Privacy Policy

1. Who I Am

I am a freelance hair and makeup artist specialising in weddings.

 

For data protection purposes, I am the data controller responsible for your personal data.

 

Contact details:

Email: makeupwithrach@gmail.com

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2. How Your Data Is Collected (Wix Website)

My website is built using Wix, which may collect certain information automatically and through forms.

 

I may collect personal data when you:

 

• Complete a Wix contact or enquiry form

• Subscribe to my email mailing list

• Contact me via email or social media

• Interact with content embedded from third parties such as Instagram

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The information collected may include:

 

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Wedding date and location

• Any details you include in your enquiry

 

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3. How I Use Your Personal Data

Your personal data is used to:

 

• Respond to enquiries and messages

• Provide quotes and confirm availability

• Manage bookings and appointments

• Communicate with you about your wedding services

• Send marketing emails (where you have given consent)

• Maintain necessary business records

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4. Lawful Basis for Processing (UK GDPR)​

Under UK GDPR, I rely on the following lawful bases:

 

• Consent – when you opt in to email marketing

• Contract – when data is needed to provide my services

• Legitimate interests – responding to enquiries and running my business

• Legal obligation – for tax or accounting purposes

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5. Email Marketing (Wix Email Marketing)

If you sign up to my mailing list via my Wix website, I may send you occasional emails about my services, availability, or special offers.

 

• You will only receive marketing emails if you have actively opted in

• You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email

• Your email address will not be sold or shared for marketing purposes

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Wix provides built-in email marketing tools and acts as a data processor in line with UK GDPR.

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6. Cookies and Tracking (Wix)

My Wix website uses cookies to ensure it functions properly and to understand how visitors use the site.

 

These may include:

 

• Essential cookies (required for site functionality)

• Analytics cookies (to measure website performance)

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You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. A cookie banner may be displayed when you first visit the site.

 

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7. Instagram and Social Media

My website may include links to or embedded content from Instagram.

 

• Instagram is a third-party platform with its own privacy policy

• If you interact with Instagram content on my website, Instagram may collect personal data

• I do not control how Instagram uses your data

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Please refer to Instagram’s privacy policy for more information.

 

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8. Sharing Your Personal Data​

I do not sell or rent your personal data.

 

Your data may be shared only where necessary, including:

 

• With Wix as my website hosting provider

• With email marketing providers used via Wix

• Where required by law

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All third parties are required to keep your data secure and confidential.

 

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9. Data Storage and Security​

Your personal data is stored securely using Wix’s systems and any additional password-protected business tools I use.

 

I take reasonable steps to protect your data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.

 

Your data is kept only for as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected.

 

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10. Your Rights Under UK GDPR​

You have the right to:

 

• Request access to your personal data

• Request correction of inaccurate data

• Request deletion of your personal data

• Withdraw consent at any time

• Object to or restrict processing of your data

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To exercise your rights, please contact me using the details above.

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11. Third-Party Links​

My website may contain links to external websites or social media platforms. I am not responsible for their privacy policies or content.

 

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12. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page with a revised date.