Everything But ("I", "me", "my") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data. This policy outlines how I collect, use, store, and protect any information I gather from you.

1. Information I Collect

I may collect and process the following types of personal data:

• Information you provide to us directly – When you fill out a form, contact me, or participate in a survey, I may collect details such as your name, company, email address, postal address, and phone number.
• Automatically collected information – I use some cookies and tracking technologies to collect anonymised data such as IP addresses, device information, and browsing behaviour.

Cookies & Tracking

I use cookies to improve your experience by:

• Analysing site traffic and user behaviour.
• Storing your preferences for future visits.
• Enhancing website performance.

You can adjust or disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may impact your website experience.

2. How I can Use Your Information

I use data to:

• Provide and personalise my website content.
• Respond to your enquiries.
• Improve my services based on user behaviour.
• Occasionally I may contact you with relevant information (and only where legally permitted).

My legal basis for processing your data includes:

• Your consent, where required.
• Contractual necessity, if you engage with me for services.
• Legitimate interests, such as responding to enquiries or direct marketing relevant to your role (with an opt-out option available).

3. Disclosure of Your Information

I will never sell your personal data. However, I may (with your prior consent)  share it in the following circumstances:

• With service providers who help me operate my website (under strict confidentiality agreements).
• If required by law.
• With event partners if I co-host an event, but only where relevant and necessary.

4. International Data Transfers

I do not transfer personal data outside the UK or the EU. If this changes, I will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place and you would be notified.

5. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal data.
• Object to processing for direct marketing.
• Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable).
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) if you believe your data is being misused.

For any data requests, contact jill@everythingbutthekitchensink.co.uk. 

6. Policy Updates

This policy may be updated to reflect legal changes. The latest update was February 2025.

7. Contact Me

If you have any questions about this policy or how I handle your data, you can contact me by email here. I aim to respond within 28 days.