Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 28 November 2025

1. Introduction

I, Flora Montgomery, am committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, and protect any personal data you provide when you use this website. This policy is designed to comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

By using this website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. What Data I Collect

I may collect, use, and store the following types of personal data:

  • Identity Data: Your first name and last name.

  • Contact Data: Your email address and telephone numbers.

  • Technical Data: Your Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type and version, time zone setting and location, and other technology on the devices you use to access this website.

  • Usage Data: Information about how you use the website, products, and services.

3. How I Use Your Data

I use the information I collect in the following ways:

  • To provide and maintain the website.

  • To send you newsletters and marketing communications that you have requested.

  • To respond to your inquiries, emails, and other communications.

  • To improve the website by analyzing how you use it.

  • To ensure the security of the website and my services.

4. Sharing Your Data with Third Parties

I do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. However, I may share your information with trusted third-party service providers for operational purposes, research, and to help deliver and improve my services. These third parties may include:

  • Email Marketing Services: Such as Mailchimp, FloDesk, or similar platforms, which are used to send newsletters, updates, and marketing materials you have requested.

  • Website Analytics and Technology Providers: For analyzing website performance, maintaining functionality, and enhancing your user experience.

  • Website Builders and Developers: For creating, updating, or maintaining the website and related digital services.

  • Payment Processing (Stripe): Payments for services or products are handled securely by Stripe. I do not collect or store your payment card details; all payment information is provided directly to Stripe in accordance with their privacy policy, which you can view at https://stripe.com/privacy.

  • Research Partners: In rare cases, I may share anonymized or pseudonymized data for research or analysis intended to improve my services or business operations. Any personal identifiers will be removed wherever possible.

I require that all third-party service providers take adequate measures to protect your data, comply with UK GDPR and relevant data protection laws, and use your information solely for the purposes for which it was provided.

  • Research Partners: In rare cases, your data may be shared (with personal identifiers removed where possible) for research or analysis relevant to improving services.

I ensure that all third parties who process your data on my behalf are contractually obligated to take adequate measures to protect your data, comply with applicable data protection laws, and handle your information confidentially and securely.

5. Your Data Protection Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have rights including:

  • Your right of access: You have the right to ask for copies of your personal information.

  • Your right to rectification: You have the right to ask to rectify information you think is inaccurate or complete information you think is incomplete.

  • Your right to erasure: You have the right to ask to erase your personal information in certain circumstances.

  • Your right to restriction of processing: You have the right to ask to restrict the processing of your information in certain circumstances.

  • Your right to object to processing: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.

  • Your right to data portability: You have the right to ask that I transfer the information you gave me to another organization, or to you, in certain circumstances.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me using the details below.

6. Legal Basis for Processing Data

I process your personal data based on the following legal grounds under UK GDPR:

  • Consent: Where you have given clear consent for me to process your personal data for a specific purpose, such as signing up for a newsletter.

  • Legitimate Interests: Where it is necessary for my legitimate interests (or those of a third party) and your interests and fundamental rights do not override those interests. This includes improving the website and ensuring its security.

  • Contract: Where the processing is necessary for a contract I have with you, or because you have asked me to take specific steps before entering into a contract.

7. Data Retention

I will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to provide my services, comply with legal or regulatory obligations, or protect my legitimate business interests. If you wish to have your personal data deleted, you may request this at any time, and I will remove your information unless I am required to retain it for legal, regulatory, or business purposes. When you unsubscribe from an email list, your details will also be promptly removed.

8. Cookies

This website uses cookies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small files placed on your computer's hard drive that help analyze web traffic or let you know when you visit a particular site. They allow web applications to respond to you as an individual.

You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. Please note that this may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website.

9. Disclosure to Regulators, Advisers, and Auditors

Your personal data may be shared with regulators, professional advisers, or auditors when necessary to comply with legal or regulatory requirements, or to protect my business interests. These parties are required to keep your information confidential and to use it only for these specified purposes.

10. Contact Me and Complaints

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your data protection rights, or have concerns about how your data is handled, please contact me at:

contact@gutsy-uk.com

If you are not satisfied with my response or believe that your data has not been handled in accordance with the law, you have the right to make a complaint to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):

  • Telephone: 0303 123 1113

  • Website: www.ico.org.uk

  • Address: Information Commissioner's Office, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal, regulatory, or operational requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a new effective date shown at the top. Please review this Privacy Policy regularly to stay informed about how your information is being protected.

12. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy and any disputes related to it are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.