Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Last updated: 5 April 2026
Marcela Pepper (“we”, “us”, or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit or make a purchase from www.marcelapepperart.com, a website hosted on the Wix.com platform.
This policy is written in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. Who We Are
Data Controller: Marcela Pepper
Website: www.marcelapepperart.com
Email: info@marcelapepperart.com
Country of operation: United Kingdom
We are responsible for deciding how and why your personal data is processed.
2. Website Platform (Wix)
Our website is hosted by Wix.com Ltd, which provides the online platform allowing us to present content, take enquiries, and sell goods.
Your personal data may be stored through Wix’s data storage systems, databases, and applications. Wix stores data on secure servers behind a firewall and acts as a data processor on our behalf.
You can view Wix’s Privacy Policy here:
https://www.wix.com/about/privacy
3. What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal data.
Information You Provide to Us
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Name
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Email address
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Postal or delivery address
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Billing address
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Telephone number (if provided)
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Order details and purchase history
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Messages sent via contact forms or email
Payment Information
Payments are processed securely via third‑party payment providers (such as PayPal or credit/debit card processors).
We do not store or have access to your full payment card details.
Automatically Collected Data
When you visit our website, Wix may automatically collect certain technical information, including:
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IP address
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Browser type and version
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Device information
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Pages viewed and interactions
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Date and time of visits
This data is collected using cookies and similar technologies (see Section 8).
4. How We Use Your Personal Data
We only use your personal data where permitted by law, including to:
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Process and fulfil orders
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Communicate with you about purchases or enquiries
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Provide customer support
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Send order confirmations and service‑related updates
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Improve website functionality, content, and user experience
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Comply with legal, tax, and accounting obligations
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties
5. Legal Bases for Processing
Under UK GDPR, we process your personal data on the following lawful bases:
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Contract – to process orders and deliver goods or services
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Legal obligation – to comply with tax, accounting, and consumer law
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Legitimate interests – to operate, secure, and improve our business
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Consent – for marketing communications where required
Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.
6. Sharing Your Personal Data
We may share personal data only where necessary with trusted third parties, including:
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Wix.com (website hosting and infrastructure)
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Payment processors
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Delivery and shipping providers
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Professional advisers (such as accountants)
All third parties are required to process personal data securely and in compliance with data protection law.
7. How Long We Keep Your Data
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:
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Order and transaction data: up to 6 years (legal and tax requirements)
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Contact and enquiry data: as long as needed to respond or maintain records
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Marketing data (if applicable): until consent is withdrawn
When no longer required, data is securely deleted or anonymised.
8. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies provided by Wix.com to ensure the website functions correctly, to analyse how visitors use the site, and to improve performance and content.
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They do not give us access to your computer or to personal files stored on your device.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off. They enable core features such as page navigation, security, and access to forms and checkout functionality.
Functional cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as language preferences or form inputs) and improve your experience.
Analytics cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the website, such as which pages are viewed most often. These cookies are only used with your consent.
Marketing cookies (if used)
Marketing cookies may be used to measure the effectiveness of marketing activity or to display relevant content. These cookies are only placed where you have given explicit consent.
Managing Cookie Preferences
When you visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept, reject, or manage non‑essential cookies.
You can also control or disable cookies at any time through:
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The Wix cookie consent controls
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Your browser settings
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
9. Your Data Protection Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
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Access the personal data we hold about you
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Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
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Request deletion of your personal data
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Object to or restrict processing
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Request data portability
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Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
To exercise your rights, contact us at:
info@marcelapepperart.com
10. Marketing Communications
We will only send marketing communications where:
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You have explicitly opted in, or
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You are an existing customer and the law permits it
You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in marketing emails or by contacting us directly.
11. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data, including:
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Secure website hosting
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Encrypted payment processing
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Restricted access to personal information
While no system is completely secure, we take reasonable steps to safeguard your data.
12. International Data Transfers
Some service providers, including Wix, may process data outside the United Kingdom.
Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards are in place to ensure compliance with UK GDPR.
13. Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for individuals under the age of 18.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
The most current version will always be available on this page.
15. Contact and Complaints
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
https://www.ico.org.uk