Privacy Policy

 

Your Privacy

Willow & Thorn is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This policy explains how we will collect, store and use any personal information about you. Please read the following information carefully.

Data Protection Principles

For the purposes of this policy data protection law means: (i) until 25 May 2018 the Data Protection Act 1998 and then (ii) from 25 May 2018 and unless/until it is is no longer directly applicable in the UK, the General Data Protection Regulation ((EU) 2016/679) (GDPR), plus any national implementing laws, regulations and secondary legislation, as amended or updated from time to time, in the UK and then (iii) any successor legislation to the GDPR or the Data Protection Act 1998.

Willow & Thorn will comply with data protection law. Personal information we hold about you will be:

  • Used lawfully, fairly and in a transparent way

  • Collected only for valid purposes that we have clearly explained to you and not used in any way that is not compatible with those purposes

  • Relevant to the purposes we have informed you about and limited only to those purposes

  • Accurate and kept up to date

  • Kept only as long as necessary for the purposes we have advised you about

  • Kept securely

The kind of information Willow & Thorn holds about you

Personal data, or personal information, means any information about an individual from which that person can be identified. It does not include data where the identity has been removed (anonymous data). There are "special categories" of more sensitive personal data which require a higher level of protection.

Willow & Thorn collects, stores and uses the following information about you:

  • Information you give us. You give us information when you contact us via our Contact forms. This includes your name, e-mail address, phone number, event date, event venue and an overview of your plans for your event.

  • Information Willow & Thorn collects about you. When you visit our site we automatically collect the following information:

- technical information, including the Internet protocol (IP) address used to connect your computer to the Internet, and browser information; 

- information about your visit to the site including traffic data, location data, web logs and other communication data,. 

How Willow & Thorn uses your personal information

We use your information to contact you about your event and floral requirements. If you choose to sign up to our newsletter we will keep you updated about forthcoming events and news.

Sharing Data with Third Parties

Willow & Thorn will not transfer your information to anyone for marketing purposes. However, the data you provide us with is stored with MailChimp, a Third Party administration platform.

The length of time that Willow & Thorn retains your information

Willow & Thorn will retain your personal information no longer than is necessary for the purpose it was obtained for. 

How Willow & Thorn keeps your information secure

The Willow & Thorn website uses Secure Server Software (SSL) to ensure that personal information remains private and secure. 

We will maintain appropriate safeguards to ensure the security, integrity and privacy of your information. 

How Willow & Thorn uses cookies

Cookies are text files placed on your computer to collect standard internet log information and visitor behaviour information. This is used to track visitor use of the website and to compile statistical reports. You can set your browser not to accept cookies, however, in a few cases some of our website features may not function as a result. 

Who is in control of your information?

Willow & Thorn

Other websites

The Willow & Thorn site may, from time to time, contain links to and from other websites. Please note that these websites have their own privacy policies and we can not accept any responsibility or liability for these.

Changes to Willow & Thorn’s privacy policy

Willow & Thorn will regularly review our Privacy Policy, taking account of any notifications about information handling and updating it as necessary to reflect any changes in our collection and use of personal data. Any changes we may make in the future will be posted on this page and, where appropriate, notified to you by e-mail. Please check back frequently to see any updates or changes. The Privacy Policy was last updated in May 2018.

How to contact Willow & Thorn

Questions, comments and requests regarding this Privacy Policy should be addressed to: Willow & Thorn by email to hello@willowandthorn.co.uk

By continuing to use Willow & Thorn’s site you accept the terms of our Privacy Policy.