Privacy policy

Last updated: September 24, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit my website, subscribe to my newsletter, or purchase artwork online.

1. Who I Am

This website is operated by Emilia Telese, based in Iceland. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact me at: 📧 emilia@emiliatelese.com

2. What Personal Data I Collect

I may collect the following information when you interact with my website:

  • Newsletter subscription: your name and email address;
  • Purchases: your name, email, billing/shipping address, and payment details (processed securely through third-party payment providers — I do not store your full card details);
  • Website usage: anonymized data such as pages visited and time spent, collected via cookies (see Section 6).

3. How I Use Your Data

I use your personal information only for:

  • Sending newsletters if you have subscribed (you can unsubscribe anytime);
  • Processing and delivering your orders;
  • Communicating with you regarding your purchase, questions, or customer support;
  • Fulfilling legal or tax obligations under Icelandic and EEA law.

4. Sharing of Data

I do not sell or rent your personal information.
I only share data with trusted third parties when necessary:

  • Payment providers (e.g., Stripe, PayPal) to process your payment;
  • Shipping companies to deliver your artwork;
  • Email marketing providers (if used) to send newsletters.

All such partners are required to comply with GDPR.

5. Data Retention

  • Newsletter subscriber details are kept until you unsubscribe.
  • Purchase records are kept for as long as legally required for accounting and tax purposes.
  • Other data is kept only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined above.

6. Cookies

This website may use cookies to improve user experience and analyze website traffic. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies if you prefer.

7. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data;
  • Correct or update inaccurate data;
  • Request deletion of your data (where legally possible);
  • Withdraw consent (e.g., unsubscribe from newsletters);
  • Complain to the Icelandic Data Protection Authority if you believe your data has been misused.

8. Updates to This Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a new “last updated” date.