Privacy Policy - Angel Art

Effective Date: 23 August 2026

At Angel Art (angelart.ie), accessible from https://angelart.ie, protecting the privacy of our visitors and customers is a top priority. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal information collected, recorded, and processed when you browse or make a purchase from our store.

1. Data Controller Details

For the purposes of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Irish data protection laws, the Data Controller responsible for your personal data is:

Angel Art
42 Austin Friars St
Bellview
Mullingar
Co. Westmeath
N91 AX84
Ireland

Tel: +353 85 229 7176
Email: info@angelart.ie
Website: https://angelart.ie

2. Information We Collect and Legal Basis for Processing

We collect personal data only when necessary to fulfil orders, provide customer service, or improve your browsing experience.

A. Information You Provide Directly

When you place an order or contact us via our WordPress and WooCommerce platform, we collect your name, billing address, shipping address, email address, phone number, and details of the products purchased. The legal basis for this processing is Contractual Necessity to process and deliver your order, and Legitimate Interest to provide customer support.

B. Payment Processing via Stripe

Payment processing is handled securely by our third-party payment provider, Stripe. We do not process or store payment card details on our WordPress servers. Stripe collects card credentials, transaction amounts, and device details directly to authorise transactions safely. The legal basis is Contractual Necessity and Legal Obligation for fraud prevention.

C. Analytics and Browsing Data via Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to gather anonymised statistical information on how visitors interact with angelart.ie. This includes IP addresses, browser types, device information, referring pages, and time spent on site. The legal basis for this processing is Consent, managed through our website cookie banner.

D. Email Communications

We use Google Workspace and Gmail services to send order confirmations, invoice receipts, and manage direct email enquiries sent to info@angelart.ie. The legal basis is Contractual Necessity and Legitimate Interest.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses functional, security, and analytical cookies.

Essential WordPress and WooCommerce cookies ensure core site features operate properly, such as maintaining items in your shopping basket during checkout.

Google Analytics cookies collect anonymous traffic data to help us improve site performance.

Stripe cookies provide necessary security and fraud detection during payment processing.

You can manage or withdraw your cookie preferences at any time via the cookie settings banner on our website or through your web browser settings.

4. How We Share Your Personal Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We share data only with essential third-party service providers required to operate our business efficiently:

WordPress and WooCommerce for website hosting and e-commerce infrastructure.

Stripe Inc. for secure payment processing.

Google LLC for website traffic analytics and transactional email operations.

Postal and courier delivery services, such as An Post, solely for shipping physical orders to your designated delivery address.

All service providers process data in full compliance with European Union privacy standards and GDPR requirements.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as needed to fulfil the purposes set out in this policy.

Order and sales records are stored for up to 6 years to satisfy Revenue Commissioners requirements and Irish statutory tax legislation.

Google Analytics information is automatically deleted after 14 months.

General customer email correspondence is stored for 2 years following resolution of the enquiry.

6. Your Rights Under GDPR

Under European Union data protection law, you hold specific rights regarding your personal information:

Right of Access: Request a copy of the personal data held about you.

Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal details.

Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data where legally permissible.

Right to Restrict or Object: Object to processing or request limitations on how your data is used.

Right to Data Portability: Request a copy of your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format.

Right to Withdraw Consent: Revoke cookie or marketing consent at any time without affecting lawful prior processing.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact info@angelart.ie.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (DPC) of Ireland at www.dataprotection.ie if you feel your data has been handled incorrectly.

7. Security Measures

We implement standard web security measures across angelart.ie, including SSL encryption certificates, to safeguard data transmitted across our store. While we maintain strong technical defences, no digital transmission method over the internet can be guaranteed as completely secure.

8. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect operational changes or evolving legal requirements. Updates will be published on this page alongside a revised effective date.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to make a data protection request, please contact us: