Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 11th April 2025
At Cre.8.tiv Arts, accessible from https://www.cre8tiv-arts.com, we are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.
Who We Are
Our website address is:
Cre8tiv Arts is a platform dedicated to showcasing and offering creative artwork and services. For any privacy-related concerns, please contact us at [email protected].
What Personal Data We Collect and Why We Collect It
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, the visitor’s IP address, and browser user agent string to help with spam detection.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to check if you're using it. The Gravatar service Privacy Policy is available at:
https://automattic.com/privacy/
. After your comment is approved, your profile picture is visible to the public next to your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can download and extract any location data from images on the website.
Contact Forms
We may collect personal information you submit through contact forms (e.g., your name, email address, and message content) for the purpose of responding to your inquiries and providing customer support.
Cookies
If you leave a comment, you may opt in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies for your convenience. These last for one year.A temporary cookie is set on the login page to check if your browser accepts cookies (discarded on close).Login cookies last two days (or two weeks if “Remember Me” is selected). Display settings cookies last one year.If you edit or publish an article, a cookie is saved with the post ID (expires after one day).
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content behaves as if the visitor has visited the other website, which may collect data, use cookies, and track your interaction, especially if you’re logged into that third-party service.
Analytics
We may use third-party analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand how users interact with the site. These tools collect information like your IP address, pages visited, and time spent on the site. This information helps us improve user experience.
Who We Share Your Data With
If you request a password reset, your IP address is included in the reset email.Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service (e.g., Akismet).
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
How Long We Retain Your Data
Comments and metadata are retained indefinitely.Registered users’ information is stored in their user profile. Users can view, edit, or delete their personal data at any time (except for the username).Admins can also see and edit that information.
What Rights You Have Over Your Data
If you have an account or have left comments, you can:
Request an exported file of your personal data.Request that we erase your personal data (except data we must keep for legal or administrative purposes).
To exercise these rights, contact us at [insert email address].
Where We Send Your Data
Visitor comments may be processed by automated spam detection services and stored on servers within the UK, EU, or trusted third-party services that comply with GDPR.
Your Contact Information
For privacy-specific concerns, please contact:
Email:
Mailing Address:
Bradford/Leeds, United Kingdom
Additional Information
How We Protect Your Data
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to secure your personal data, including HTTPS encryption, access controls, and data minimisation principles.
What Data Breach Procedures We Have in Place
In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected users and relevant authorities within 72 hours, as required by law.
What Third Parties We Receive Data From
We may receive information from third-party platforms, such as social media logins or payment processors, where applicable. This data is used solely to enhance your user experience.
Automated Decision Making and Profiling
We do not engage in automated decision-making or profiling that significantly affects users.
Industry Regulatory Disclosure Requirements
We comply with all applicable privacy laws and data protection regulations, including the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy occasionally. Any changes will be posted on this page, and where appropriate, notified to you by email.