Privacy Policy

_Last updated: 15/06/2026

📌 1. Who We Are

Business Name: Draped in Colour

Email: contact@drapedincolour.co.uk

Phone: 07442 392863

We are the “data controller,” meaning we decide how and why your personal data is used.

📌 2. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data when you use our website or book an appointment:

Information you provide directly

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Appointment details

  • Payment information (processed securely by our payment provider; we do not store card details)

  • Any information submitted through contact forms

Information collected automatically

  • IP address

  • Browser type and device information

  • Website usage data (via analytics tools)

  • Cookies and tracking technologies (see Cookie Policy)

📌 3. How We Use Your Personal Data

We use your data for the following purposes:

  • To manage appointments and provide services

  • To respond to enquiries

  • To send booking confirmations and reminders

  • To improve website performance and user experience

  • For marketing (only where legally permitted)

  • To comply with legal obligations

📌 4. Lawful Bases for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we must have a lawful basis for using your data. Depending on the situation, we rely on:

  • Contract – to provide the services you have booked

  • Consent – for marketing communications or optional cookies

  • Legitimate interests – to improve our website, prevent fraud, or manage business operations

  • Legal obligation – for tax, accounting, or regulatory requirements

📌 5. How We Share Your Data

We may share your data with:

  • Service providers (e.g., booking systems, payment processors, email platforms)

  • Website hosting and analytics providers

  • Professional advisers (e.g., accountants)

  • Regulators if legally required

We do not sell your personal data.

If data is transferred outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (e.g., adequacy decisions or standard contractual clauses).

📌 6. How Long We Keep Your Data

We keep personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described above, including:

  • Appointment and service records: typically 6 years (for legal and tax reasons)

  • Marketing data: until you withdraw consent

  • Consent to use images for marketing: until you withdraw consent

  • Website analytics data: according to provider retention settings

📌 7. How We Protect Your Data

We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including:

  • Encrypted website connection (HTTPS)

  • Secure password‑protected systems

  • Access controls for staff

  • Regular security reviews

📌 8. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Correct inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Data portability (receive your data in a usable format)

To exercise your rights, contact us at: contact@drapedincolour.co.uk

📌 9. Marketing Communications

We will only send marketing emails or texts if:

  • You have given explicit consent, or

  • You are an existing customer and the message relates to similar services

You can unsubscribe at any time.

📌 10. Cookies & Tracking

Our website uses cookies to:

  • Improve functionality

  • Analyse website traffic

  • Personalise content

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. A full Cookie Policy should be provided separately.

📌 12. Media Consent

Written consent will be obtained to use any images from colour analysis appointments on social media for the purpose of promotion.

Non consent will not affect your appointment or the service you receive.

You can withdrawn your consent at anytime by emailing drapedincolour26@gmail.com.

📌 11. Complaints

If you have concerns about how we handle your data, please contact us first so we can resolve the issue.

If you remain unhappy, you can contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):

Website:ico.org.uk Phone: 0303 123 1113 Address: Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF

📌 12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on our website.