Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 16.06.2025

At Paperwhite Floral Design we, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data when you interact with us via our website, phone, or email.

We comply with the UK GDPR, EU GDPR, and all relevant data protection regulations.

1. Who We Are

We are Paperwhite Floral Design, a florist offering bespoke floral design services for weddings, events, and personal occasions. Our website, www.paperwhitefloraldesign.comis primarily used for showcasing our work and receiving customer enquiries.

Contact Information:

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Event details (e.g., date, venue, type of event)

  • Any message you submit via our enquiry or contact forms

  • Your IP address and browser type (collected automatically through cookies)

We do not collect payment information or any special category (sensitive) data.

3. How We Collect Your Data

We collect your data when:

  • You fill in our contact or enquiry forms

  • You communicate with us by email or phone

  • You visit our website (via cookies and analytics tools)

  • You submit a review or testimonial

4. Why We Collect Your Data

We collect your data for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your enquiries

  • To communicate with you about your floral needs or booking requests

  • To manage customer relationships

  • To improve our website and services (via analytics)

  • To comply with legal obligations (e.g., record-keeping)

5. Legal Bases for Processing

Under GDPR, we rely on the following lawful grounds:

  • Consent – when you voluntarily provide your information (e.g., submitting a form)

  • Legitimate Interests – to respond to enquiries and improve our services

  • Legal Obligation – to comply with tax, legal, or regulatory requirements

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal data.

We may share your data only with trusted third parties when necessary to operate our website or communicate with you. These include:

  • Website hosting and maintenance providers

  • Email service providers (e.g., Gmail, Mailchimp)

  • IT support or analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)

All providers are required to protect your data in line with legal standards.

7. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary to:

  • Respond to your enquiry

  • Maintain business records

  • Comply with legal obligations (e.g., for tax/audit)

Typical retention is up to 2 years for enquiry data, and 6 years for any information related to services provided.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Correct inaccuracies

  • Request deletion

  • Object to or restrict processing

  • Withdraw consent (where applicable)

To exercise your rights, email us at [email protected].

9. Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Monitor website traffic

  • Improve site performance

  • Understand how visitors interact with the website

You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings. For full details, see our Cookie Policy.

10. External Content & Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or embedded content (e.g., Instagram, YouTube). These sites may collect data about you independently, and we recommend reviewing their privacy policies.

11. Security Measures

We implement reasonable security practices to protect your data, including:

  • Website encryption (HTTPS)

  • Access control for internal systems

  • Regular software updates and backups

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page and, where appropriate, communicated to you.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:

Paperwhite Floral Design
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 01292 318622
Address: 125 Templehill, Troon KA10 6BQ

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at https://ico.org.uk.

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