Privacy Policy

 

Effective Date: June 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit Rebecca Chilvers at www.rebeccachilvers.com ("we", "our", or "us") hosted on Squarespace.

By using this website, you agree to the terms of this policy.

 

1. Who We Are

Website: www.rebeccachilvers.com
Owner: Rebecca Chilvers
Contact: contact@rebecachilvers.com

 

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following data:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number (when submitted via forms)

  • Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited (via analytics tools)

  • Transaction Data: If you make a purchase, your payment details are processed securely by our third-party providers (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)

 

3. How We Collect Your Data

We collect data in the following ways:

  • You provide it directly (e.g., contact forms, newsletter signup)

  • Automatically through cookies and analytics tools

 

4. Why We Collect Your Data (Legal Basis)

We process your personal data for the following reasons:

  • Consent: When you sign up for our newsletter or accept cookies

  • Contractual necessity: To provide products/services you purchase

  • Legitimate interest: To improve our website and services

  • Legal obligation: To comply with tax or other legal requirements

 

5. Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience, analyze website traffic, and provide personalized content.

Upon your first visit, you’ll be asked to accept or manage your cookie preferences.

You can read more about this in our Cookie Policy.

 

6. Third-Party Services

We may share your data with the following GDPR-compliant services:

  • Google Analytics – website analytics

  • Mailchimp – email marketing

  • Stripe/PayPal – payment processing

  • Squarespace – website hosting and forms

These providers only receive data necessary to perform their services and are bound by data protection agreements.

 

7. How We Protect Your Data

We implement appropriate security measures including:

  • SSL encryption (HTTPS)

  • Secure access controls

  • Regular data access reviews

 

8. Data Retention

We keep your data only as long as necessary:

  • Contact form submissions: up to 12 months

  • Email subscribers: until you unsubscribe

  • Transactional data: as required by tax laws (usually 6 years)

 

9. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you

  • Request correction or deletion of your data

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Object to processing or request data portability

  • Lodge a complaint with a Data Protection Authority

To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@rebeccachilvers.com

 

 

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted here with the effective date.

 

11. Contact

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

Email: contact@rebeccachilvers.com