Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 24 June 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how Siobhan Strode (“we”, “us”, or “the Company”) collects, uses, stores, and shares personal information when you:
Visit our website or social media pages
Sign up for a programme or service
Communicate with us (e.g., email or contact forms)
Subscribe to our free newsletter or other materials
By accessing our services or sharing your information, you consent to the practices described below.
Information We Collect
Information you provide directly
Name, email address, phone number
Profession, organisation, or campaign details
Payment information (processed securely via Stripe or equivalent)
Communication content (e.g., emails, surveys, chat messages)
Information collected automatically
Technical data like IP address, browser type, device details
Usage data via cookies and tracking tools
Sensitive data
We do not collect sensitive personal data unless voluntarily provided in context (e.g., gender identity for community purposes).
How We Use Your Information. We process your data to:
Provide and manage our programmes & services
Communicate your booking details, service updates, and any changes
Send voluntary marketing communications (e.g. newsletter, offers), which you can unsubscribe from at any time
Improve our services through analytics and feedback
Meet legal obligations and protect client interests
Legal Basis for Processing (EU/UK GDPR) Where applicable, we rely on:
Contractual necessity to deliver services
Legal obligation (e.g., tax, consumer rights)
Legitimate interests (service improvement, marketing, fraud prevention)
Consent, especially for marketing communications which you may withdraw freely
Cookies & Tracking Technologies. We use cookies to:
Enable essential site features (e.g., login sessions)
Analyse service usage and improve user experience
Deliver optional marketing or analytics features
You may control cookie preferences via your browser or our cookie banner. Rejecting cookies may affect functionality.
5. Sharing Your Information: We may share data with:
Service providers (e.g., hosting, payments, email platforms) under strict confidentiality agreements
Legal or regulatory bodies, if required by law
Successors (e.g., in the event of a business transfer)
We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
6. Data Retention: We retain your personal data:
For as long as it remains necessary for the original purpose (e.g., programme delivery)
As required by law (e.g., for tax records)
You may request deletion earlier, subject to legal constraints
7. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data. While we strive to keep your data safe, no internet transmission is completely secure — you transmit personal information at your own risk.
8. Your Rights: You may, in applicable jurisdictions, have rights to:
Access, correct, or delete your data
Restrict or object to processing
Data portability
Withdraw consent (applicable to marketing)
To exercise any rights, please contact us at siobhan@thissisterscribes.com. We'll respond in accordance with applicable GDPR and UK data protection laws.
If you're not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
9. Third‑Party Links
Our website may contain external links. We are not responsible for the privacy policies or content of such sites; please review their privacy notices independently.
10. Children
Our services are not directed at children under 18. If we become aware of data collected from minors under 18, we will promptly delete it.
11. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Significant changes will be clearly communicated (e.g., website notices, email alerts). The “Last Updated” date will be revised accordingly.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding your personal data, please contact using the following details:
Email: siobhan@thissisterscribes.com
Mailing Address: Northcote Cross Cottage, Burrington, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9LY