PRIVACY POLICY

Last updated: 0ctober 2024

This Privacy Policy explains how Rachael Gowdridge collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website and sign up for our newsletter.

1. Who We Are

We are Rachael Gowdridge , and we are committed to protecting your privacy. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:

Email: studio@rachaelGowdridge.com
Address: 62 Camden Road, London, NW1 9DR.

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect the following personal data from you when you interact with our website:

  • Name

  • Email address (when signing up for our newsletter)

  • IP address (collected automatically by Squarespace)

3. How We Collect Your Data

We collect personal data in the following ways:

  • Newsletter Sign-Up: When you voluntarily sign up for our newsletter, we collect your name and email address.

  • Cookies and Analytics: Our website uses cookies and analytics provided by Squarespace to track user activity and improve our services.

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To send you our newsletter and other marketing communications.

  • To respond to your inquiries and manage your requests.

  • To improve our website and services through analytics.

We will only use your personal data for the purposes for which we collected it, unless we reasonably consider that we need to use it for another reason that is compatible with the original purpose.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties, except when necessary for the operation of our services. For example, we may share your email address with our email marketing service provider (such as Mailchimp or Squarespace Email Campaigns) to send you newsletters. These third parties are required to protect your personal data and cannot use it for their own purposes.

6. Legal Basis for Processing Your Data

We rely on your consent as the legal basis for processing your personal data when you sign up for our newsletter. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.

7. How We Store and Protect Your Data

Your personal data is stored securely, and we take reasonable steps to protect it from loss, misuse, or unauthorized access. We retain your data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law.

8. Your Data Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you.

  • Rectification: You can ask us to correct any inaccurate data.

  • Erasure: You can request that we delete your personal data (right to be forgotten).

  • Objection: You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of our emails or by contacting us.

9. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve your experience and track usage statistics. You can find more information in our [Cookie Policy] [link to cookie policy, if applicable].

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

Email: studio@rachaelGowdridge.com
Address: 62 Camden Road, London, NW1 9DR.