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Privacy Policy

A Most Cordial Declaration of Our Handling of Your Personal Data
Last Updated: 24/01/2025

 

Dearest visitor,

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Pray, allow us (hereafter “Lady Southdowns,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) to assure you of our utmost respect for your privacy as you wander these digital corridors of ladysouthdowns.co.uk (“the Site”). This Privacy Policy shall acquaint you with the manner in which we gather, safeguard, and employ your personal data, in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

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1. Introduction

As befits a most conscientious hostess, we take the matter of data protection with all due seriousness. By perusing our Site or availing yourself of its offerings, you signify your acceptance of the practices herein described.

 

2. Who We Are

Lady Southdowns stands as the “Data Controller” for any personal data collected through the Site. Should you have any enquiries or wish to impart your concerns, you may reach us at:

 

3. Data We May Collect

  1. Contact Information: Should you volunteer your name, email address, or social media details — for instance, when signing up for our newsletter.

  2. Usage Data: Occasional notes on your browser type, IP address, visited pages, or times of access, which help us refine our offerings.

  3. Communications: Any letters, enquiries, or comments you bestow upon us (whether by electronic message or otherwise).

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4. Purposes for Using Your Data

  • Newsletter & Communications: To keep you apprised of delightful events, new blog posts, or fresh gossip from Brighton & Hove and beyond.

  • Improvement of the Site: To analyze how visitors interact with our pages, thus ensuring your experience remains as smooth as a well-orchestrated soirée.

  • Compliance & Legal Requirements: To meet obligations required by laws or regulations.

 

5. Our Grounds for Processing Data

We shall only process your personal data when:

  • Consent: You have given your kind permission (e.g., joining our newsletter).

  • Legitimate Interest: Our interests align with your expectations (e.g., basic analytics to improve the Site).

  • Contract: It is necessary for fulfilling a promise or service to you.

 

6. Sharing of Your Data

Your data may be shared with:

  • Trusted Service Providers: Such as hosting or email providers, always bound by confidentiality.

  • Legal Authorities: When so compelled by law or to safeguard our rights.

 

7. Duration of Retention

Your data shall remain with us only as long as necessary for its intended purpose, lest we impose upon your goodwill unnecessarily.

 

8. International Transfers

Should your data travel beyond the realm of the UK/EEA, we shall ensure all necessary safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) to keep it safe.

 

9. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you may at any time request to see or correct your data, ask for its deletion, or withdraw consent where previously given. Kindly direct such entreaties to contact@ladysouthdowns.co.uk.

 

10. Security Measures

While no security measure is wholly invincible, we employ earnest and reasonable methods to protect your personal data.

 

11. Amendments to This Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy occasionally; the latest version will always be displayed here, marked by a fresh “Last Updated” date.

 

12. Contact Us

We remain at your service for any queries or clarifications. Write to us at contact@ladysouthdowns.co.uk and we shall respond with all due haste.

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