Effective date: September 2025
Controller: Ingrid Meaker
Email: ing.meaker@gmail.com
Introduction
This privacy policy ("Policy") describes how the personally identifiable information ("Personal Information") you may provide on the ingridmeaker.com website ("Website" or "Service") and any of its related products and services (collectively, "Services") is collected, protected, and used. This Policy is a legally binding agreement between you ("User", "you" or "your") and Ingrid Meaker ("Operator", "we", "us" or "our"), who is the data controller under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. By accessing and using the Website and Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Policy.
Automatic collection of information
When you open the Website, our servers automatically record information that your browser sends. This may include:
Your device's IP address, Browser type and version, Operating system type and version, Language preferences, The webpage you visited before arriving, Pages you visit and time spent on them, Search queries on the Website, Access times and dates
This information is used only to identify potential cases of abuse and to generate statistical information regarding website usage. It is not used to personally identify users.
Collection of personal information
You can use the Website without telling us who you are. However, some features may require you to provide Personal Information (e.g., your name and email address).
We collect Personal Information that you knowingly provide through forms on the Website. We may also collect Personal Information from publicly available databases or partners.
If you choose not to provide Personal Information, you may not be able to use certain features of the Website.
Legal bases and use of information
We process Personal Information under the following legal bases, as required by the UK GDPR:
Consent: when you voluntarily submit details (e.g., through a contact form).
Contract: when processing is required to provide a service you requested.
Legal obligation: when processing is necessary to comply with the law.
Legitimate interests: such as website security and preventing misuse.
We use collected information to:
Enforce our terms, conditions, and policies
Protect from abuse and malicious users
Run and operate the Website and Services
Disclosure of information
We may share your information with trusted service providers (such as website hosting, analytics, or email delivery services). These providers are only permitted to use your information to perform services on our behalf and must comply with data protection laws.
We do not sell or share Personal Information with unaffiliated third parties for their own marketing.
Retention of information
We keep Personal Information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Policy:
Contact form submissions: up to 12 months
Analytics data: stored only in aggregated, non-identifiable form
Legal records: retained as required by law
After these periods, data will be securely deleted.
Your rights under UK GDPR
You have the following rights regarding your Personal Information:
Access – to obtain a copy of the data we hold about you.
Rectification – to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
Erasure – to request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten").
Restriction – to request we stop processing in certain cases.
Portability – to receive your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.
Objection – to object to processing, including for direct marketing.
Withdraw consent – where processing is based on your consent.
If you are based in the UK and believe your rights are not being respected, you can lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
Website: https://ico.org.uk
Phone: 0303 123 1113
Privacy of children
We do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children under the age of 13. If you are under 13, please do not submit any Personal Information through the Website.
Parents and guardians should monitor children’s online activity and contact us if they believe a child has provided data to us.
Cookies
This Website uses cookies. Some are essential for site functionality, while others (such as analytics) require your consent.
Essential cookies: required for the website to function.
Analytics cookies: help us understand how visitors use the site.
When you first visit the Website, a banner will ask for your consent to non-essential cookies. You can withdraw or update your preferences at any time via your browser settings or cookie settings on the Website.
Do Not Track signals
The Website does not track visitors across third-party websites. However, third parties linked from the Website may track browsing activities.
Links to other resources
The Website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Information security
We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your Personal Information. However, no online transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
Data breach
If we become aware of a data breach involving your Personal Information, we will notify you and the relevant authorities as required by law.
Changes and amendments
We may update this Policy from time to time. Material changes will be posted on the Website, and continued use after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.
Contacting us
If you have questions about this Policy or your Personal Information, please contact:
Ingrid Meaker: ing.meaker@gmail.com
If you are dissatisfied, you may also contact the ICO (https://ico.org.uk).