This privacy policy was created using a document from Rocket Lawyer  31/10/ 2020 

This privacy policy applies between you, the user of this website and Victoria Walsh trading as Mae Kandoo, the owner and provider of this website. This privacy policy applies to our use of any and all data collected by us or provided by you in relation to your use of the Website.

This privacy policy should be read alongside, and in addition to, our Terms and Conditions, which can be found here  

In this privacy policy, unless the context requires a different interpretation:

a.   the singular includes the plural and vice versa; b.   references to sub-clauses, clauses, schedules or appendices are to sub-clauses, clauses, schedules or appendices of this privacy policy; c.   a reference to a person includes firms, companies, government entities, trusts and partnerships; d.   "including" is understood to mean "including without limitation"; e.   reference to any statutory provision includes any modification or amendment of it; f.    the headings and sub-headings do not form part of this privacy policy.

This Agreement will be governed by and interpreted according to the law of England and Wales.

Data collected

In accordance with this privacy policy, we may collect your name and contact information from you when you contact us through the Website, by telephone, post, e-mail or social media. Other Data that is automatically collected includes your IP address, the date, times and frequency with which you access the Website and the way you use and interact with its content, your web browser type and version, operating system and a list of URLs starting with a referring site, your activity on this Website, and the site you exit to. This information helps us to make improvements to Website content and navigation. In line with the cookie settings on your browser, data is automatically collected from cookies. See further information in the ‘Cookies’ section below.

How your data is used

In accordance with this privacy policy, 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 to improve our products / services and for email of marketing materials that may be of interest to you.

For the delivery of direct marketing to you via e-mail, we'll need your consent via an opt-in or soft-opt-in. Soft opt-in consent is a specific type of consent which applies when you have previously engaged with us (for example, you contact us to ask us for more details about a particular product/service, and we are marketing similar products/services). Under "soft opt-in" consent, we will take your consent as given unless you opt-out. For other types of e-marketing, we are required to obtain your explicit consent; for example, checking an ‘I agree’ box that we'll provide.

If you are not satisfied with how your data is collected and/or used, you have the right to object in certain circumstances (see the section headed "Your rights" below).

Sharing Data

In accordance with this privacy policy, your Data may be shared with the following groups; Google Analytics, Mailchimp, Squarespace and PayPal. The reasons Data may be shared are:

Google Analytics - Information shared does not identify individuals. Details about the visitors' behavior patterns of standard internet log ins are used collected. This data is used so that we can see what pages and sections of the website visitors are looking at. For more information, see here.

Mailchimp uses information in order to process Mae Kandoo's mailing list which is used to update you with Mae Kandoo's news. You can unsubscribe from the newsletter by clicking the 'Unsubscribe' link at the bottom of the newsletter or by contacting maekandoo71@gmail.com You can see Mailchimp's Privacy Policy here.

PayPal  - When you purchase online from Mae Kandoo, payment is processed through an ecommerce system via PayPal. Your name, address, contact details and telephone number will be recorded, as well as the product/s that you bought. This information is stored solely to verify the transaction and is not used for promotional purposes or passed on to any other party. Read their Privacy Policy here.

Squarespace - Your payment information will be processed via a third-party eCommerce Payment Processor (PayPal) according to their terms and policies.  PayPal is integrated into the Squarespace account for Mae Kandoo.  Squarespace transmits your complete payment information to PayPal when you provide or update it.  Squarespace does not collect or store your payment information.

Data security & retention

We will only hold your Data for the period necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this privacy policy or until you request that the Data be deleted. Your Data is stored on secure servers. If you suspect any misuse, loss or unauthorised access to your Data, please let us know immediately by contacting us via e-mail: maekandoo71@gmail.com

Get Safe Online is supported by HM Government. They provide information about how to protect information and devices against fraud, identity theft and viruses. You can contact them by visiting www.getsafeonline.org.

Your rights

To make enquiries, exercise any of your rights summarised below, or withdraw your consent to the processing of your Data (where consent is our legal basis for processing your Data), please contact us via e-mail : maekandoo71@gmail.com

Right to access - 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. Right to correct, erase, restrict our use of your data, data portability and / or object  

If you are not satisfied with the way a complaint you make in relation to your Data is handled you can refer this to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at https://ico.org.uk/

Changes to this Privacy Policy

Victoria Walsh trading as Mae Kandoo reserves the right to change this privacy policy or as may be required by law. Any 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.

Use of Cookies

All Cookies used by this Website are used in accordance with current UK and EU Cookie Law. This Website uses Google Analytics which places Analytical /Performance cookies on your hard drive. You will be presented with a message bar requesting your consent to set those Cookies. By giving your consent, you are enabling Victoria Walsh trading as Mae Kandoo to provide a better experience and service to you. You can deny consent; however certain features of the Website may not function fully or as intended. You can choose to enable, disable or delete Cookies in your internet browser. For further details, please consult the help menu in your internet browser.