Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 2026

1. Who we are

This website belongs to Sonia Scott-Job, an artist based in Twyford, Berkshire, UK. If you have any questions about how your personal data is used, please contact: soniascottjob@gmail.com

2. What information we collect

We may collect the following personal information:

  • Email address — when you subscribe to the mailing list via this website

  • Name — if you choose to provide it when subscribing or making an enquiry

  • Contact details — if you fill in an enquiry or contact form

  • Usage data — anonymous information about how you use this website, collected via Squarespace's built-in analytics

3. How we use your information

We use your information to:

  • Send you email updates about new artwork, exhibitions, art classes, commissions, and other news (mailing list subscribers only)

  • Respond to enquiries you send via the contact form

  • Improve the website based on anonymous usage data

We will never sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Legal basis for processing (GDPR)

We process your personal data on the following legal bases:

  • Consent — you have explicitly opted in to receive email communications by subscribing to the mailing list

  • Legitimate interests — responding to enquiries you initiate

5. Email marketing

This website uses Squarespace Email Campaigns to manage and send newsletters. Your email address is stored securely within Squarespace's platform. You can unsubscribe from the mailing list at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email, or by emailing soniascottjob@gmail.com.

6. Cookies and analytics

This website is built on Squarespace, which may use cookies to provide core functionality and collect anonymous analytics data (such as page views and traffic sources). No personally identifiable information is collected through cookies.

You can control cookie settings through your browser. For more information about how Squarespace handles data, please refer to Squarespace's Privacy Policy.

7. How long we keep your data

  • Mailing list subscribers — your email address is retained until you unsubscribe

  • Enquiry data — retained only as long as necessary to respond to your enquiry

  • Analytics data — anonymised and retained by Squarespace in accordance with their policies

8. Your rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you

  • Correct any inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")

  • Object to or restrict our use of your data

  • Withdraw consent at any time (without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact: soniascottjob@gmail.com

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk or by calling 0303 123 1113.

9. Data security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal data. Your information is stored within Squarespace's secure platform, which is certified to industry security standards.

10. Third-party links

This website may contain links to external websites (for example, social media profiles). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and recommend you review their privacy policies independently.

11. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date at the top.

12. Contact

For any privacy-related questions or requests: Sonia Scott-Job soniascottjob@gmail.com Twyford, Berkshire, UK