Privacy Policy for Anne the Doula

Last Updated: 7 December 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Anne the Doula (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit www.annethedoula.uk (the “Website”).
We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

By using this Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

When you use our Website, you may provide personal information by:

  • Submitting a contact form

  • Signing up for newsletters

  • Communicating with us directly

This information may include:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Any message or details included in your enquiry

1.2 Information Automatically Collected

Squarespace automatically collects limited information about your visit, such as:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device type

  • Time spent on pages

  • Pages visited

  • Referring URL

This information helps us understand website performance and usage.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

  • Respond to enquiries submitted through contact forms

  • Provide support or services you request

  • Improve website functionality and user experience

  • Send newsletters or updates (only with your consent)

  • Maintain website security and performance

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.

3. How Form Submissions Are Stored

When you submit a form, your information may be:

  • Sent to our email address

  • Stored in our Squarespace Form Submissions dashboard

Squarespace acts as a data processor on our behalf.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR)

We process your information under one or more of the following legal bases:

  • Consent – when you submit a form, opt into marketing, or consent to cookies

  • Legitimate interest – to operate, maintain, and improve our Website

  • Contract – when you communicate with us regarding services

5. Sharing Your Information

We only share information with trusted providers who help operate our business, including:

  • Squarespace (website hosting)

  • Email service providers

  • Analytics tools

These providers cannot use your data for their own purposes.

6. Data Security

We take appropriate steps to protect your data, including:

  • HTTPS encryption

  • Password-protected accounts

  • Secure third-party service providers

However, no internet system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy or as required by law.
You may request that we delete your information at any time.

8. Your Rights (UK Residents)

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Correct inaccurate data

  • Request deletion

  • Withdraw consent

  • Object to processing

  • Request data portability

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at:

Email: info@annethedoula.com

9. Cookies

Our website is hosted on Squarespace, which uses cookies and similar technologies. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help the site function and improve your experience.

9.1 Essential Cookies (No Consent Required)

These cookies are required for the Website to operate, including:

  • Security and authentication

  • Load balancing and performance

  • Basic site preferences

  • Display and device-related functions

You cannot disable these via the cookie banner, but you may disable them in your browser settings (this may affect site performance).

9.2 Analytics Cookies (Consent Required)

Squarespace automatically uses limited analytics cookies that track:

  • Visitor numbers

  • Pages visited

  • Device and browser type

  • Traffic sources

These help us improve our Website.
They are non-essential, so they will only run if you consent via the cookie banner.

9.3 Third-Party Cookies

These may be placed if you interact with embedded content such as:

  • Social media embeds (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, etc.)

  • Video players (YouTube, Vimeo)

  • External services you choose to use

We will request consent before loading any non-essential third-party cookies.

9.4 Managing Cookies

You may restrict or delete cookies through:

  • Our cookie banner

  • Your browser settings

  • Your device settings

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to make a data request, contact:

Anne the Doula
Email: annethedoula@hotmail.com
Website: www.annethedoula.com / www.annethedoula.nl / www.annethedoula.uk

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Changes will be posted on this page with the updated date.