Effective Date: 14/03/2025

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how Lucy Bowler ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares information about you when you visit our website www.lucybowler.co.uk (the "Site"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. By using our Site, you consent to the practices described in this policy. 

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: This includes information that can be used to identify you, such as your name, email address, postal address, phone number, and any other information you voluntarily provide to us (e.g., when you fill out a contact form, subscribe to our newsletter, or create an account).   
• Usage Information: This includes information about how you use our Site, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and the dates and times of your visits.   
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activities on our Site. Please see our Cookie Policy below for more details.   

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our Site.
• To respond to your inquiries and requests.
• To send you newsletters and promotional materials (you can opt out at any time).
• To improve our Site and services.
• To analyse website usage and trends.
• To comply with legal obligations.
• To process transactions.

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with:

• Service providers who assist us with website hosting, data analysis, email delivery, and other services.
• Business partners who offer products or services that may be of interest to you (with your consent).
• Law enforcement or government authorities when required by law.
• In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure.   

6. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Rectification: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.   
• Erasure: You can request that we delete your personal information (subject to legal obligations).   
• Restriction: You can request that we restrict the processing of your personal information.
• Data Portability: You can request to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.   
• Objection: You can object to the processing of your personal information.   
• Withdrawal of Consent: If we rely on your consent to process your personal information, you can withdraw your consent at any time.   

7. GDPR Compliance

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We are committed to complying with the GDPR and protecting your personal data.   

• Legal Basis for Processing: We process your personal data based on the following legal bases:
• Your consent.
• The performance of a contract.
• Compliance with a legal obligation.
• Our legitimate interests.
• Data Transfers: If we transfer your personal data outside the EEA, we will ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data.
• Data Protection Officer: If applicable, we have appointed a Data Protection Officer who can be contacted at [DPO Email Address].
• You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
  

8. Cookie Policy

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience on our Site.

• What are Cookies? Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website.
• How We Use Cookies: We use cookies for the following purposes:
• To remember your preferences.
• To analyse website traffic.
• To personalise content and advertisements.
• To enable core site functionality.
• Types of Cookies:
• Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the operation of our Site.
• Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how you use our Site.
• Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow our Site to remember your choices.
• Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver targeted advertisements.
• Managing Cookies: You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. You can also opt out of certain cookies through third-party websites. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Site.
• We use Google Tag cookies for Analytics and Google Ads.
  

9. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under this age. If you believe we have collected information from a child under this age, please contact us immediately.   

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new PrivacyPolicy on this page.   

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: Lucy@lucy.bowler.co.uk