Last updated: 3 July 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how personal information is collected, used and protected when you visit aliyabodnar.com or contact me through this website. I am committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who I Am

This website is owned and operated by Oleksandra Bodnar, trading as Aliya Bodnar | Liminal Visions, a self-employed contemporary artist living and working in Medway, Kent, United Kingdom.

Website: https://aliyabodnar.com

Email: abwatercolor@gmail.com

The website is hosted by Hostinger International Ltd, my website hosting and domain provider.

2. What Personal Data May Be Collected

Depending on how you interact with this website, I may collect:

• your name;
• your email address;
• your telephone number (if you choose to provide it);
• information contained in your enquiry or correspondence;
• technical information about your visit, including cookies, browser type, device information and anonymous website analytics.

This website is intended for a general audience and is not directed at children under the age of 18.

3. How Your Information Is Used

Your information is used only to:

• respond to enquiries;
• discuss artwork, commissions, exhibitions, workshops or collaborations;
• provide information you have requested;
• improve the website and visitor experience;
• comply with legal obligations where applicable.

I do not use your personal information for automated decision-making or profiling.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Personal information is processed under one or more of the following lawful bases:

• your consent;
• the performance of a contract or steps taken before entering into one;
• compliance with legal obligations;
• legitimate interests in operating and improving my artistic practice and website.

5. Sharing Information

Your personal information is never sold.

Information may only be shared where necessary with trusted service providers such as:

• website hosting (Hostinger);
• email services;
• professional advisers (for example, accountants);
• legal authorities where required by law.

Any third parties are expected to process personal data securely and in accordance with applicable data protection legislation.

6. Data Storage and Security

Reasonable technical and organisational measures are taken to protect your information from unauthorised access, alteration or disclosure. While no online system can guarantee absolute security, every reasonable effort is made to safeguard personal information.

7. Data Retention

Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary.

Typically:

• general enquiries may be retained for up to 12 months;
• commission or business correspondence may be retained where required for contractual or accounting purposes;
• financial records may be retained for up to six years where required by UK law.

8. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR you have the right to:

• request access to your personal information;
• request correction of inaccurate information;
• request deletion of your information where legally possible;
• withdraw consent at any time;
• object to certain types of processing;
• request a copy of your data in a portable format where applicable.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact:

abwatercolor@gmail.com

9. Cookies

This website uses cookies to:

• improve website functionality;
• understand visitor behaviour through anonymous analytics;
• remember certain preferences where applicable.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

Please also refer to the separate Cookie Policy.

10. Third-Party Websites

This website may contain links to external websites, including social media platforms, galleries and publication websites. I am not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.

11. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. The latest revision date will always appear at the top of this page.

12. Contact

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the way your personal information is handled, please contact:

Oleksandra Bodnar

Trading as Aliya Bodnar | Liminal Visions

Email: abwatercolor@gmail.com

Website: https://aliyabodnar.com