Privacy Policy
Last updated: [May 2026]
This website is operated by Agata Smuzniak (“we”, “us”, “our”).
This Privacy Policy applies to https://agatasmuzniak.com.
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you provide when using this website, contacting Agata, enquiring about artwork, or arranging a direct artwork purchase.
1. Information we collect
We may collect personal information that you choose to provide, including:
- your name
- email address
- phone number
- enquiry details
- delivery address, if you purchase artwork directly
- payment or transaction details needed to arrange a direct sale
- any other information you provide when contacting us
We may also collect limited technical information automatically, including:
- IP address
- browser type
- device information
- pages visited
- referring websites
- general website usage data
2. How we use your information
We use your personal information to:
- respond to enquiries
- discuss artwork availability, pricing, commissions, or direct purchases
- arrange payment, delivery, or collection of artwork where applicable
- improve this website and understand how visitors use it
- protect the website from misuse or security issues
- keep business, tax, accounting, and transaction records
- comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information.
3. Direct artwork sales
This website does not currently process online payments or operate an ecommerce checkout.
If you purchase artwork directly from Agata Smuzniak, payment, delivery, and related details may be arranged by email or another agreed method.
We only collect the information reasonably needed to respond to your enquiry, arrange the sale, deliver the artwork, keep records, and meet legal obligations.
4. Cookies and analytics
This website may use cookies and similar technologies to help the site function, understand visitor activity, improve the user experience, and support analytics.
These may include tools such as Google Analytics.
You can usually adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies. Some parts of the website may not work properly if cookies are disabled.
5. Third-party services
We may use trusted third-party providers for services such as:
- website hosting
- email communication
- analytics
- payment arrangements for direct sales
- shipping or fulfilment
These providers may process personal information only as needed to provide their services.
This website may also contain links to external websites or embedded content, such as Instagram, YouTube, Vimeo, Pinterest, maps, or other third-party platforms. Embedded content behaves as if you have visited the third-party website directly. These services may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional tracking, or monitor your interaction with that content, depending on their own privacy practices.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites.
6. International visitors
This website may be accessed by visitors outside New Zealand.
By using this website or providing personal information, you understand that your information may be processed in New Zealand or in other countries where our service providers operate.
7. How long we keep information
We keep personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy.
This may include keeping information to respond to enquiries, complete direct sales, manage delivery, meet tax and accounting obligations, resolve disputes, maintain business records, or comply with legal requirements.
8. Accessing or correcting your information
You may ask to access or correct personal information we hold about you.
You can contact us at:
We may need to verify your identity before responding to certain requests.
9. Children’s privacy
This website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
10. Privacy breaches
If a privacy breach occurs that is likely to cause serious harm, we will take appropriate steps in accordance with New Zealand privacy law, which may include notifying affected individuals and the New Zealand Privacy Commissioner.
11. Future email updates
If we introduce a mailing list or newsletter in the future, we will only use your email address for that purpose where you have subscribed or otherwise given permission.
12. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will be posted on this page with an updated date.
13. Contact
For questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Agata Smuzniak
agata@agatasmuzniak.com
Auckland, New Zealand