Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 23 June 2025
Host & Bloom, operated by Jacqueline Shipman ("we", "our", or "us"), is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website www.hostandbloom.com and www.hostandbloom.co.uk contact us, or use our services.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Personal Information: Your name, email address, phone number, and any details you provide via contact forms or when booking a consultation.
Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, including IP address, browser type, referring pages, and time spent on the site.
Cookies: We use cookies to improve user experience. You can disable cookies through your browser settings.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
Provide and personalise our services
Respond to your enquiries or requests
Communicate with you about bookings, services, or offers
Improve our website and services
Comply with legal obligations
3. Lawful Basis for Processing
We process your personal data under one or more of the following legal bases:
Your consent (e.g. when you submit an enquiry form)
Performance of a contract (e.g. when you book a service with us)
Legal obligation (e.g. for tax and accounting purposes)
Legitimate interest (e.g. to improve our services or protect our business)
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share it with trusted third-party service providers (e.g. email platforms, calendar booking systems, or payment processors) only where necessary to provide our services and under strict confidentiality agreements.
5. Data Retention
We will retain your personal information for as long as needed to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law.
6. Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction or deletion of your data
Object to or restrict our processing
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [insert your email address].
7. Security
We take reasonable precautions to protect your information from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, or disclosure.
8. External Links
Our website may contain links to other sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the site indicates your acceptance of any changes.
10. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:
Jacqueline Shipman
Email: jacquishipman@icloud.com
Website: www.hostandbloom.com
Location: United Kingdom