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Privacy Policy – Fairytale Gowns

Website: https://fairytalegowns.co.uk
Email: mail@fairytalegowns.co.uk
Phone: 01692 584743
Address: 110 High Street, Stalham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 9AU
Data Controller: Louise Dace

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal information:

Information you provide directly

Name

Email address

Phone number

Appointment information (dates, times, preferences)

Measurements or dress details (if provided during enquiries)

Any information you submit via contact forms, appointment forms, email or social media

Automatically collected information

When using our website, we may collect:

IP address

Browser type and version

Pages visited and time spent on site

Device details

Cookies and tracking data (see Section 8 – Cookies)

Payment / purchase information

If you make payments or purchases, these are processed securely by third-party payment processors.
We do not store or have access to your full card details.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Respond to enquiries

Manage and confirm appointments

Provide fitting services, dress orders and boutique services

Communicate updates about your booking, dress orders or alterations

Keep internal records and comply with legal obligations

Improve our website, services and customer experience

Send marketing updates (only if you have given explicit consent)

We will never sell your data to third parties.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we process personal data based on:

Contract – to arrange appointments, process orders or respond to enquiries

Consent – for optional marketing emails or promotional communications

Legitimate Interests – improving services, managing bookings and operating our business

Legal Obligation – tax, accounting and regulatory requirements

5. How We Store and Protect Your Data

We take reasonable steps to safeguard your information, including:

Secure devices and password-protected systems

Restricted access to personal information

SSL/HTTPS website encryption

Secure trusted third-party systems for payments and emails

We will only keep your information for as long as necessary, typically:

Enquiry & appointment details: up to 2 years

Order and purchase details: up to 6 years (legal requirement)

6. Sharing Your Information

Your data may be shared with trusted third-party providers such as:

Email service providers

Website hosting providers

Appointment/booking systems (if used)

Payment processors (for deposits or purchases)

Tailors or seamstresses (for fittings, only where relevant)

These third parties must comply with UK data protection laws and only process data on our instructions.

We do not sell, rent or share personal data for marketing.

7. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you

Correct inaccuracies

Delete your data (in certain circumstances)

Restrict processing

Object to processing

Request data portability

Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)

To exercise your rights, contact us at:
[Insert email address]

If you are unhappy with how we handle your data, you can contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): https://ico.org.uk/

8. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to improve functionality, analyse traffic and enhance your browsing experience.

These may include:

Essential cookies (required for basic site operation)

Analytics cookies (e.g., Google Analytics, if enabled)

Performance or preference cookies

You can control or disable cookies via your browser settings.
For more details, visit: https://www.aboutcookies.org/

If you want a separate Cookie Policy, I can generate one.

9. Links to Other Websites

Our website may include links to external sites such as designers, social media or partners.
We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.
Please check their privacy policies when visiting external websites.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy at any time.
Any changes will be posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date.

11. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

Fairytale Gowns
Email: mail@fairytalegowns.co.uk
Phone: 01692 584743
Address: 110 High Street, Stalham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 9AU
Data Controller: Louise Dace