This Privacy Policy explains how ("I", "me", "my shop") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you purchase from my shop or contact me.

I am committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data responsibly in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and applicable privacy laws.

1. Information I Collect

When you place an order, I receive certain information, including:

Your name

Delivery address

Email address (where provided)

Order details

Any messages or information you choose to provide

I may also receive payment-related information .I do not see or store your full payment details.

2. Why I Use Your Information

I use your personal information only where necessary to:

Process and fulfil your order

Package and deliver your purchase

Communicate with you about your order

Provide customer support

Comply with legal obligations, such as tax and accounting requirements

I do not use your information for marketing purposes unless you have given appropriate consent.

3. Legal Basis for Processing Your Information

Under UK GDPR, I process your personal data because:

It is necessary to fulfil my contract with you when you purchase an item.

It is necessary for me to comply with legal obligations.

It is in my legitimate interest to provide customer service and manage my shop.

Where consent is required, I will ask for it before using your information for that purpose.

4. Sharing Your Information

I only share your personal information where necessary to complete your order, including with:

to process and manage your purchase

Postal and courier services, to deliver your order

Accountants or authorities where legally required

I do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for advertising purposes.

5. Data Retention

I keep personal information only for as long as necessary.

Order information may be retained for legal and accounting purposes (for example, tax records). Other information is deleted when it is no longer needed.

6. International Data Transfers

Because Etsy operates internationally, your information may be processed outside the UK or European Economic Area. Squarespace is responsible for ensuring appropriate safeguards are in place for its platform.

7. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have rights including:

The right to access the personal information I hold about you

The right to request correction of inaccurate information

The right to request deletion of your information where applicable

The right to restrict or object to certain processing

The right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)

You can contact me through messages if you wish to exercise these rights.

8. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact me through my Etsy shop:

Owner: Meg Owenson

Location: United Kingdom

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to my shop or legal requirements. The latest version will always be available.