At The Artworks, we are committed to protecting your privacy. We use the information we collect about you to process orders and to provide a more personalised shopping experience. Please read on for more detail about our privacy policy. When you order, we need to know your name, e-mail address, delivery address, credit or debit card number and expiry date. This allows us to process and fulfil your orders and to notify you of your order status. We also ask for your telephone number which enables us to contact you urgently if there is a problem with your order. . We monitor customer traffic patterns and site usage to help us develop the design and layout of the store. We may also use the information we collect to occasionally notify you about important functionality changes to the Web site and special offers we think you'll find valuable. If you would rather not receive this information, please send an e-mail to help@the-artwork.com.

When you place orders or access your account information, we offer the use of a secure server. The secure server software (SSL) encrypts all information you input before it is sent to us. Furthermore, as required by the UK Data Protection Acts of 1984 and 1998, we follow strict security procedures in the storage and disclosure of information which you have given us, to prevent unauthorised access. Our security procedures mean that we may occasionally request proof of identity before we are able to disclose sensitive information to you.

"Cookies" are small pieces of information that are stored by your browser on your computer's hard drive. Our cookies do not contain any personally identifying information, but they do enable us to store items in your shopping basket between visits. Most Web browsers automatically accept cookies. Cookies are required to be active in order to allow you to place items in your shopping basket and purchase them. The Artworks does not sell, trade or rent your personal information to others.

In Summary We are committed to protecting your privacy. We use the information we collect on the site to make shopping at The Artworks posssible and to enhance your overall shopping experience. We do not sell, trade or rent your personal information to others. By using our Web site, you consent to the collection and use of this information by vettriano-art.com. If we decide to change our privacy policy, we will post those changes on this page so that you are always aware of what information we collect, how we use it and under what circumstances we disclose it.

Your personal information may also be used by us to occasionally notify you about important functionality changes to our Web site, new services and special offers we think you'll find valuable. If you would rather not receive this information, please send an e-mail to help@the-artwork.com. The Artworks welcomes your questions and comments about privacy. Please send e-mail to help@the-artwork.com.