Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 2026

We are committed to handling your data responsibly and in accordance with UK data protection law, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this Policy.

1. Who We Are

This website is operated by Mat's Quiet Colour Foundation , a not‑for‑profit organisation established to preserve and share the artwork of Dr Matthew Simpson and to donate all net proceeds to charitable causes, particularly glioblastoma research.

We are the “data controller” for the purposes of UK GDPR.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of personal data:

A. Information you provide directly

Name
Email address
Postal address
Payment information (processed securely by third‑party providers; we do not store card details)
Messages or enquiries you send to us

B. Information collected automatically

IP address
Browser type and device information
Pages visited and time spent on the site
Cookies and analytics data (see Section 7)

C. Order information

Products purchased
Delivery details
Transaction history

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data to:

process and fulfil orders
communicate with you about purchases or enquiries
operate and improve the website
maintain accurate donation records
comply with legal obligations
protect our rights and prevent misuse of the website

We do not use your data for profiling, advertising, or automated decision‑making.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data under the following lawful bases:

Contract: to fulfil your order or respond to your enquiry
Legitimate interests: to operate and improve the website
Legal obligation: to maintain financial and tax records
Consent: for optional cookies or email updates (where applicable)

5. Sharing Your Information

We only share your data with trusted third parties when necessary, including:

payment processors
printing and fulfilment partners
website hosting and analytics providers
delivery services

These providers only process your data on our behalf and in accordance with UK GDPR.

We do not sell or rent your personal information to anyone.

6. How We Store and Protect Your Data

We store your data securely using encrypted systems and reputable service providers. We take reasonable steps to prevent loss, misuse, unauthorised access, or disclosure.

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Policy, or as required by law.

7. Cookies and Analytics

This website uses cookies to:

enable essential site functions
understand how visitors use the site
improve performance and user experience

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. For optional analytics cookies, we will request your consent.

8. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

access your personal data
correct inaccurate information
request deletion of your data
restrict or object to processing
request a copy of your data in a portable format
withdraw consent (where applicable)

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at nicolasimpson@matsquietcolour.org.

9. Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect their personal data.

10. Links to Other Websites

This website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on this page.