PRIVACY POLICY
Last updated: 20 August 2026
This privacy policy explains how Lady Bricks Jewellery ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses and protects personal information when you visit our website at www.ladybricks.com ("our website").
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in an open and transparent manner. This policy is written in plain English to make it as clear as possible.
Who we are
Lady Bricks Jewellery is the data controller for the personal data collected through this website.
Business name: Lady Bricks Jewellery
Legal structure: Sole trader
Address: Wimblington, Cambridgeshire
Email: lady.bricks.silver@gmail.com
ICO registration number: ZC226937
What personal data we collect
We may collect the following types of personal data:
Contact information: name, email address, phone number, and postal address when you contact us, submit an enquiry form, or make a purchase.
Technical data: IP address, browser type and version, time zone setting, browser plug-in types and versions, operating system and platform, and other technology on the devices you use to access our website.
Usage data: information about how you use our website, including pages visited, time spent, and links clicked.
Marketing data: your preferences in receiving marketing from us and your communication preferences.
Transaction data: details of products or services you have purchased from us.
How we collect your data
We collect data in the following ways:
Direct interactions: when you fill in a contact form, make a purchase, send us an email, or call us.
Automated technologies: when you visit our website, we may automatically collect technical and usage data using cookies and similar technologies. See our cookie notice below.
Third parties: we may receive data about you from analytics providers (such as Google Analytics), advertising networks, and search information providers.
How we use your data
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
Purpose Lawful basis
To respond to your enquiries Contract / Legitimate interests
To provide our services to you Contract
To send you marketing emails Consent / Soft opt-in (existing customers)
To improve our website Legitimate interests
To comply with legal obligations Legal obligation
To analyse website usage Legitimate interests (or Consent for cookies)
We will only use your personal data for the purposes for which we collected it, unless we reasonably consider that we need to use it for another reason that is compatible with the original
purpose.
Who we share your data with
We may share your personal data with:
Service providers: companies that provide services to us, such as website hosting, email marketing, payment processing, analytics. These companies are only permitted to use your data to provide services to us, not for their own purposes.
Specific providers include:
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Google Analytics (website analytics) — Google LLC
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Mailchimp (email marketing) — Intuit Inc.
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Stripe (payment processing) — Stripe Inc.
Professional advisers: solicitors, accountants, and insurers who provide professional services to us.
Regulatory authorities: HMRC, the ICO, or other authorities where required by law.
We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
International transfers
Some of our service providers (such as Google Analytics) are based outside the United Kingdom. Where we transfer data outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as the UK International Data Transfer Agreement (IDTA) or adequacy regulations.
How long we keep your data
We will only keep your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected. Our retention periods are:
Contact enquiries: 3 years from the date of last contact
Customer records: 6 years from the end of the business relationship (to comply with HMRC record-keeping requirements)
Marketing contacts: Until you unsubscribe or withdraw consent
Website analytics: 26 months (Google Analytics default)
Your rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights:
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Right of access: you can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
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Right to rectification: you can ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
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Right to erasure: you can ask us to delete your data in certain circumstances.
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Right to restrict processing: you can ask us to restrict how we use your data in certain circumstances.
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Right to data portability: you can ask us to provide your data in a machine-readable format.
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Right to object: you can object to our processing of your data where we rely on legitimate interests.
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Right to withdraw consent: where we rely on consent, you can withdraw it at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at lady.bricks.silver@gmail.com. We will respond within one month. We do not charge a fee for reasonable requests.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies. A cookie is a small text file placed on your device when you visit a website.
Strictly necessary cookies: required for the website to function. These cannot be disabled.
Analytics cookies: we use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. These cookies collect anonymous information. We only set these cookies with your consent.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
Complaints
If you are unhappy with how we handle your personal data, please contact us first at lady.bricks.silver@gmail.com and we will do our best to resolve the issue.
You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk or by calling 0303 123 1113. Our ICO registration number is ZC226937.
Changes to this policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our website or, where appropriate, by email.
This policy was last updated on 20 August 2026.