Privacy Policy

Last updated: 13th November 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data submitted through our website’s contact form. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring compliance with the UK GDPR and EU GDPR (where applicable).

1. Data Controller

The Kiln and Cupboard
Email: catty_patel@yahoo.com

We act as the Data Controller for information submitted through this website.

2. Personal Data We Collect

The only personal data we collect is information you voluntarily provide through the contact form:

- Name

- Email Address

- Phone Number (optional)

- Message content

We do not collect any other personal information.

3. Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing

We collect and process this information solely for the purpose of:

Responding to your enquiries

Communicating with you regarding the message you submitted

The legal basis for processing your personal data is:

Article 6(1)(f) GDPR — Legitimate Interests
Our legitimate interest is to respond to enquiries submitted through the site.

4. How Your Data Is Stored and Protected

We take data security seriously. Your personal data:

Is encrypted at rest

Is accessible only to authorised site administrators

Is processed securely using industry-standard security practices

We do not share your data with any third parties unless required by law.

5. Cookies, Tracking & Analytics

We do not use:

Cookies

Tracking technologies

Analytics tools

Device or browser fingerprinting

Advertising or profiling tools

Your activity is not monitored or tracked.

6. Payments and Accounts

We do not accept payments of any kind through this website.

We do not allow account creation, profiles, or user logins.

Therefore, no financial data or authentication data is collected or stored.

7. How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain contact form messages only for as long as necessary to respond to your enquiry and manage related communication.

Data is typically deleted within 1 year unless legal obligations require a longer retention.

You may request deletion at any time (see "Your Rights" below).

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right of access – You can request a copy of your stored data.

Right to rectification – You can request correction of inaccurate data.

Right to erasure – You can request that we delete your data.

Right to restrict processing – You can ask us to limit how your data is used.

Right to object – You can object to processing based on legitimate interest.

Right to data portability – You can request your data in a structured, commonly used format.

contact us at: cTo exercise any of these rights, atty_patel@yahoo.com with the subject line: Subject Access Request.

9. International Data Transfers

We do not knowingly transfer your personal data outside the UK or EEA.
If this ever changes, we will implement appropriate safeguards and update this policy.

10. Children’s Data

This website is not intended for children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, you can contact:

The Kiln and Cupboard
Email: catty_patel@yahoo.com