Purpose of this notice
This notice outlines how I collect and use personal data about you, in line with my responsibilities under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Collecting and using personal data
I do not actively collect or analyse personal data via my website.
Website and cookies
Cookies are small pieces of data that are stored on your device when you browse a website. Cookies can be used for a variety of purposes and some are necessary for a site to operate correctly. My website is hosted by WordPress.com. Please refer to their policy to learn more about what cookies are, how they may be used and how you can restrict or block their use. The policy also includes links to additional resources that you may find informative. If you have any queries or concerns regarding cookies please get in touch (see ‘Queries and concerns’ below).
Data security, storage and retention
There may be circumstances in which you share your contact details with me. I have put in place reasonable and appropriate security measures to prevent data loss and to safeguard your information from unauthorised access, use, alteration or disclosure. Data at rest encryption has been enabled on the electronic devices that I use. These are further protected by security and anti-virus software, plus lock screens (requiring user authentication) to prevent unauthorised access. I secure my user accounts with 2FA (Two Factor Authentication) wherever possible.
I will retain your personal data for as long as is necessary to meet the purposes for which it is collected and to comply with legal obligations.
Queries and concerns
Please contact me if you have any queries relating to this notice or my collection/use of your data. You have the right to make a subject access request (SAR) to obtain a copy of your personal data. You may also have rights to change, restrict the use of, or delete your personal information (please note that exceptions apply, for example where I am required to retain data for legal reasons).
If you have any queries, concerns or wish to make a SAR please write to me via estherwaitestudio@outlook.com or contact me on +44 7857 980182.
In the UK you can also raise concerns via the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 5AF.
Changes to this notice
This notice was last reviewed on 11/06/26 and last updated on 11/06/26.
