Privacy Policy

Last updated: 26.01.2025

1. Who I am

I am Claire Creeke Garden Design
This website showcases my work and allows visitors to get in touch via a contact form.

If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is used, you can contact me at claire.creeke@hotmail.co.uk

2. What personal data I collect

I may collect and process the following information:

  • Your name

  • Your email address

  • Any information you choose to include in a message sent via the contact form

  • Basic website usage data (such as pages visited and time spent on the site)

3. How your data is collected

Your data is collected when you:

  • Submit an enquiry through the contact form

  • Browse the website (via Squarespace Analytics)

4. Why I collect your data

Your data is used to:

  • Respond to enquiries you send through the contact form

  • Communicate with you about potential work or services

  • Understand how visitors use the website so I can improve it

The lawful basis for processing your data is legitimate interest (responding to enquiries and improving the website) and consent (when you choose to contact me).

5. Analytics and cookies

This website uses Squarespace Analytics, which collects anonymised information about how visitors use the site, such as:

  • Pages visited

  • Approximate location

  • Device and browser type

This data helps me understand website performance and improve user experience. It does not identify you personally.

Squarespace may use cookies or similar technologies to provide these analytics.

6. How your data is stored

  • Contact form submissions are stored securely within Squarespace and/or my email system

  • Reasonable measures are taken to protect your personal data from unauthorised access

I keep personal data only for as long as necessary to respond to enquiries or for legitimate business purposes.

7. Sharing your data

I do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.

Your data may be processed by Squarespace, which acts as a data processor and hosts this website. Squarespace complies with UK GDPR requirements.

8. Your rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data I hold about you

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Object to or restrict processing

  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me using the email address above.

9. Changes to this policy

This privacy policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page.