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Privacy & Cookie Policy

The Style Chapter Email: natalie@thestylechapter.co.uk

Last Updated: 8 June 2026


Privacy & Cookie Policy


The Style Chapter ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly.

This Privacy & Cookie Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal information when you visit our website, contact us, submit an enquiry, or use our services.

We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and other applicable UK privacy laws.


1. Who We Are


Business Name: The Style Chapter

Email Address: natalie@thestylechapter.co.uk

If you have any questions about this policy or your personal information, please contact us using the email address above.


2. Information We Collect


We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Telephone number

  • Company or business details

  • Project information

  • Any information submitted through website forms, emails or enquiries

We may also automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our website, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device information

  • Operating system

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on pages

  • Referring website information

  • General location information

This information is collected through cookies and website analytics technologies where applicable.


3. How We Use Your Information


We may use your information to:

  • Respond to enquiries

  • Provide information about our services

  • Deliver services requested by you

  • Improve our website and customer experience

  • Monitor website performance and security

  • Maintain business records

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Send marketing communications where you have provided consent

We will only use your information for legitimate business purposes and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.


4. Lawful Basis for Processing


Under UK GDPR, we rely on one or more of the following lawful bases:

Consent

Where you voluntarily submit information or opt in to receive marketing communications.

Contract

Where processing is necessary to provide services you have requested.

Legitimate Interests

Where processing is necessary for the operation, improvement and security of our business and website.

Legal Obligation

Where we are required to process information to comply with legal or regulatory requirements.


5. Website Platform and Hosting


Our website is built and hosted using the Wix Studio platform provided by Wix.com Ltd.

Wix may process certain information on our behalf, including:

  • Website usage data

  • IP addresses

  • Device information

  • Form submissions

  • Security and performance data

Wix acts as a service provider and data processor where appropriate and maintains its own security, privacy and compliance measures.

For further information, please refer to Wix's own privacy documentation.


6. Website Forms and Enquiries


When you submit information through a website contact form, your information may be stored securely within the Wix platform and forwarded to us by email.

We use this information solely to:

  • Respond to your enquiry

  • Discuss potential services

  • Deliver requested information

  • Maintain communication relating to our services

We do not sell, rent or trade personal information to third parties.


7. Web Design and Technical Support Partner


Our website may be developed, maintained or technically supported by Skinny Design.

Where technical support is required, authorised personnel at Skinny Design may occasionally have access to website systems, form submissions or website administration tools solely for the purposes of:

  • Website maintenance

  • Technical troubleshooting

  • Security monitoring

  • Website improvements

Skinny Design does not use personal information for its own marketing purposes and processes any information only where necessary to provide website-related services.

Skinny Design maintains its own privacy and data protection policies and is responsible for complying with applicable data protection legislation in relation to any information it processes.


8. Marketing Communications


If you choose to subscribe to marketing communications, newsletters or updates, we may use your information to send relevant content about our services.

Marketing communications may be managed using platforms such as Mailchimp.

You may unsubscribe at any time by:

  • Clicking the unsubscribe link contained within marketing emails

  • Contacting us directly

We will not send marketing communications without an appropriate lawful basis.


9. Mailchimp


Where email marketing is used, we may utilise Mailchimp, operated by Intuit Inc., to manage subscriber lists and distribute communications.

If you subscribe to our mailing list, your information may be transferred to and processed by Mailchimp in accordance with their privacy practices.

Mailchimp acts as a data processor on our behalf.

You can unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time.


10. Analytics


We may use website analytics tools, including Google Analytics, to better understand how visitors use our website.

Analytics information may include:

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on pages

  • Device type

  • Browser information

  • Approximate location data

Where required by law, analytics cookies will only be activated after you have provided consent through our cookie banner.


11. Data Sharing


We may share information with trusted third-party service providers where necessary to operate our business, including:

  • Website hosting providers

  • Website support providers

  • Analytics providers

  • Email service providers

  • Marketing platforms

  • Professional advisers where legally required

We only share information where necessary and take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.


12. International Data Transfers


Some of our service providers, including Wix and Mailchimp, may process information outside the United Kingdom.

Where international transfers occur, we take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with UK GDPR requirements.


13. Data Retention


We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:

  • Respond to enquiries

  • Deliver services

  • Maintain business records

  • Comply with legal obligations

Information that is no longer required will be securely deleted or anonymised where appropriate.


14. Your Rights


Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal information

  • Request correction of inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of your information

  • Restrict processing

  • Object to processing

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Request transfer of your data where applicable

  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact:

natalie@thestylechapter.co.uk

For more information about your rights, visit the ICO website.


15. Security


We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information from:

  • Unauthorised access

  • Accidental loss

  • Misuse

  • Alteration

  • Disclosure

While we strive to protect personal information, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.


16. Cookies


What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website.

They help websites function correctly, improve user experience and provide information about how visitors interact with a website.

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled through our website systems.

Examples may include cookies used for:

  • Security

  • Fraud prevention

  • Website functionality

  • Form submission functionality

  • Session management

As our website is built using Wix Studio, Wix may place essential cookies required for operation of the platform.

Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use our website.

These cookies may collect information such as:

  • Pages visited

  • Visitor journeys

  • Time spent on pages

  • Device information

Analytics cookies are only activated where required consent has been provided.

Marketing Cookies

If used in the future, marketing cookies may help us:

  • Measure campaign effectiveness

  • Improve advertising performance

  • Deliver relevant content

Marketing cookies will only be activated where consent has been provided.

Managing Cookies

When you first visit our website, you may be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

  • Accept all cookies

  • Reject non-essential cookies

  • Manage cookie preferences

You may also manage cookies through your browser settings.

Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.


17. Third-Party Websites


Our website may contain links to external websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content or security of third-party websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.


18. Changes to This Policy


We may update this Privacy & Cookie Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be posted on this page together with the updated revision date.


19. Contact Us

For any questions regarding this Privacy & Cookie Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact:

The Style Chapter Email: natalie@thestylechapter.co.uk

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