Who we are

This website is operated by Ruth Sturkey, trading as Ruth Sturkey. You can contact us at:

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• Email: ruth@RuthSturkey.com

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What data we collect

We may collect and process the following personal data from site visitors:

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• Contact information (for example: name, email address, telephone number) when you use our contact forms or subscribe to newsletters.

• Technical and usage information automatically collected (for example: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time and date of visits) through cookies and analytics tools.

• Other information you choose to provide (for example: messages sent via contact form, feedback, comments).

 

How and why we collect your data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

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• To respond to your enquiries, messages or requests.

• To provide you with information or services you request (for example newsletters, updates, follow-up).

• To improve and maintain our website, including analytics, troubleshooting and site performance.

• Where required, to comply with legal obligations.​

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The legal basis for processing your data is your consent (when you submit forms or subscribe), and/or our legitimate interest in operating and improving the website, responding to enquiries, and maintaining communications.

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If we rely on “legitimate interest”, the interest is: to provide and maintain a functional and secure website, to communicate with you, and to administer your requests or subscriptions.

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How we store and protect your data

Your personal data is stored securely. We will keep your data only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal or regulatory requirements. Once no longer needed, your data will be deleted or anonymised.

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We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard your data against unauthorised or unlawful processing and against accidental loss, destruction or damage.

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Sharing your data

We do not share your personal data with third parties except where required by law, or to fulfil your specific request (for example, to send an email, or deliver a service you requested).

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If we do share data with any third parties (for example, hosting providers, email service providers, analytics services), we will ensure they comply with data protection standards and only process data under our instructions.

If any data is transferred outside the UK, we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

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Cookies and tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect technical and usage data. Some cookies are strictly necessary to operate the website; others are optional (for example analytics or marketing cookies).

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Where cookies are not strictly necessary, we will obtain your consent before placing them. You can manage or withdraw consent at any time.

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Your rights

Under the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, you have the right to:

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• Request access to the personal data we hold about you.

• Request correction or deletion of your personal data.

• Request restriction of processing or object to processing where applicable.

• Withdraw your consent at any time (if consent was the basis for processing).

• Request portability of your personal data (where applicable).

• Lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority (the Information Commissioner’s Office, ICO) if you believe your data is being mis-used.

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To exercise any of these rights or if you have any questions, contact us at [contact email/address above].

 

Voluntary or mandatory provision of data
 

Where we collect data through forms or subscriptions, providing your personal data is voluntary. If you choose not to provide it, we may be unable to respond to your enquiries or provide certain services.

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Automated decision-making and profiling

We do not use any automated decision-making or profiling based on your personal data.

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Changes to this privacy notice

We may update this privacy notice from time to time (for example, if our practices or relevant laws change). The date of last revision will be shown at the top of the notice, and we will publish the updated version on this website.