Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 14th August 2026

At Sonia Woodward, we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.

WHO WE ARE

UK GDPR COMPLIANCE

Data Controller: Sonia Woodward is the Data Controller responsible for personal data collected through this website.

WHAT PERSONAL DATA WE COLLECT

IP address, browser information, and contact form submissions.

LAWFUL BASIS FOR PROCESSING

We rely on Consent, Contract, Legal Obligation, and Legitimate Interests as applicable.

HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

To provide services, respond to enquiries, manage accounts, improve website functionality, maintain security, and comply with legal obligations.

COMMENTS

When visitors leave comments, we collect the information entered in comment forms along with IP address and browser details to help detect spam.

MEDIA

Avoid uploading images containing embedded location data (EXIF GPS).

We use cookies to improve your browsing experience, remember preferences, support logins, and manage website functionality.

EMBEDDED CONTENT FROM OTHER WEBSITES

Embedded content may collect data, use cookies, and track interactions as if you visited the third-party website directly.

WHO WE SHARE YOUR DATA WITH

If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email. We do not sell personal data.

HOW LONG WE RETAIN YOUR DATA

Comments and related metadata may be retained indefinitely. Registered user information remains stored until deleted or amended.

YOUR RIGHTS UNDER UK GDPR

You may request access, correction, deletion, restriction, objection, portability, or withdrawal of consent where applicable.

INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Where data is transferred outside the UK, appropriate safeguards will be implemented.

THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

We may use hosting, analytics, spam protection, payment, and email service providers.

DATA SECURITY

We apply reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data.

CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

This website is not intended for children under 13.

COMPLAINTS

You may contact the ICO at www.ico.org.uk or 0303 123 1113.

WHERE YOUR DATA IS SENT

Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services.

CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this policy periodically and publish changes on this page.