Privacy policy.


Effective Date: 01/01/2025
Last Updated: 13/01/2025

claireharford.com ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website claireharford.com. By using our website, you agree to the terms of this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect:

  • Personal Data: Name, email, phone number, and any details you provide via forms or inquiries.

  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and website usage data through cookies.

2. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data under the following legal bases:

  • Consent: When you subscribe to newsletters or provide data for marketing.

  • Contract: To fulfill agreements or provide requested services.

  • Legitimate Interests: For website improvement and analytics.

  • Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

  • Operate and maintain our website.

  • Respond to inquiries and provide requested services.

  • Send marketing communications (with your consent).

  • Analyse and improve website functionality.

4. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law.

5. Sharing Your Data

We may share data with:

  • Service Providers: For website hosting, analytics, or marketing services.

  • Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect our legal rights.

6. International Data Transfers

Some of the data we collect (in the form of cookie data) is transferred outside of the UK and European Economic Area (EEA), namely to the United States. This includes data processed by SquareSpace and its affiliated company, Acuity Scheduling. These companies are governed by their own privacy policies and comply with GDPR requirements through appropriate safeguards, such as adherence to Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

For further details on their privacy practices, please refer to:

  • SquareSpace Privacy Policy: https://www.squarespace.com/privacy

7. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Access your personal data.

  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Request deletion of your data.

  • Restrict or object to data processing.

  • Request data portability.

  • Withdraw consent for data processing.

  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

Contact the ICO:
Website: https://ico.org.uk
Phone: 0303 123 1113

8. Cookies

We use cookies to improve website functionality and enhance your browsing experience. For details, see our Cookie Policy.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data, but no online system is completely secure.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Updates will be posted here with an updated "Effective Date."

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy or your data, contact us:
Email: hello@claireharford.com
Address: 85a Dundonald Drive, Leigh on Sea, Essex SS9 1NA, United Kingdom.