Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1.12.24

1. Welcome to www.arwenstickland.co.uk. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website. We are committed to ensuring your privacy and complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect We collect and process the following types of data:

Usage Data: Information about the pages you visit, how long you spend on each page, and your general geographic location (e.g., country or city). This data is collected using cookies and similar technologies.

We do not collect personally identifiable information (PII) such as your name, email address, or IP address unless you provide it voluntarily (e.g., through email correspondence).

3. How We Use Your Information The data we collect is used for the following purposes:

To analyse website performance and understand user behaviour.
To improve our website’s content and functionality.

We do not sell, rent, or share your data with third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Legal Basis for Processing We process your data based on our legitimate interests to monitor and improve our website's performance. Where required, we will obtain your consent before collecting or processing your data.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies We use cookies and similar technologies to collect Usage Data. Cookies are small text files placed on your device to help us analyse website traffic and improve your experience.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, doing so may affect the functionality of our website.

6. Data Retention We retain your Usage Data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Data may be aggregated and anonymised for long-term analysis.

7. Your Rights Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights:

Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
Rectification: Request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete data.
Erasure: Request the deletion of your data, where applicable.
Restriction: Request the restriction of processing your data in certain circumstances.
Objection: Object to the processing of your data for specific purposes.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at info@arwenstickland.co.uk

8. Data Security We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse, through our host website provider, Wix. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

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 effective date. Please review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your data.

10. Contact Us If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: info@arwenstickland.co.uk

Thank you for visiting www.arwenstickland.co.uk.