WEBSITE PRIVACY POLICY
Privacy Policy
Last updated: 5th Sept 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to janeclairestevens.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and
protect your personal data when you visit our website, in compliance with the General Data Protection
Regulation (GDPR).
2. Data Controller
Data Controller: Jane Stevens, Business: Jane Stevens
Contact: info@janeclairestevens.com; 8 Fintry Avenue, EH54 8EH
3. Data We Collect & How We Use It
| Data Type | Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Essential cookies (e.g., cookie banner preferences) | Ensure site functionality and UX | Legitimate interest / Consent |
| Technical data via external services (Google Maps, Webfonts, video embeds) | Enable third-party content and styling | Legitimate interest / Consent |
| Contact forms / email submissions (There are none) | N/A | N/A |
| Website analytics (if implemented, e.g.,Google Analytics) | Understand site usage to improve user experience | Consent |
| Client Portal data (e.g., name, email, login credentials) | Deliver secure portal access | Contractual necessity / Performance of service |
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies:
- Essential Cookies: Always active to manage site features and cookie consent status.
- Third-Party Cookies:
- Google Webfonts, Google Maps, embedded video providers—may collect personal
data such as IP addresses. These can be disabled via cookie settings on our site
You can manage or withdraw consent at any time by adjusting your cookie preferences.
5. Data Sharing & Transfers
We do not share your personal data with any third parties, except:
- With service providers who process data on our behalf (e.g., email host, payment gateway,
analytics services) under data processing agreements. - As required by law or to respond to valid legal processes.
6. International Transfers
If any data is transferred outside the EU/EEA (for example, to third-party service providers in non-EEA
countries), we’ll ensure appropriate safeguards are in place—such as standard contractual clauses—to
protect your data
7. Data Retention
We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill its intended purpose or to
comply with legal obligations. For example:
- Inquiry or contact form submissions: stored for up to [e.g., 2 years], unless you request deletion.
- Client portal account data: retained for the duration of our service agreement, plus any legally
required retention period.
8. Your GDPR Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Right to be informed — about how your data is used.
- Right of access — request a copy of your data.
- Right to rectification — correct inaccuracies.
- Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”) — request deletion when lawful.
- Right to restrict processing — limit how we use your data.
- Right to data portability — receive your data in a structured format.
- Right to object — object to processing based on legitimate interest, including any direct
marketing. - Right to withdraw consent — at any time, where processing is based on consent.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@janeclairestevens.com. We will respond
within one month (or up to three months if necessary, as permitted by GDPR).