Effective date: 22 May 2025
© Aoife O’Brien 2025
Your privacy matters. This website is committed to protecting your personal data and being transparent about how it’s used.
1. Who I Am
I’m Aoife O’Brien, the creator and sole operator of this website. You can contact me at aobrienstudio@gmail.com with any privacy-related concerns.
2. What Data I Collect and Why
I collect only the personal data that’s necessary for:
Responding to messages sent via the contact form
Sending email updates if you’ve subscribed to a newsletter
Fulfilling orders or commissions (name, email, shipping details)
Improving the website via basic analytics tools
3. Legal Basis for Processing
Under the GDPR, I collect and process your data based on:
Consent (e.g. signing up for a newsletter)
Contractual necessity (e.g. buying a print or booking a session)
Legitimate interest (e.g. basic website analytics, fraud prevention)
You always have the right to withdraw consent.
4. How Your Data Is Stored
All data is stored securely and only kept as long as necessary. I never sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties, except when required to complete a service (like payment processing through [e.g. Stripe, PayPal, etc.]).
5. Your Rights
You have the right to:
Access the data I hold about you
Request correction or deletion of your data
Object to or restrict how your data is processed
Withdraw consent at any time
Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (e.g., the Data Protection Commission if you’re in Ireland)
To exercise any of these rights, contact me at aobrienstudio@gmail.com.
6. Cookies & Embedded Content
This site may use cookies for basic functions or analytics. Embedded content (like Instagram posts, Patreon buttons, or YouTube videos) may collect data as if you visited those platforms directly. Please review their respective policies for details.
7. Updates
This privacy policy may be updated occasionally to reflect changes in laws or how the site works. Any major updates will be posted clearly here.