Postcard from Provence
Privacy policy
This page explains, in plain language, the information used to run Postcard from Provence and its auction.
Draft for review: confirm the services and retention periods below before replacing the current legal policy.
Information you provide
Information may be provided when you subscribe, leave a comment, contact Julian, register for an auction account, bid, pay for a painting or supply delivery details. The information requested depends on the service you choose to use.
Comments and contact
A comment uses the name you choose to publish. An email address may be required for moderation and spam prevention but is not displayed with the comment. Contact messages are used to answer the enquiry and maintain necessary correspondence.
Email subscriptions
Subscription details are used to send the painting and auction messages requested. Every marketing message should provide a way to unsubscribe. Add the confirmed email provider and its privacy link here.
Auction accounts and bidding
The auction keeps account, bidding, order and fulfilment records needed to operate fairly, provide customer service, prevent abuse and maintain the historical record. Some financial and transaction records may need to be retained for legal or accounting reasons.
Payments
Card payments are handled by the appointed payment provider. Postcard from Provence does not need to store complete card numbers. Add the confirmed provider name, applicable link and exact data flow here.
Security and service providers
Only people and service providers who need information to operate the site, deliver messages, process payments, prevent spam, monitor reliability or provide support should receive it. Access is restricted and systems are backed up and monitored.
Cookies and local preferences
The site may use essential cookies for accounts, security and comments. The Light, Dark or Original appearance choice is stored in the browser on the device. Optional analytics or advertising cookies should be listed here only if they are actually used.
Your questions and rights
To ask about personal information, request a correction or raise a privacy concern, use the contact form. Applicable rights depend on location and the reason information is retained.
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