Who we are

Our website address is: https://shop.katyamycreative.co.uk.

This privacy policy applies between you, the User of the website and Katy Patterson trading as KatyAmyCreative, the owner and provider of this website. KatyAmyCreative takes the privacy of your information very seriously. This privacy policy applies to the use of any and all data collected by us or provided by you in relation to your use of this website. 

This privacy policy should be read alongside, and in addition to, our Terms and Conditions, which can be found at: https://shop.katyamycreative.co.uk/terms-and-conditions/ . 

Please read this privacy statement carefully. 

Definitions and interpretation

1. In this privacy policy, the following definitions are used: 
   1. Data means collectively all information that you submit to KatyAmyCreative via the website. This definition incorporates, where applicable, the definitions provided in the data protection laws; 
   2. Cookies means a small text file placed on your computer by this website when you visit certain parts of the website and/or when you use certain features of the website, Details of the cookies used by this website are set out inthe clause below. 
   3. Data Protection Laws means any applicable law relating to the processing of personal data, including but not limited to GDPR and any national implementing laws, regulations and secondary legislation, for as long as GDPR is effective in the UK. 
   4. UK and EU Cookie Law means the privacy and electronic communications regulations 2003 as amended by the privacy electronic communications regulations 2011
   5. User or You means any third party that access the website and is not either; employed by KatyAmyCreative and acting in course of their employment or engaged as a consultant or otherwise providing services to KatyAmyCreative and accessing the website in connection with the provision of sich services
   6. Website means the website you are currently using katyamycreative.co.uk and any sub-domain of this site unless expressly excluded by their own terms and conditions. 
2. In this privacy policy, unless the context requires a different interpretation:
   1. The singular includes the plural and vice versa;
   2. References to sub-clauses, clauses, schedules and appendices of this privacy policy;
   3. A reference to a person includes firms, companies, government entities, trusts and partnerships;
   4. “Including” is understood to mean “including without limitation”;
   5. Reference to any statutory provision includes any modification or amendment to it; 
   6. The headings and sub-headdings do not form part of this privacy policy.

Scope of This Privacy Policy   

3. This privacy policy applies only to the actions of Katy Patterson trading as KatyAmyCreative and users with respect to this website. It does not extend to any websites that can be accessed from this website including, but not limited to, and links we may supply to social media websites. 
4. For purposes of the applicable Data Protection Laws, KatyAmyCreative is the data controller this means KatyAmyCreative determines the purposes for which, and the manner in which, your data is processed. 

Data Collected

5. We may collect following data, which includes personal data, from you;
   1. Name;
   2. Contact information such as email address and telephone numbers; 
   3. IP address (automatically collected) 

In each case in accordance with this privacy policy.  

How we Collect Data

6. We collect data in the following ways; 
   1. Data is given to us by you; and 
   2. Data is collected automatically.

Data That is Given to us by You

7. KatyAmyCreative will collect data in a number of ways, for example;
   1. When you contact us through the website, by telephone, post, email or through any other means; 
   2. When you register with us or set up an account to receive out products/services; 
   3. When you make payments to us, through this website or otherwise; 
   4. When you elect to receive marketing communications from us. 

In each case in accordance with this privacy policy. 

Data That is Collected Automatically

8. To the extent that you access the website, we will collect your data automatically, for example;
   1. We automatically collect some information about your visit to the website, the information helps us make improvements to the website content and navigation, and includes your IP address, the date, time and frequency with which you visit the website and the way you use and interact with its content. 
   2. We will collect your data automatically via cookies, in line with the cookie settings on your browser. For more information about cookies and how we use them on the website, see the section below headed “cookies”. 

Our Use of Data 

9. Any or all of the above data may be required by us from time to time in order to provide you with the best possible service and experience when using our website. Specifically, data may be used by us for the following reasons. 
   1. Internal record keeping 
   2. Transmission by email of marketing materials that may be of interest to you 

In each case, in accordance with this privacy policy. 

10. We may use your data for the above purposes if we deem it necessary to do so for our legitimate interests. If you are not satisfied with this then you have the right to object in certain circumstances (see the section headed “Your Rights” below). 
11. For the delivery of direct marketing to you via email we’ll need your consent, whether via an opt-in or soft opt-in; 
    1. Soft opt-in is a specific type of consent which applies when you have previously engaged with us (for example, you contact us to ask for more information about a particular product or service, and we are marketing similar products/services). Under soft opt-in consent, we will take your consent as given unless you opt-out 
    2. For other types of e-marketing, we are required to obtain your explicit consent; that is, you need to take positive affirmation action when consenting, for example, checking a tick box that we’ll provide you with.
    3. If you are not satisfied with our approach to marketing, you have the right to withdraw consent at any time. To find out how to withdraw your consent, see the section headed “Your Rights” below. 
12. When you register with us and set up an account to receive our services, the legal basis for this processing is the performance of a contract between you and us/or taking steps, at your request, to enter into such a contract. 

Who We Share Data With

13. We may share your data with the following groups of people for the following reasons; 
    1. Our employees,contractors,  agents and/or professional advisors to complete orders and access account upon user request;

In accordance with the privacy policy. 

Keeping Data Secure 

14. We will use technical and organisational measures to safeguard your data, for example; 
    1. Access to your account is controlled by username and password that is controlled by you;
    2. We store your data on secure servers; 
15. Technical and organisational measures include measures to deal with any suspected data breach. If you suspect any misuse or loss of unauthorised access to your data, please let us know immediately, by contacting us via this email address enquiries@katyamycreative.co.uk
16. If you want detailed information from Get Safe Online on how to protect your information and your computers and devices against fraud, identity theft, viruses and many other online problems, please visit www.getsafeonline.org . Get Safe Online is supported by HM Government and leading businesses. 

Data Retention 

17. Unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law, we will only hold your data on our systems for the period necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy or until you request the data to be deleted. 
18. Even if we delete your data it may persist on backup or archival media for legal, tax or regulatory purposes. 

Your Rights 

19. You have the following rights in relation to your data;
    1. Right to access – the right to request copies of the information we hold about you at any time or that we modify, update or delete such information. If you provide you access to the information we hold about you, we will not charge you for this, unless your request is “manifestly unfounded or excessive”. Where we are legally permitted to do so, we may refuse your request, if we refuse your request, we will tell you the reasons why. 
    2. Right to correct – the right to have your data rectified if it is inaccurate or incomplete. 
    3. Right to erase – the right to request that we delete or remove your data from our systems. 
    4. Right to restrict our use of your data – the right to “block” us from using your data or limit the way in which we use it. 
    5. Right to data portability – the right to request that we move, copy or transfer your data. 
    6. Right to object – the right to object to the use of your data including where we use it for our legitimate interests. 
20. To make enquiries, exercise your rights set above or withdraw your consent to processing of your data (where consent is our legal basis for processing your data), please contact us via this email address enquiries@katyamycreative.co.uk 
21. If you are not satisfied with the way a complaint you make in relation to your data handled by us, you may be able to refer your complaint to the relevant data protection authority. For the UK this is the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). The ICO contact details can be found on their website https://ico.org.uk/. 
22. It is important that the data we hold on you is accurate and current, please keep us informed if your data changes during the period for which we hold it. 

Links to Other Websites 

23. This website may from time to time provide links to other websites, we have no control over such websites and are not responsible for the content of these websites. This privacy policy does not extend to your use of such websites. You are advised to read the privacy policy or statement of other websites prior to using them. 

Changes of Business Ownership and Control 

24. Katy Patterson trading as KatyAnyCreative may, from time to time, expand or reduce our business and this may involve the sale and/or the transfer of control of all or part of KatyAmyCreative. Data provided by users will, where it is relevant to any part of our business so transferred, by transferred along with that part of the new owner or newly controlled party, will under the terms of this privacy policy, be permitted to use the data for the purposes for which it was originally supplied to us. 
25. We may also disclose data for a prospective purchaser of our business or any part of it. 
26. In the above instances, we will take steps with the aim of ensuring your privacy is protected. 

Cookies

27. This website may place and access certain cookies on your computer, KatyAmyCreative uses cookies to improve your experience of using the website and to improve our range of products and services. KatyAmyCreative has carefully chosen these cookies and has taken steps to ensure that your privacy is protected and respected at all times. 
28. All cookies used by this website are in accordance with the UK and EU Cookie law. 
29. Before the website places cookies on your computer, you will be presented with a message bar requesting your consent to set those cookies, by giving consent to the placing of cookies, you are enabling KatyAmyCreative to provide a better experience and service to you, you may, if you wish, deny consent to the placing of cookies, however certain features of the website may not function fully or as intended. 
30. This website may place the following cookies; 
    1. Strictly necessary cookies, these are cookies that are required for the operation of the website, they include for example, cookies that enable you to log into secure areas of our website, use a shopping card or make use of e-billing services. 
    2. Functionality cookies, these are used to recognise you when you return to our website, this enables us to personalise our content to you, greet you by name and remember your preferences. 
31. You can find a list of cookies we use in our cookies schedule. 
32. You can choose to enable or disable cookies in your internet browser, by default most internet browsers accept cookies, but this can be changed. For further details, please consult the help menu in your internet browser. 
33. You can choose to delete cookies at any time, however you may lose any information that enables you to access the website more quickly and efficiently. 
34. It is recommended that you ensure that your internet browser is up-to-date and you consult the help and guidance provided by the developer of your internet provider if you are unsure about adjusting your privacy settings. 
35. For more information generally on cookies, including how to disable them, please refer to aboutcookies.org. 

Cookies Schedule 

36. Cookies we use Include:
    1. Session cookie –  This is a necessary cookie used to remember you and maintain your session whilst you are using our website. 
    2. Visit cookie- This is a functional cookie that lets us know that someone (you) has visited the website. 
    3. Newsletter pop-up cookie – This is a functional cookie to remember when you have dismissed the pop-up asking you to sign-up to the newsletter, this cookie is placed so you do not receive this pop up more than necessary. 
    4. Log in cookies – If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser. When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.
37. We have tried to ensure this is complete and up to date, but if you think that we have missed a cookie or there are any discrepancies, please let us know.  

General 

38. You may not transfer any of your rights under this privacy policy to any other person. We may transfer our rights under this privacy policy where we reasonably believe your rights will not be affected. 
39. If any court competent authority finds that any provision of this privacy policy is invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that provision or part-provision will, to the extent required, be deemed to be deleted, and the validity and enforceability of the other provisions of this privacy policy will not be affected. 
40. Unless otherwise agreed, no delay, act or omission by a party in exercising any right or remedy will be deemed a waiver of that, any other, right or remedy. 
41. This agreement will be governed by and interpreted according to the law of England and Wales, all disputes arising under this agreement will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of English and Welsh courts. 

Changes to this Privacy Policy

1. KatyAmyCreative reserves the right to change this privacy policy as we may deem necessary from time to time or as may be required by law. And changes will be immediately posted on the website and you are deemed to have accepted the terms of the privacy policy on your first use of the website following the alterations.