Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [Insert Date]

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how [Your Business Name] ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit our website [insert website URL] (the “Site”), which is hosted on Squarespace. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and other relevant data protection laws.

2. Who We Are

[Your Business Name]
[Business Address]
Email: [Your Contact Email]
We are the data controller for this website and are responsible for your personal data.

3. What Data We Collect

When you use our website, we may collect the following types of data:

  • Technical Data: Including IP address, browser type and version, time zone setting, operating system, and platform.

  • Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, such as pages visited and interactions.

  • Contact Data: If you fill out a contact form, newsletter sign-up, or make a purchase, we may collect your name, email address, and any other details you provide.

4. How We Collect Data

We collect data using the following methods:

  • Direct interactions – when you fill out forms or contact us via email.

  • Automated technologies – via cookies and analytics tools built into the Squarespace platform.

5. Use of Cookies

Our site uses cookies to improve your browsing experience and to analyze how our website is used. Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website.

The types of cookies we use include:

  • Essential cookies – necessary for the website to function properly.

  • Analytics cookies – to understand how visitors interact with the site (e.g., via Squarespace Analytics or Google Analytics).

  • Functionality cookies – to remember your preferences.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or through any cookie banner that appears on our site.

For more information, see our [Cookie Policy] (if you have a separate one).

6. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data under the following legal bases:

  • Consent – when you have given us permission (e.g., for marketing or non-essential cookies).

  • Legitimate Interests – where it is necessary for our legitimate business interests, and your rights do not override those interests.

  • Contractual necessity – when processing is needed to fulfil a contract with you.

7. How We Use Your Data

We may use your data to:

  • Respond to your enquiries or requests.

  • Send you newsletters or updates (where you’ve opted in).

  • Monitor and improve website performance.

  • Comply with legal obligations.

8. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share your data with:

  • Service providers – including Squarespace and integrated tools that help us operate the site.

  • Legal or regulatory authorities – if required by law.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes we collected it, or to comply with legal or regulatory requirements.

10. International Transfers

Our website is hosted by Squarespace, which may store or process data outside the UK. Where data is transferred outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

11. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.

  • Correct inaccuracies in your data.

  • Erase your data ("right to be forgotten").

  • Restrict or object to certain types of processing.

  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

  • Lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

To exercise your rights, contact us at [Your Contact Email].

12. Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and where appropriate, we will notify you by email.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
[Your Contact Email]
[Your Business Address]