Privacy Policy for Slow Fashion Stylist (UK)

At Slow Fashion Stylist, we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, www.slowfashionstylist.com, and interact with our services.

By using our website and services, you consent to the collection and use of your information as outlined in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect and process the following types of information when you use our website and services:

  • Personal Information: When you book a styling consultation, sign up for our newsletter, or contact us, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and any other details you provide voluntarily.

  • Usage Information: We may automatically collect information about your interaction with our website, such as your IP address, device type, browser type, operating system, pages visited, and other technical data. This information helps us improve the functionality and performance of our site.

  • Cookies: Our website uses cookies to improve your experience and to track website usage. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings, but some features of the site may not work properly if cookies are disabled.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To provide you with personalized styling consultations and services.

  • To send you newsletters, marketing communications, or updates (with your consent).

  • To improve and optimize our website’s functionality and user experience.

  • To respond to your inquiries, requests, and feedback.

  • To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms and conditions.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, we may share your information with trusted third-party service providers to assist with the operation of our business, such as payment processors, website hosting services, or email marketing platforms. These third parties are bound by confidentiality agreements and are only permitted to use your information to provide services to us.

In some cases, we may disclose your information in response to a legal request, such as a court order or government investigation, to comply with UK law.

4. Security of Your Information

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of data transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a UK resident, you have several rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

  • The right to access the personal information we hold about you.

  • The right to rectify any inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • The right to request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain conditions.

  • The right to object to or restrict the processing of your personal data.

  • The right to withdraw consent at any time, where consent has been previously provided (e.g., for marketing communications).

  • The right to data portability, allowing you to request a copy of your personal information in a machine-readable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below. We will respond to your request in a timely manner and in accordance with UK data protection law.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites that are not operated by us. These third-party sites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their content or practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party websites before providing any personal information.

7. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete that data as soon as possible.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the "Last Updated" date will be revised accordingly. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your personal information.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to exercise your rights under GDPR, please contact us:

Email: [Your Contact Email]
Website: www.slowfashionstylist.com

Last Updated: April 2025

This Privacy Policy complies with UK data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and ensures that clients and visitors are fully informed about how their personal information is collected, used, and protected.