Accessibility & Privacy Statement

Accessibility Statement
Chantel Matthews (Wai Creative)

Commitment to Accessibility
We are committed to ensuring that this artist portfolio website is accessible to all people, regardless of ability or technology. Our goal is to provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for visitors from New Zealand and around the world.

Standards and Guidelines
This website endeavors to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA, as recommended by the New Zealand Government Web Accessibility Standard and internationally recognized best practices. These guidelines help make web content more accessible to a wider range of people with disabilities, including blindness and low vision, deafness and hearing loss, limited movement, speech disabilities, and photosensitivity.

Accessibility Features

* Clear navigation and logical structure
* Alternative text for images and artworks
* High-contrast text and scalable fonts
* Keyboard navigation support
* Responsive design for various devices
* Captions or transcripts for multimedia content, where possible

Protecting Artists’ Rights
All artworks, images, and creative materials on this site are protected by copyright and remain the intellectual property of Chantel Matthews (Wai Creative). While we are committed to accessibility, reproduction, redistribution, or modification of artworks is not permitted without the artist's explicit written consent. Reasonable accommodations will be made for accessibility needs, provided they do not compromise the integrity or rights of the artist’s work.

Feedback and Contact
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of this website. If you encounter any barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact Chantel Matthews at contact below. We aim to respond to accessibility requests within 7 business days.

Ongoing Efforts
We recognize that accessibility is an ongoing effort. This statement will be reviewed and updated regularly to reflect new standards, technology, and feedback from our diverse audience.

Privacy Statement
Chantel Matthews (Wai Creative)

Your Privacy Matters
We are committed to respecting and protecting your privacy when you visit this website. This statement outlines how personal information is collected, used, stored, and protected in accordance with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020 and relevant international standards. It also addresses the protection of my intellectual property and that of other featured artists or creatives.

Collection of Personal Information
Personal information may be collected when you:

* Visit or browse this website.
* Contact Chantel Matthews via email
* Subscribe to newsletters or updates.
* Purchase artworks or creative services.

This may include your name, contact details, payment information, and any other information you choose to provide.

Use of Personal Information
Information collected is used to:

* Respond to inquiries and provide services.
* Process purchases and transactions
* Improve website content and user experience.
* Send updates or marketing communications (with your consent)

Your information will not be shared with third parties except as required by law or with your explicit permission.

Protection of Intellectual Property
All artworks, images, and creative content displayed on this website—including those from other artists or collaborators—are protected by copyright and intellectual property laws of New Zealand and applicable international conventions. The rights of each creator are respected; no content may be copied, reproduced, distributed, or used without prior written consent from the rightful owner.

If you are an artist or creative whose work is featured here, your intellectual property rights are safeguarded. Any use of your work beyond display on this site will only occur with your explicit agreement.

Cookies and Analytics
This website may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance user experience and collect anonymous analytics data. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Security
All reasonable steps are taken to protect your personal information from loss, unauthorized access, or misuse. However, no internet transmission is ever fully secure, and you provide information at your own risk.

Access and Correction
You have the right to access and correct your personal information held by Chantel Matthews (Wai Creative). To request access or correction, please contact the person below.

Changes to This Statement
This privacy statement may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in laws or practices. The latest version will always be available on this website.

Contact
For any questions about this privacy statement or your privacy rights, please contact chantel@waicreate.com