This Privacy Policy explains how Sarah Pickthall (“I”, “me”, “my”) collects, uses, and protects personal data when you visit this website.
I am committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. Who I Am
Name: Sarah Pickthall
Website: sarahpickthall.com
Email: sarah@cuspinc.org
Location: United Kingdom
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, you can contact me using the details above.
2. What Data I Collect
I may collect and process the following personal data:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Address or business details if provided
- Information you send via contact forms or email
- Technical data such as IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited
3. How I Collect Your Data
I collect data when you:
- Contact me by email or through the website
- Submit a contact form
- Subscribe to updates or newsletters
- Browse the website
- Accept cookies or analytics tracking
4. How I Use Your Data
I use your personal data to:
- Respond to enquiries
- Provide services or information you request
- Manage client relationships
- Improve the website and user experience
- Maintain website security
- Comply with legal obligations
5. Lawful Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, I rely on the following lawful bases:
- Consent, where you have given clear permission
- Contract, where processing is necessary to provide a service
- Legal obligation, where required by law
- Legitimate interests, such as improving services, maintaining website security, and responding to enquiries
6. Cookies and Analytics
This website uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure it functions properly and to understand how visitors use the site.
Where required, I will ask for your consent before placing non essential cookies.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
I use Matomo Analytics to collect anonymised usage data such as page views, device information, and general site interaction patterns. This helps me improve the website and user experience.
7. Sharing Your Data
I do not sell your personal data.
I may share personal data with trusted third parties where necessary, such as:
- Website hosting providers
- Email or newsletter services
- Analytics providers
- Payment processors
These third parties are required to process data securely and in compliance with data protection law.
8. International Transfers
If personal data is transferred outside the United Kingdom or European Economic Area, appropriate safeguards will be used to ensure it is protected in line with UK GDPR requirements.
9. Data Retention
I only keep personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal obligations.
10. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Request data portability
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
11. Data Security
I take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.
12. Third Party Links
This website may contain links to external websites. I am not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those websites.
13. Changes to This Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
14. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:
Sarah Pickthall
sarah@cuspinc.org
sarahpickthall.com
United Kingdom