Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 08/07/26
Privacy Policy for The Artful Doodler
As The Artful Doodler I am committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly in accordance with the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
This Privacy Policy explains what information I collect, why I collect it, and how I use and protect it.
What Information I Collect
When you submit an enquiry or booking request through my website, I may collect:
• Your name
• Your email address
• Your telephone number
If you proceed with a booking, I may also collect information relevant to your event, such as venue name and location, event date and timings, and any special requirements.
How I Use Your Information
Your information is used to respond to enquiries, manage bookings, communicate before and after your event, provide my services and maintain business records. I do not sell, rent or share your personal information for marketing purposes.
Legal Basis for Processing
I process your information to take steps before entering into a contract, fulfil my contract with you, and comply with legal or accounting obligations where applicable.
How Your Information Is Stored
Information is stored securely and accessed only by me. I take reasonable steps to protect it from unauthorised access, loss or misuse.
How Long I Keep Your Information
I retain personal information only for as long as necessary to manage your booking and comply with legal, tax or accounting obligations.
Cookies
My website is hosted by Squarespace, which may use cookies necessary for the operation of the website. I do not use cookies for advertising or marketing purposes.
Your Rights
You have the right to request access to your data, ask for corrections, request deletion where appropriate, object to or restrict certain processing, and complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) if you believe your information has been handled incorrectly.
Contact
Rich Nairn
The Artful Doodler
Email: mrartfuldoodler@gmail.com
Telephone: 07958 039170