{"id":119,"date":"2026-01-03T10:33:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-03T10:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dumbbellsandponytails.co.uk\/?page_id=119"},"modified":"2026-01-03T11:12:28","modified_gmt":"2026-01-03T11:12:28","slug":"privacy-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dumbbellsandponytails.co.uk\/?page_id=119","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"119\" class=\"elementor elementor-119\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8af6dba e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8af6dba\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e5ecbd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3e5ecbd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"306\" data-end=\"414\"><strong data-start=\"306\" data-end=\"324\">Privacy Policy<\/strong><br data-start=\"324\" data-end=\"327\" \/><strong data-start=\"327\" data-end=\"344\">Last updated:<\/strong> January 3, 2026<br data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"363\" \/><strong data-start=\"363\" data-end=\"375\">Website:<\/strong> <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/dumbbellsandponytails.co.uk\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"412\">https:\/\/dumbbellsandponytails.co.uk\/<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"416\" data-end=\"598\"><strong data-start=\"416\" data-end=\"435\">1. Introduction<\/strong><br data-start=\"435\" data-end=\"438\" \/>Welcome to Dumbbells &amp; Ponytails (\u201cwe\u201d, \u201cus\u201d, \u201cour\u201d). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in a safe and responsible way.<\/p><p data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"854\">This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your personal data when you visit our website: <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/dumbbellsandponytails.co.uk\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"723\" data-end=\"759\">https:\/\/dumbbellsandponytails.co.uk\/<\/a> (the \u201cSite\u201d), subscribe to our newsletter, interact with our content, or otherwise contact us.<\/p><p data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"913\">By using our Site, you agree to the terms of this policy.<\/p><hr data-start=\"915\" data-end=\"918\" \/><p data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"1000\"><strong data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"942\">2. Data We Collect<\/strong><br data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"945\" \/>We may collect and process the following personal data:<\/p><p data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1043\"><strong data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1041\">a. Information you provide directly<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"1044\" data-end=\"1189\"><li data-start=\"1044\" data-end=\"1052\"><p data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1052\">Name<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1070\"><p data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1070\">Email address<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1101\"><p data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1101\">Phone number (if provided)<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1140\"><p data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1140\">Social media handles (if provided)<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1189\"><p data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1189\">Messages you send via contact forms or email<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1343\"><strong data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1233\">b. Automatically collected information<\/strong><br data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1236\" \/>When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect certain data using cookies and tracking technologies:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1486\"><li data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1358\"><p data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1358\">IP address<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1393\"><p data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1393\">Device type &amp; operating system<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1394\" data-end=\"1410\"><p data-start=\"1396\" data-end=\"1410\">Browser type<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1443\"><p data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1443\">Pages visited and time spent<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1465\"><p data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1465\">Referring website<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1466\" data-end=\"1486\"><p data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"1486\">Date\/time of visit<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1634\"><strong data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1511\">c. Third-party data<\/strong><br data-start=\"1511\" data-end=\"1514\" \/>We may collect data from third-party services (e.g., analytics, advertising platforms) in aggregated or anonymised form.<\/p><hr data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1639\" \/><p data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1716\"><strong data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1668\">3. How We Use Your Data<\/strong><br data-start=\"1668\" data-end=\"1671\" \/>We use your personal data for these purposes:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"2007\"><li data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"1775\"><p data-start=\"1720\" data-end=\"1775\">To respond to your enquiries and communicate with you<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1776\" data-end=\"1842\"><p data-start=\"1778\" data-end=\"1842\">To send newsletters and marketing messages (with your consent)<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1843\" data-end=\"1889\"><p data-start=\"1845\" data-end=\"1889\">To personalise your experience on the Site<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1890\" data-end=\"1933\"><p data-start=\"1892\" data-end=\"1933\">To improve the Site and user experience<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1934\" data-end=\"1970\"><p data-start=\"1936\" data-end=\"1970\">To analyse Site usage and trends<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1971\" data-end=\"2007\"><p data-start=\"1973\" data-end=\"2007\">To comply with legal obligations<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"2009\" data-end=\"2051\">We will <strong data-start=\"2017\" data-end=\"2026\">never<\/strong> sell your personal data.<\/p><hr data-start=\"2053\" data-end=\"2056\" \/><p data-start=\"2058\" data-end=\"2150\"><strong data-start=\"2058\" data-end=\"2108\">4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR \/ UK GDPR)<\/strong><br data-start=\"2108\" data-end=\"2111\" \/>We process your personal data based on:<\/p><ul data-start=\"2152\" data-end=\"2327\"><li data-start=\"2152\" data-end=\"2198\"><p data-start=\"2154\" data-end=\"2198\"><strong data-start=\"2154\" data-end=\"2171\">Your consent:<\/strong> e.g., newsletter sign-up<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2199\" data-end=\"2256\"><p data-start=\"2201\" data-end=\"2256\"><strong data-start=\"2201\" data-end=\"2227\">Contractual necessity:<\/strong> communications you request<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2257\" data-end=\"2327\"><p data-start=\"2259\" data-end=\"2327\"><strong data-start=\"2259\" data-end=\"2284\">Legitimate interests:<\/strong> to improve the Site, analytics, security<\/p><\/li><\/ul><hr data-start=\"2329\" data-end=\"2332\" \/><p data-start=\"2334\" data-end=\"2473\"><strong data-start=\"2334\" data-end=\"2372\">5. Cookies &amp; Tracking Technologies<\/strong><br data-start=\"2372\" data-end=\"2375\" \/>We use cookies, pixels, and similar tracking tools to collect usage data and improve our services.<\/p><p data-start=\"2475\" data-end=\"2579\">You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect Site functionality.<\/p><p data-start=\"2581\" data-end=\"2654\">For more detail, see our <strong data-start=\"2606\" data-end=\"2623\">Cookie Policy<\/strong> (if you choose to create one).<\/p><hr data-start=\"2656\" data-end=\"2659\" \/><p data-start=\"2661\" data-end=\"2716\"><strong data-start=\"2661\" data-end=\"2685\">6. Sharing Your Data<\/strong><br data-start=\"2685\" data-end=\"2688\" \/>We may share your data with:<\/p><ul data-start=\"2718\" data-end=\"2919\"><li data-start=\"2718\" data-end=\"2806\"><p data-start=\"2720\" data-end=\"2806\">Service providers who support our business operations (e.g., hosting, email platforms)<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2807\" data-end=\"2843\"><p data-start=\"2809\" data-end=\"2843\">Analytics and advertising partners<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2844\" data-end=\"2919\"><p data-start=\"2846\" data-end=\"2919\">Law enforcement or regulators if required by law or to protect our rights<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"2921\" data-end=\"2980\">We require all third parties to protect your data securely.<\/p><hr data-start=\"2982\" data-end=\"2985\" \/><p data-start=\"2987\" data-end=\"3172\"><strong data-start=\"2987\" data-end=\"3017\">7. International Transfers<\/strong><br data-start=\"3017\" data-end=\"3020\" \/>Where data is transferred outside the UK\/EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (e.g., standard contractual clauses) to protect your rights.<\/p><hr data-start=\"3174\" data-end=\"3177\" \/><p data-start=\"3179\" data-end=\"3348\"><strong data-start=\"3179\" data-end=\"3200\">8. Data Retention<\/strong><br data-start=\"3200\" data-end=\"3203\" \/>We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, including legal and reporting obligations.<\/p><p data-start=\"3350\" data-end=\"3475\">If you unsubscribe from communications, we may retain limited data to honour your request and comply with legal requirements.<\/p><hr data-start=\"3477\" data-end=\"3480\" \/><p data-start=\"3482\" data-end=\"3525\"><strong data-start=\"3482\" data-end=\"3500\">9. Your Rights<\/strong><br data-start=\"3500\" data-end=\"3503\" \/>You have the right to:<\/p><ul data-start=\"3527\" data-end=\"3803\"><li data-start=\"3527\" data-end=\"3556\"><p data-start=\"3529\" data-end=\"3556\">Access your personal data<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3557\" data-end=\"3598\"><p data-start=\"3559\" data-end=\"3598\">Correct inaccurate or incomplete data<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3599\" data-end=\"3644\"><p data-start=\"3601\" data-end=\"3644\">Request erasure (\u201cright to be forgotten\u201d)<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3645\" data-end=\"3681\"><p data-start=\"3647\" data-end=\"3681\">Restrict or object to processing<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3682\" data-end=\"3721\"><p data-start=\"3684\" data-end=\"3721\">Data portability (where applicable)<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3722\" data-end=\"3754\"><p data-start=\"3724\" data-end=\"3754\">Withdraw consent at any time<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3755\" data-end=\"3803\"><p data-start=\"3757\" data-end=\"3803\">Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"3805\" data-end=\"3860\">To exercise your rights, contact us at the email below.<\/p><hr data-start=\"3862\" data-end=\"3865\" \/><p data-start=\"3867\" data-end=\"3998\"><strong data-start=\"3867\" data-end=\"3893\">10. Children\u2019s Privacy<\/strong><br data-start=\"3893\" data-end=\"3896\" \/>Our Site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.<\/p><hr data-start=\"4000\" data-end=\"4003\" \/><p data-start=\"4005\" data-end=\"4187\"><strong data-start=\"4005\" data-end=\"4021\">11. Security<\/strong><br data-start=\"4021\" data-end=\"4024\" \/>We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data, but no system is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.<\/p><hr data-start=\"4189\" data-end=\"4192\" \/><p data-start=\"4194\" data-end=\"4371\"><strong data-start=\"4194\" data-end=\"4228\">12. Links to Third-Party Sites<\/strong><br data-start=\"4228\" data-end=\"4231\" \/>Our Site may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review their policies.<\/p><hr data-start=\"4373\" data-end=\"4376\" \/><p data-start=\"4378\" data-end=\"4524\"><strong data-start=\"4378\" data-end=\"4408\">13. Changes to This Policy<\/strong><br data-start=\"4408\" data-end=\"4411\" \/>We may update this policy from time to time. We will post the revised version with a new <strong data-start=\"4500\" data-end=\"4518\">\u201cLast updated\u201d<\/strong> date.<\/p><hr data-start=\"4526\" data-end=\"4529\" \/><p data-start=\"4531\" data-end=\"4640\"><strong data-start=\"4531\" data-end=\"4549\">14. Contact Us<\/strong><br data-start=\"4549\" data-end=\"4552\" \/>If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data rights, you can contact us:<\/p><p data-start=\"4642\" data-end=\"4744\">\ud83d\udce7 <strong data-start=\"4645\" data-end=\"4655\">Email:<\/strong> <a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4656\" data-end=\"4689\">dumbbellsandponytails@hotmail.com<\/a><br data-start=\"4689\" data-end=\"4692\" \/>\ud83c\udf10 <strong data-start=\"4695\" data-end=\"4707\">Website:<\/strong> <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/dumbbellsandponytails.co.uk\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4708\" data-end=\"4744\">https:\/\/dumbbellsandponytails.co.uk\/<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Privacy PolicyLast updated: January 3, 2026Website: https:\/\/dumbbellsandponytails.co.uk\/ 1. 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