Last updated: 29 January 2026

Paws by Pawson is committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website or contact us to commission a portrait.

Business name: Paws by Pawson
Website: pawsbypawson.art
Contact email: hello@pawsbypawson.art

Paws by Pawson is a small, artist-led business creating hand-drawn pet portraits.

We may collect and process the following information:

• Your name
• Your email address
• The name of your pet (if provided)
• Photographs of your pet that you upload
• Any additional information you choose to share when contacting us

We do not knowingly collect data from children.

We only use your information for the following purposes:

• To respond to enquiries and commission requests
• To discuss portrait details, pricing, and next steps
• To create your commissioned artwork
• To communicate with you about your order

We do not use your data for marketing without your consent, and we do not sell or share your information with third parties for advertising purposes.

Pet photographs uploaded to our website are used solely for the purpose of creating your commissioned artwork.

• Photos are stored securely
• Photos are not shared publicly without your permission
• Photos may be deleted once your commission is completed, unless you request otherwise

Under UK GDPR, we process your personal data based on:

• Consent – when you submit information through our contact form
• Legitimate interest – to respond to enquiries and fulfil commissions

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information, including:

• Secure email and website hosting
• Limited access to personal data
• Retaining information only for as long as necessary

Your data is stored only for the duration required to complete your enquiry or commission, unless legal or accounting obligations require longer retention.

Our website may use basic cookies to ensure proper functionality and improve user experience.

These cookies do not collect personally identifiable information.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Request access to your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@pawsbypawson.art.

We may use trusted third-party services (such as website hosting or email providers) solely to operate our website and communicate with you.

These providers are required to handle your data in accordance with data protection laws.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

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

Email: hello@pawsbypawson.art