Privacy Policy for Starty Arty

Effective Date: 10 February 2025

At Starty Arty, we prioritise the safety and privacy of your personal data while delivering our art classes and workshops for children. We collect only necessary information, such as parent/guardian contact details, child safety information (e.g., allergies), and payment details. Our website is hosted on Wix, which securely processes and stores your data, including payment transactions. While we take measures like SSL encryption and comply with GDPR standards, Wix’s systems handle certain aspects of data security. Data is retained only as long as necessary for service delivery or legal obligations. We may use cookies to improve user experience, and you can manage preferences via your browser. Additionally, children’s data is collected only with parental consent, ensuring their privacy and safety. Wix may store data on international servers, but these transfers are safeguarded by GDPR-compliant mechanisms. If you have concerns or wish to exercise your GDPR rights, contact us at startyarty.uk@gmail.com.

Thank you for trusting us with your information.

Full Privacy Policy for Starty Arty

At Starty Arty, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and related laws.

By using our website (hosted by Wix) or booking our services, you agree to the terms of this policy.

1. Who We Are

Starty Arty provides art classes and workshops for children. As a small business, Starty Arty operates online and does not have a physical office open to the public.

For any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or data protection, please contact us at:

Email: startyarty.uk@gmail.com

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We collect the following data to deliver our services:

Data Provided by You

Parent/Guardian Details: Name, email address, payment details.
Child Information: Name, age, allergies, and any other information needed for their safety and participation in our classes.

Automatically Collected Data

Device Information: IP address, browser type, and operating system.
Cookies: Used to enhance your website experience (see Section 8).

3. How We Collect Your Data

We collect data through:

Booking Forms: When you register for classes/workshops or contact us via the website.
Payments: Processed securely using Wix’s built-in payment system.
Cookies and Analytics: To monitor website performance and improve user experience.

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

Service Delivery: To manage bookings, register children for classes, and ensure their safety.
Communication: To send booking confirmations, class updates, or respond to queries.
Payments: To process payments securely via Wix.
Health and Safety: To accommodate allergies or other important needs.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data under the following legal bases:

Consent: For sensitive information such as allergies.
Contractual Necessity: To provide services you’ve booked.
Legal Obligations: To comply with health and safety or financial regulations.
Legitimate Interests: To improve services and communicate with you.

6. Sharing Your Data

We only share data as necessary to provide our services:

Wix.com: Our website platform, which processes payments and hosts your data securely.
Payment Providers: For example, Stripe or PayPal (used through Wix).
Authorities: In emergencies or where required by law.

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary:

Registration details: Until your child no longer participates in our classes.
Payment data: Handled by Wix or payment providers and not stored by us directly.
Allergy/medical information: Retained only during the child’s participation in our workshops.

Once no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymise your data.

8. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies, which are small text files stored on your device to enhance your experience. We use:

Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality.
Analytics Cookies: To understand website performance and improve services.

You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings or through our cookie banner.

9. Your GDPR Rights

You have the following rights under GDPR:

Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
Correction: Update any inaccurate or incomplete data.
Erasure: Request deletion of your data where no longer necessary.
Restriction: Limit how we process your data.
Objection: Object to data processing for specific purposes.
Data Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format.

To exercise these rights, contact us at startyarty.uk@gmail.com. We will respond within one month.

10. International Data Transfers

As Wix may store data on servers outside the UK/EU (e.g., in the United States, Ireland, South Korea, Taiwan, and Israel), such transfers are safeguarded by GDPR-compliant mechanisms, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions.

11. Data Security

We take steps to protect your data, including SSL encryption and secure payment systems. While we strive to ensure your data is secure, no system is entirely foolproof.

12. Children's Data Protection

Protecting children's privacy is paramount. For children under 13, we require consent from a parent or guardian before collecting personal data. Consent is obtained by completing the booking form for a course or workshop. To verify parental responsibility, we include a confirmation tick box within the form, where the individual affirms they are the parent or legal guardian of the child. We ensure that our communications are clear and age-appropriate, and we encourage parents to discuss this policy with their children to ensure understanding.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as needed to reflect changes in laws or our services. Updates will be posted on this page, and where necessary, we’ll notify you.

14. Complaints

If you have concerns about our use of your data, contact us at startyarty.uk@gmail.com. If unsatisfied, you can lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at https://ico.org.uk.

Thank you for trusting Starty Arty with your data. We are committed to protecting your privacy.