Privacy Policy

Last updated: 29/07/2025

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit [Your Website Name] (the “Site”), subscribe to our newsletter, or contact us. By using this Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following information about you:

Personal information you provide:

Your name and email address when you contact us via the contact form or subscribe to our newsletter.

Any other details you choose to provide in your messages.

Automatically collected information:

IP address, browser type, pages you visit, and time spent on the Site (via analytics tools such as Google Analytics).

Cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience (see Section 6 below).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Respond to your enquiries.
Send you the newsletter you have requested.
Share relevant updates, resources, and offers.
Improve the content and functionality of the Site.
Comply with legal obligations.

We will never sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Newsletter Opt‑In and Marketing

If you choose to subscribe to our newsletter, you will receive periodic emails containing:

Articles, tips, and resources.
News about upcoming events, workshops, or services.
Exclusive offers or updates.

We use a third‑party service provider (such as Mailchimp or similar) to manage our email list. This means your email address will be stored securely and processed in accordance with GDPR.

You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email you receive from us or by contacting us directly at info@heatherdarwallsmith.com.

4. Your Data Protection Rights

Under the UK GDPR and EU GDPR, you have the right to:

Access the personal information we hold about you.
Request correction of your personal information.
Request deletion of your personal information.
Withdraw consent for us to process your data (including withdrawing from the newsletter).
Object to processing or request restriction of processing.
Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe your rights have been violated.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@heatherdarwallsmith.com.

5. Data Retention

We keep your personal data only as long as necessary to provide our services or to comply with legal obligations. If you unsubscribe from our newsletter, your email will be removed from our mailing list.

6. Cookies

We use cookies to:

Enhance your browsing experience.
Analyse traffic and user behaviour through tools like Google Analytics.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect how the Site functions.

7. Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of online transmission or storage is 100% secure.

8. Links to Other Websites

Our Site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us:

Email: info@heatherdarwallsmith.com
Website: www.heatherdarwallsmith.com