to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions of use, which together with our privacy policy govern [M Purnell Fine Art]’s relationship with you in relation to this website. If you disagree with any part of these terms and conditions, please do not use our website.

The term ‘[M Purnell Fine Art]’ or ‘us’ or ‘we’ refers to the owner of the website whose registered business is M Purnell Fine Art .  The term ‘you’ refers to the user or viewer of our website.

The use of this website is subject to the following terms of use: 

• The content of the pages of this website is for your general information and use only. It is subject to change without notice.
• This website uses cookies to monitor browsing preferences. 
• Neither I nor any third parties provide any warranty or guarantee as to the accuracy, timeliness, performance, completeness or suitability of the information and materials found or offered on this website for any particular purpose. You acknowledge that such information and materials may contain inaccuracies or errors and we expressly exclude liability for any such inaccuracies or errors to the fullest extent permitted by law.
• Your use of any information or materials on this website is entirely at your own risk, for which we shall not be liable. It shall be your own responsibility to ensure that any products, services or information available through this website meet your specific requirements.
• This website contains material which is owned by or licensed to us. This material includes, but is not limited to, the design, layout, look, appearance and graphics. Reproduction is prohibited other than in accordance with the copyright notice, which forms part of these terms and conditions.
• All trademarks reproduced in this website, which are not the property of, or licensed to the operator, are acknowledged on the website.
• Unauthorised use of this website may give rise to a claim for damages and/or be a criminal offence.
• From time to time, this website may also include links to other websites. These links are provided for your convenience to provide further information. They do not signify that we endorse the website(s). We have no responsibility for the content of the linked website(s).
• Your use of this website and any dispute arising out of such use of the website is subject to the laws of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

Registered address:
M Purnell Fine Art
 

Privacy Policy

This privacy policy sets out how [M Purnell Fine Art] uses and protects any information that you give [M Purnell Fine Art] when you use this website.

[M Purnell Fine Art] is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this website, then you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement.

[M Purnell Fine Art] may change this policy from time to time by updating this page. You should check this page from time to time to ensure that you are happy with any changes. This policy is effective from 01/11/2024.

What we collect

I may collect the following information:

• Contact information (including email address ) for puposes of communication during the commissioning process and for mailing final artwork

What I do with the information we gather

I require this information  for the following reasons:

• Internal record keeping.

Security

I am committed to ensuring that your information is secure. In order to prevent unauthorized access or disclosure, I have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information I collect online.

How we use cookies

A cookie is a small file which asks permission to be placed on your computer’s hard drive. Once you agree, the file is added and the cookie helps analyse web traffic or lets you know when you visit a particular site. Cookies allow web applications to respond to you as an individual. The web application can tailor its operations to your needs, likes and dislikes by gathering and remembering information about your preferences.

I use traffic log cookies to identify which pages are being used. This helps me analyse data about web page traffic and improve my website in order to tailor it to customer needs. I only use this information for statistical analysis purposes and then the data is removed from the system.

Overall, cookies help me provide you with a better website, by enabling me to monitor which pages you find useful and which you do not. A cookie in no way gives me access to your computer or any information about you, other than the data you choose to share with me.

You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. This may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website.

Links to other websites

My website may contain links to other websites of interest. However, once you have used these links to leave our site, you should note that I do not have any control over that other website. Therefore, I cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide whilst visiting such sites and such sites are not governed by this privacy statement. You should exercise caution and look at the privacy statement applicable to the website in question.

Controlling your personal information

You may choose to restrict the collection or use of your personal information in the following ways:

• whenever you are asked to fill in a form on the website, look for the box that you can click to indicate that you do not want the information to be used by anybody for direct marketing purposes
• if you have previously agreed to me using your personal information for direct marketing purposes, you may change your mind at any time by writing to or emailing me at martin@mpurnellfineart.co.uk

I will not sell, distribute or lease your personal information to third parties unless I have your permission or are required by law to do so. I may use your personal information to send you promotional information about third parties which I think you may find interesting if you tell me that you wish this to happen.

You may request details of personal information which I hold about you under the Data Protection Act 1998. A small fee will be payable. If you would like a copy of the information held on you, please write to martin@mpurnellfineart.co.uk

If you believe that any information I am holding on you is incorrect or incomplete, please email me as soon as possible, at martin@mpurnellfineart.co.uk We will promptly correct any information found to be incorrect.

I am committed to ensuring the best standards of practice in all my activities. Visitors to my web site can be assured that the protection of privacy and confidentiality are given the highest priority. All personal information is collected, held and used in strict compliance with the Data Protection Act 1998.

Information Collected

I do not collect any personal information from visitors to my website other than information that is knowingly and voluntarily given. Anonymous information is collected, such as the number of visitors to the website in a given period, but it is purely statistical and cannot be used to identify an individual user. Cookies are not used to collect any other information from visitors to the website. Visitors interested in requesting more information can provide contact details via a fill-in form. Visitors cannot be contacted unless such information is given. Visitors are also invited to give additional company information but a decision not to do so does not affect any subsequent negotiations or discussions.

Use of Information

The information collected will be used to contact you with further details of our current activities or to send details of future initiatives or events. It may also be used for research purposes. You can inform me at any time if you no longer require such information to be sent.

Third Party Disclosure

I will NEVER pass any personal information on to any third party without your consent.

Data Security

I take appropriate measures to safeguard the information I hold from unauthorised access or improper use. My database is stored in a secure, password protected location. Only users authorised by me have access to this data.

Integrity

I take all reasonable measures to ensure that the information I hold is accurate. In particular I use reliable collection methods and destroy or convert to an anonymous form any out-of-date data. Individuals may request details of all personal information held by me so as to contest inaccurate or incomplete data, verify the information and have it corrected as appropriate.

Children

My website is not targeted at children but in any event personal information will not knowingly be collected from children under fourteen years without parental consent.

Enforcement

Any queries relating to my collection or use of personal information should be addressed to martin@mpurnell.co.uk