Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 2026-03-07

This Privacy Policy describes how your personal information is collected, used, and shared when you visit https://toriashwoods.co.uk (the "Site").

1. Data Controller

The Site is operated by Victoria Thorpe, trading as Tori Ashwoods (referred to as "I", "me", or "my"). I am the data controller responsible for your personal information.

Contact Details:

Email: tori@toriashwoods.co.uk

2. Personal Information I Collect

I aim to minimize data collection to protect your privacy.

Correspondence Data: When you contact me via the email address provided on the Site, I collect your email address and any information included in your message. I use this solely to communicate with you regarding your inquiry.

Technical & Analytics Data: I use IONOS Analytics to monitor website traffic. This is a cookieless service. It collects anonymous data such as your IP address (anonymized), device type, operating system, and the pages you visit. This data does not allow me to identify you personally and is used only to improve the Site’s performance.

3. Cookies

This website does not use non-essential cookies, tracking pixels, or any third-party marketing cookies. You do not need to "opt-out" because no invasive tracking is taking place.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under the UK GDPR, I process your information based on:

Consent: When you voluntarily email me.

Legitimate Interests: To maintain and improve my website and respond to reader inquiries.

5. Data Sharing & Retention

Sharing: I do not sell or share your data with third parties for marketing. I only share data with service providers (like my email host) to the extent necessary to respond to you, or if required by UK law.

Retention: I keep correspondence only as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose of the contact or to comply with legal/accounting requirements.

6. Your Rights

As a UK resident, you have the following rights under data protection laws:

The right to access the personal data I hold about you.

The right to request correction or erasure of your data.

The right to object to or restrict processing.

To exercise these rights, please contact me at the email address listed above.mailto:tori@toriashwoods.co.uk