Privacy Policy

Last updated: 24 September 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how I, Patricia Haywood (unincorporated), collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use this Website.

By using this Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1) Who’s in charge of your data?

The data controller is:
Patricia Haywood (unincorporated)
Email: wwda@patriciahaywoodesq.com
Address: [insert address]

2) The data I collect

I may collect and process:

  • Identity data (name, username, contact details)

  • Contact data (email, phone, address)

  • Technical data (IP address, browser, device, cookies, analytics info)

  • Usage data (how you use the Website)

  • Marketing data (your preferences if you subscribe to emails)

I don’t ask for special category data (health, race, religion, etc.) — don’t give it to me unless absolutely necessary.

3) How I use your data (lawful basis)

I only use your personal data when the law allows. Usually, this will be:

  • Contract – to provide services you’ve asked for.

  • Consent – where you’ve subscribed to marketing emails.

  • Legitimate interests – to run and improve the Website, grow the business, and keep things secure.

  • Legal obligation – if the law says I must.

4) Sharing your data

I do not sell your data. I may share it with:

  • Trusted service providers (e.g. website host, email provider, analytics).

  • Regulators, law enforcement, or other authorities when legally required.

5) International transfers

If data is transferred outside the UK/EEA (e.g. to cloud service providers), I ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (UK adequacy decision, Standard Contractual Clauses, etc.).

6) How long I keep your data

I keep your personal data only as long as necessary:

  • Legal/contractual records: up to 7 years.

  • Marketing data: until you unsubscribe or ask me to delete it.

7) Your rights

You have rights under UK data protection law:

  • Access your data

  • Correct inaccurate data

  • Request deletion

  • Restrict processing

  • Object to processing

  • Data portability

  • Withdraw consent

To exercise these, email me at wwda@patriciahaywoodesq.com

8) Security

I use reasonable security measures to protect your data. No system is 100% secure, so transmit at your own risk.

9) Complaints

If you’re unhappy, please contact me first. You also have the right to complain to the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): www.ico.org.uk