PRIVACY POLICY

Last updated: 19/08/25

Embrace & Evolve (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website or contact us.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following information:

  • Contact details: Name, email address, phone number, and any other details you provide when you complete our contact form or sign up for our newsletter.

  • Usage data: Information about how you use our website, collected through Google Analytics and standard Squarespace cookies. This may include IP addresses, browser type, pages viewed, and time spent on the site.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Respond to enquiries submitted through our contact form.

  • Send you updates, news, or marketing communications if you have signed up to our newsletter (you can unsubscribe at any time).

  • Monitor website performance and improve the user experience via Google Analytics.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data under the following legal grounds:

  • Consent – when you sign up for our newsletter or request information via our contact form.

  • Legitimate interests – to analyse website usage and improve our services.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties. Your information is only used internally by Embrace & Evolve.

5. Data Retention

We keep your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy. For enquiries, this generally means up to 2 years, unless a longer retention period is required for legal or business reasons.

6. Cookies

Our website uses standard Squarespace cookies and Google Analytics to improve functionality and track performance. Cookies are small files stored on your device. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect website functionality.

7. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.

  • Request correction or deletion of your data.

  • Withdraw consent at any time (e.g., unsubscribe from newsletters).

  • Restrict or object to processing in certain circumstances.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at: nicola@embraceevolve.co.uk.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal data from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access. However, please note that no method of online transmission is 100% secure.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:

Embrace & Evolve
Email: nicola@embraceevolve.co.uk
Phone: 07502222309

If you are not satisfied with how we handle your data, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.