Privacy Policy
Last Updated: June 2026
1. Overview
This Privacy Policy describes how HYSTERA / Dr Alicja Pawluczuk ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit hystera.art (the "Website").
We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we handle your personal information. This policy explains our practices in clear and understandable terms.
2. Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly:
- Contact form submissions (name, email, message)
- Inquiry submissions for collaborations and consultations
- Gallery or collector inquiries
Automatically Collected Information:
- Server logs and access information
- Browser type and IP address (used only for technical support and analytics)
- Pages visited and time spent on the Website
- Referral sources
3. How We Use Your Information
- To respond to your inquiries and contact requests
- To facilitate collaborations, consultations, and sales inquiries
- To improve the Website's functionality and user experience
- To comply with legal obligations
- To protect against fraudulent or abusive activity
4. Data Retention
We retain personal information you provide only as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected. Contact form submissions and inquiries are retained for up to 12 months unless further communication is required. Server logs are retained for up to 90 days for technical and security purposes.
5. Third-Party Services
The Website uses Vercel for hosting and infrastructure. Vercel's privacy policy is available at vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy. We do not share personal information with third parties except as required by law or to operate the Website.
6. Cookies and Tracking
The Website uses minimal tracking. Essential cookies may be used for:
- Session management
- Security purposes
- User preferences (theme, language)
We do not use advertising cookies or behavioral tracking by default. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights including:
- The right to access personal information we hold about you
- The right to request correction of inaccurate information
- The right to request deletion of your information
- The right to object to certain processing activities
- The right to data portability (receiving your data in a standard format)
To exercise these rights, contact us at a.pawluczuk@leeds.ac.uk.
8. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including SSL encryption, secure hosting infrastructure, and restricted access controls. However, no system is completely secure. If you believe your information has been compromised, please contact us immediately.
9. International Users
If you are accessing this Website from outside the United Kingdom, please be aware that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United Kingdom. By using this Website, you consent to such transfer and processing.
10. Children's Privacy
The Website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Website. Your continued use of the Website following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of those changes. We encourage you to periodically review this policy to stay informed about how we protect your information.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, concerns about our practices, or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at: