PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: March 2026

At John Dawson Artist, your privacy is important. This Privacy Policy explains how personal information is collected, used, and protected when you visit this website or contact us about artwork or portrait commissions.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information when you:

Submit a contact form
Request a portrait commission
Send reference photos for artwork
Subscribe to updates or newsletters
Communicate via email

The information collected may include:

Name
Email address
Phone number (if provided)
Photos or images submitted for portrait commissions
Any information you voluntarily include in messages

We may also automatically collect basic technical information such as:

IP address
Browser type
Pages visited on the website
General location information

This information helps improve the website and user experience.

2. How Your Information Is Used

Your information may be used to:

Respond to enquiries
Discuss and complete portrait commissions
Provide customer support
Improve the website and services
Send updates about artwork or services (if you have requested them)

Your information will never be sold or rented to third parties.

3. Photos Provided for Portraits

If you provide photographs for a portrait commission:

They will only be used for the purpose of creating your artwork.
Images will be stored securely and treated as private.
Artwork images may be displayed in the artist’s portfolio, website, or social media, unless you specifically request that your commission remain private.

You may request that your portrait not be displayed publicly.

4. Cookies and Website Analytics

This website may use cookies or analytics tools to understand how visitors use the site.

Cookies help us:

Understand website traffic
Improve performance
Provide a better browsing experience

You can disable cookies through your browser settings if you prefer.

5. Third-Party Services

This website may contain links to external platforms such as:

Social media sites
Payment providers
Portfolio platforms

These services have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices.

6. Data Security

Reasonable steps are taken to protect your personal information from:

Loss
Misuse
Unauthorised access or disclosure

However, no internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

7. Your Rights

You may request to:

Access the personal information we hold about you
Correct inaccurate information
Request deletion of your information

To do so, please contact us using the details below.

8. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact me as follows:

Email: johndawson@hotmail.com
Website: www.johndawsonartist.com.au

9. Updates to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page.