Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 14 October 2025

Welcome to www.thisisemilysworld.co.uk), a website operated by Rosewood and Lovaine, a business registered at 8 Lovaine Avenue, North Shields, NE29 0BX, United Kingdom.

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website, create an account, or access any paywalled content.

1. Who We Are

This website is owned and operated by Rosewood and Lovaine, and we are the data controller for the purposes of the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and Data Protection Act 2018.

If you have any questions about this policy or your data, you can contact us at:

📧 Email: rosewoodandlovaine@hotmail.com
📍 Address: 8 Lovaine Avenue, North Shields, NE29 0BX

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We collect and process the following types of personal data:

  • Email Address – when you create an account or subscribe to updates

  • Account Information – such as your name (if provided), login credentials, and usage history

  • Payment Information – handled securely by third-party processors (we do not store or access your bank or card details)

  • Technical Data – including cookies, IP address, browser type, and browsing behaviour via analytics tools

  • Marketing Preferences – if you opt-in to receive emails or newsletters

3. How We Collect Your Data

We collect data through:

  • Account registration on our website

  • Payment and subscription to access paywalled content

  • Use of cookies and tracking technologies

  • Newsletter sign-ups (with consent)

  • Communications sent directly to us

4. Payment Processing

We use trusted third-party payment providers including Stripe, PayPal, and SumUp. When you make a payment, your financial details are processed directly by these services.

We do not collect, store, or have access to your payment card or banking information. Please refer to each provider’s privacy policy for more on how they handle your data:

5. How We Use Your Data

We process your data to:

  • Provide access to member-only content

  • Manage your account and logins

  • Communicate with you about your account or service updates

  • Send marketing or newsletter emails (only with your consent)

  • Monitor site performance, security, and user behaviour (via analytics)

6. Lawful Basis for Processing

Under the UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:

  • Consent – for email marketing and cookies

  • Contractual necessity – to provide access to paid or restricted content

  • Legitimate interests – for site analytics and business operation

  • Legal obligation – to comply with financial and regulatory requirements

7. Marketing and Communications

We may send you marketing emails or newsletters if you have explicitly opted in. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link in the email or contacting us directly.

We do not sell or share your personal data for marketing purposes.

8. Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

  • Monitor site performance and user interactions (e.g., via Google Analytics)

  • Maintain secure login sessions

  • Improve advertising and promotions

You can manage your cookie preferences via your browser settings or through our cookie banner when you first visit the site. For more details, please refer to our [Cookie Policy].

9. Third-Party Services We Use

Your data may be shared with trusted third-party services to help us operate the site, including:

  • Payment processors (Stripe, PayPal, SumUp)

  • Email marketing platforms (e.g. Mailchimp)

  • Analytics providers (e.g. Google Analytics)

These providers process your data under their own privacy policies and in compliance with data protection regulations.

10. Data Retention

We retain your data only for as long as necessary to:

  • Provide services to you

  • Comply with legal or tax obligations

  • Support or defend any potential legal claims

You may request that we delete your data at any time (see section below).

11. Your Data Protection Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)

  • Object to or restrict certain types of processing

  • Withdraw consent at any time (e.g., for marketing emails)

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

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at rosewoodandlovaine@hotmail.com.

More information: https://ico.org.uk/your-data-matters/

12. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your data from loss, misuse, and unauthorised access, including:

  • Secure website encryption (SSL)

  • Password-protected account access

  • Use of secure, reputable third-party platforms

However, no system is 100% secure. Please take precautions to keep your login details safe.

13. International Data Transfers

Some of our service providers may store or process your data outside the UK. In such cases, we ensure appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place to protect your data.

14. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. You will be notified of any material changes via email or a notice on the website. The latest version will always be available on this page.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about your data or this policy, please contact:

Rosewood and Lovaine
📧 rosewoodandlovaine@hotmail.com
📍 8 Lovaine Avenue, North Shields, NE29 0BX, United Kingdom