Privacy Policy | Annabel Merrett

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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 18/04/2026
Website: annabelmerrett.com

1. Who We Are

This website is operated by Annabel Merrett (“we”, “us”, “our”).

If you have any questions about this policy or your personal data, you can contact us at:

Email: merrettannabel@gmail.com
Phone: 07733 267730

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

a) Information you provide directly

Name (if provided via forms)
Email address (newsletter signup or enquiries)
lAny information you include in messages sent via emai

b) Automatically collected data

IP address
Browser type and version
Pages visited and time spent on the site

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

Respond to enquiries
Send newsletters and updates (only if you opt in)
Improve website performance and user experience
Maintain website security

4. Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR)

We rely on the following lawful bases:

Consent – for newsletter subscriptions
Legitimate interests – to respond to enquiries and maintain the website
Legal obligations – where required by law

5. Newsletter

If you subscribe to our newsletter:

You will receive updates, news, or relevant content
You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in emails or by contacting us

We do not send marketing without your consent.

6. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share data with:

Email marketing providers (for newsletters)
Website hosting providers
IT and security service providers

All third parties are required to handle your data securely and lawfully.

7. Data Retention

We keep personal data only as long as necessary:

Enquiries: retained for up to 12 months
Newsletter data: until you unsubscribe

8. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:

To exercise your rights, contact us using the details above.

9. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page.

Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 18/04/2026

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

3. Types of Cookies We Use

a) Essential Cookies

Required for the website to function properly.

b) Analytics Cookies

Used to understand how visitors interact with the site (e.g. page visits, traffic sources).

4. Managing Cookies

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings.

Please note: disabling cookies may affect how the website functions.

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be set by third-party services (e.g. analytics providers). These providers have their own privacy policies.

GDPR Policy (Data Protection Statement)

1. Commitment to Data Protection

We are committed to handling personal data in accordance with the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. Principles We Follow

We ensure personal data is:

Processed lawfully, fairly, and transparently
Collected for specific, legitimate purposes
Limited to what is necessary
Accurate and kept up to date
Stored only as long as necessary
Kept secure

3. Data Controller

Annabel Merrett is the data controller responsible for your personal data.

4. International Transfers

If data is transferred outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

5. Data Breaches

In the event of a data breach, we will:

Investigate immediately
Notify affected individuals where required
Report to the ICO if legally necessary

6. Complaints

If you are unhappy with how your data is handled, you can contact the
Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):
https://www.ico.org.uk

7. Contact

For all data protection matters:

Email: merrettannabel@gmail.com
Phone: 07733 267730

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