Privacy Policy
Effective Date: September 2025
Website: https://itslaurenhawthorne.com
Lauren Hawthorne (“I”, “me”, or “my”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit my website or work with me.
1. Information I Collect
I may collect the following information when you use my website or services:
Personal Information (such as your name, email address, phone number) when you sign up for my services, newsletter, or contact me.
Business Information you share when discussing your needs or working together.
Technical Data such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited (via cookies and analytics).
2. How I Use Your Information
I use your information to:
Provide and improve my services.
Communicate with you about inquiries, projects, and updates.
Send newsletters or marketing emails (only if you’ve opted in).
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
As required by UK GDPR, I rely on the following legal bases:
Consent – when you sign up for my mailing list or free resources.
Contract – when I need your information to provide services.
Legitimate Interests – to grow my business, improve my services, and manage communications.
Legal Obligation – when I must keep records for tax or legal compliance.
4. Sharing Your Information
I do not sell your data. I may share information with:
Trusted service providers (such as email marketing platforms, website hosting, or payment processors).
Legal or regulatory authorities if required by law.
All third parties I work with are required to keep your data safe.
5. Data Retention
I keep your information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal obligations.
6. Your Rights (UK & EU GDPR)
You have the right to:
Access the personal data I hold about you.
Request corrections or updates.
Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
Withdraw consent at any time (for example, unsubscribe from emails).
Object to certain uses of your data.
Request data portability.
