Privacy Policy

Updated: April 2026

Welcome to Robert Blonski Visual Artist. This policy explains how your personal data is handled when you use this website, which operates as both a portfolio and an online store.

By using this site, you agree to the practices described below.

Information We Collect

Cookies & Consent

This site uses a cookie consent bar with Accept and Deny options. Cookies fall into two categories:

  • Necessary cookies – Required for the site to function properly, such as WooCommerce cart and session handling, and basic security.
  • Optional cookies – Set only if you click Accept. These may include limited functionality-related cookies where applicable.

You can change or withdraw your consent at any time using the cookie settings link available on the site.

Visitor Logging

This site uses a private, self-hosted visitor log to monitor traffic and security. When you visit, we may record:

  • Your IP address
  • Country and approximate city, derived from your IP
  • Pages visited, browser type, and device type
  • Date and time of the visit

This data is stored only on our own server, is never shared with third parties, and is automatically deleted after 30 days. It is used solely to understand site traffic and identify security threats such as malicious bots.

IP addresses are considered personal data under GDPR. The legal basis for this processing is legitimate interest — specifically, maintaining the security and basic operation of the website.

WooCommerce & Purchases

When you place an order or create an account, we collect:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Billing and shipping address
  • Phone number (optional)

This information is used solely to process and fulfil your order and to provide customer support. We do not sell or share this data, except where necessary to complete transactions, such as with payment providers.

Mailchimp Newsletter

You may optionally subscribe to updates via a Mailchimp sign-up form. Only your email address is required. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link included in every email.

How We Use Your Information

Your data is used only where necessary:

  • To process orders and provide customer support
  • To operate and maintain the website securely
  • To send newsletters, if you have opted in

We do not use your data for profiling or targeted advertising.

Analytics

This site does not use Google Analytics or any third-party tracking or marketing tools. All visitor logging is self-hosted, private, and described above under Visitor Logging.

Data Protection

We take reasonable steps to protect your data, including:

  • HTTPS encryption across the entire site
  • Limited access to personal data
  • Use of trusted third-party services only where necessary

No system is completely secure, but industry-standard safeguards are in place.

Third-Party Services

We use a minimal set of third-party services:

  • PayPal – for secure payment processing. We do not store or have access to your payment details.
  • Mailchimp – for email newsletter management.

Your Rights (GDPR)

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction or deletion
  • Withdraw cookie consent at any time
  • Unsubscribe from emails at any time
  • Object to processing based on legitimate interest
  • File a complaint with your local data protection authority

To exercise any of these rights, please use the contact form on this website.

Changes to This Policy

This policy may be updated occasionally. Any changes will be posted here with a revised date.

Contact

For privacy-related questions, please use the contact form available on this website.