Privacy Policy

Karen Piercy Art is committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020.

This policy explains how your personal information is collected, used, and protected when you visit or make a purchase from www.karenpiercyart.com.

What personal information we collect

We may collect the following information when you interact with our website:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number (if provided)

  • Billing and shipping address

  • Order details and purchase history

  • Photos you provide for commissioned artwork (e.g. pet portraits)

  • Messages submitted via contact or enquiry forms

Payment information is processed securely by third-party payment providers and is not stored by us.

How we use your information

Your information is used to:

  • Process and fulfil orders

  • Create commissioned artwork

  • Deliver digital products or workshop bookings

  • Communicate with you about your order or enquiry

  • Send newsletters or updates (only if you opt in)

  • Improve our website and services

We only collect information that is necessary to run our business and provide our services.

Email marketing

If you choose to join our email list, we will use your email address to send occasional updates, studio news, and offers.

You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails.

Sharing your information

We only share your information with trusted service providers when necessary to operate our business, including:

  • Squarespace (website hosting and ecommerce platform)

  • Payment processors (such as Stripe or PayPal)

  • Delivery services (for shipping artwork)

  • Email marketing services (for newsletters, if you opt in)

These providers may store data outside New Zealand and are required to protect your information.

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

Cookies & analytics

This website uses cookies and analytics tools provided by Squarespace (and Google Analytics if enabled) to understand how visitors use the site and to improve performance.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings if you prefer.

How we protect your information

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.
Our website uses secure connections (SSL), and access to personal data is limited to business purposes only.

Your rights

Under the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020, you have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal information

  • Ask for corrections if your information is inaccurate

To make a request, please contact us using the details below.

How long we keep your information

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil orders, meet legal requirements, and run our business.

Contact us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

Karen Piercy Art
Email: karen@karenpiercyart.com

Updates to this policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. The most current version will always be available on this page.