Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 3, 2026
Website: https://dumbbellsandponytails.co.uk/
1. Introduction
Welcome to Dumbbells & Ponytails (“we”, “us”, “our”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in a safe and responsible way.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your personal data when you visit our website: https://dumbbellsandponytails.co.uk/ (the “Site”), subscribe to our newsletter, interact with our content, or otherwise contact us.
By using our Site, you agree to the terms of this policy.
2. Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal data:
a. Information you provide directly
Name
Email address
Phone number (if provided)
Social media handles (if provided)
Messages you send via contact forms or email
b. Automatically collected information
When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect certain data using cookies and tracking technologies:
IP address
Device type & operating system
Browser type
Pages visited and time spent
Referring website
Date/time of visit
c. Third-party data
We may collect data from third-party services (e.g., analytics, advertising platforms) in aggregated or anonymised form.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data for these purposes:
To respond to your enquiries and communicate with you
To send newsletters and marketing messages (with your consent)
To personalise your experience on the Site
To improve the Site and user experience
To analyse Site usage and trends
To comply with legal obligations
We will never sell your personal data.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR / UK GDPR)
We process your personal data based on:
Your consent: e.g., newsletter sign-up
Contractual necessity: communications you request
Legitimate interests: to improve the Site, analytics, security
5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, pixels, and similar tracking tools to collect usage data and improve our services.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect Site functionality.
For more detail, see our Cookie Policy (if you choose to create one).
6. Sharing Your Data
We may share your data with:
Service providers who support our business operations (e.g., hosting, email platforms)
Analytics and advertising partners
Law enforcement or regulators if required by law or to protect our rights
We require all third parties to protect your data securely.
7. International Transfers
Where data is transferred outside the UK/EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (e.g., standard contractual clauses) to protect your rights.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, including legal and reporting obligations.
If you unsubscribe from communications, we may retain limited data to honour your request and comply with legal requirements.
9. Your Rights
You have the right to:
Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Request erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
Restrict or object to processing
Data portability (where applicable)
Withdraw consent at any time
Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
To exercise your rights, contact us at the email below.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.
11. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data, but no system is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
12. Links to Third-Party Sites
Our Site may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review their policies.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. We will post the revised version with a new “Last updated” date.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data rights, you can contact us:
📧 Email: dumbbellsandponytails@hotmail.com
🌐 Website: https://dumbbellsandponytails.co.uk/