Privacy Policy

Last updated: 26 Oct 2025

This policy explains how rowanashmark.com (“we”, “us”) handles your personal data. We aim for plain English and minimal collection.

Who’s responsible

Data controller: Rowan Ashmark. Contact: media@rowanashmark.com.

What we collect & why

  • Newsletter sign-ups (email address, optional consent fields) — to send Dispatches and updates you request. Legal basis: consent.
  • Messages (name, email, message content) — to reply to enquiries. Legal basis: legitimate interests.
  • Site operation & security (server logs, basic diagnostics; cookies essential for the site) — to keep the site running safely. Legal basis: legitimate interests.
  • Optional analytics (if enabled) — to understand aggregate traffic; never for ads. Legal basis: consent where required.

What we don’t collect

No payment details are processed on this site. Purchases happen on third-party retailers under their policies.

Who processes your data

  • Hosting: our web host stores server logs and serves the site.
  • Email marketing: MailerLite processes newsletter sign-ups, consent and email delivery.
  • WordPress plugins: only as needed for site features (forms, caching, security).

We don’t sell your data. Providers act under contract and only for these purposes. Some services may store data outside the UK/EEA; where they do, standard safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses) apply.

Retention

  • Newsletter data: until you unsubscribe or ask us to delete it.
  • Contact emails: up to 24 months after last correspondence.
  • Server logs: typically 30 days (host defaults).

Your rights

You can request access, correction, deletion, restriction, portability, and to object to certain processing. You may withdraw consent at any time (e.g., by unsubscribing). You can also lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

Children

This site and newsletter are for readers aged 16+. We don’t knowingly collect data from children under 16.

Cookies

We use essential cookies for site operation and, if you consent, simple analytics. You can control cookies in your browser or via the site banner.

Changes

If we change this policy, we’ll update the date above. For questions: media@rowanashmark.com.

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