Privacy Policy

1. What We Collect & How

Type of DataExamplesCollection Method

IdentityName, address, contact detailsWhen making purchases, donations, signing up to blog updates

PaymentsPayPal or platform‑generated transaction IDs (not full card details)Via Wix, GoFundMe, EasyFundraiser, PayPal

TechnicalIP address, device/browser type, cookiesAutomatically via website analytics

CommunicationsMessages, comments, emailsFrom your direct correspondence with us

UK GDPR requires us to collect only data that is necessary and to use it transparently and fairly (iubenda.com, consentmo.com).

 

2. Why We Use Your Data & Our Legal Basis

We process your data only for clear, lawful reasons:

• Contractual necessity: To process orders or fulfil donation transactions.

• Legal compliance: To meet accounting and tax obligations.

• Legitimate interests: To improve our services, manage our website, and handle inquiries securely.

• Consent: When subscribing to blog updates—clearly opt‑in, with the right to withdraw at any time (ico.org.uk, cookieyes.com, ico.org.uk).

 

3. Data Sharing

We do not sell your data. We only share information with trusted third parties required to manage our services:

• Payment Processors: PayPal, Wix Donations, GoFundMe, EasyFundraiser.

• Platform & Hosting: Wix.com.

• Analytics: Wix Analytics, possibly Google Analytics (pseudonymised data).

These providers have their own privacy policies and maintain your data on our behalf .

 

4. Data Retention

We keep your personal data only as long as necessary:

• Transaction data: Up to 6 years, to meet legal/accounting duties.

• Marketing data (consent-based): Until you withdraw consent.

• Analytics data: Up to 2 years.

 

5. Your Legal Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Correct inaccuracies

• Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)

• Restrict or object to processing

• Data portability

• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights or lodge a complaint, contact us at the email above. You may also complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) (harperjames.co.uk, consentmo.com, en.wikipedia.org, ico.org.uk).

 

6. Cookies & Similar Technologies

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyse traffic. You can control or disable cookies via your browser settings. More details are in our [Cookie Policy].

 

7. Children’s Data

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If we learn any data has been collected, we will promptly delete it and take steps to prevent further collection .

 

8. Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures—such as encryption, secure hosting, and restricted access—to safeguard your data. However, no system is absolutely secure online.

 

9. International Data Transfers

Data may be stored or processed outside the UK (e.g., Wix servers). We ensure safeguards such as UK Standard Contractual Clauses are in place to secure your rights .

 

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy over time. The effective date at the top will be revised accordingly. Please check back regularly.

 

11. Contact & Complaints

Questions, requests, or concerns?
Email: missdaisysmith@gmail.com

If you're unsatisfied with our response, you can lodge a complaint with the ICO: https://ico.org.uk

By using our site, donating, or purchasing, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

This policy follows ICO guidance and UK GDPR principles: lawful, transparent, limited to necessary usage, secure, and respecting individuals’ rights .