I am committed to respecting and protecting your privacy. This policy explains what personal information may be collected through this website, how it is used, and your choices regarding that information.

Information I Collect

I may collect and store the following personal information when you use this website:

• Contact Form: If you send me a message, I will receive your name and email address so I can reply.

• Newsletter Sign-Up: If you subscribe to my newsletter, I will collect your name and email address to send you updates.

• Website Analytics: Squarespace (which hosts this website) automatically collects anonymous usage data (such as page views, traffic sources, and device information). I also use Google Search Console for insights into how the site is found.

How I Use Your Information

Your information is used only for the purposes for which it was given, for example:

• To respond to your enquiry.

• To send you newsletters if you have subscribed (you can unsubscribe at any time).

• To improve the website and understand how it is being used.

Data Sharing

I do not sell or share your personal information with third parties. However, your data may be processed by:

• Squarespace, which hosts this website and provides analytics, performance and cookie functionality.

• Squarespace Email Campaigns, if you sign up for my newsletter.

These providers have their own privacy policies and comply with relevant data protection laws.

Data Retention

• Emails sent via the contact form may be archived so that I can refer back to them in the future, especially if an enquiry is ongoing.

• Newsletter subscriber details will be kept until you unsubscribe.

• Analytics data is retained by Squarespace in line with their own policies.

Cookies

This website uses cookies and similar technologies provided by Squarespace to:

• Improve site performance and security.

• Provide analytics to help me understand how the site is being used.

• Enable certain features, such as the cookie consent banner.

When you first visit the site, you will see a cookie banner giving you the option to:

• Accept all cookies, or

• Manage cookies to choose which categories you allow (performance/analytics, advertising).

You can change your cookie preferences at any time via the cookie banner. For more details on Squarespace’s use of cookies, please see their Cookie Policy.

Your Rights

Under UK and EU data protection laws, you have the right to:

• Request access to the personal data I hold about you.

• Request correction or deletion of that data.

• Withdraw consent to receive newsletters at any time by clicking “unsubscribe” in any email.

If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact me using the details below.

Contact

If you have any questions about this policy or how your information is handled, please contact me here.

Policy last reviewed 1.9.25