Drift & Embers - GDPR & Privacy policy.
15.1 Data Collection
Drift & Embers collects and processes personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
We may collect the following information:
Name
Contact details (email address, phone number)
Booking and payment information
Health declarations provided voluntarily for safety purposes
Communication records relating to enquiries or bookings
15.2 Use of Personal Data
Personal data is collected and used solely for the purposes of:
Managing bookings and payments
Communicating with guests regarding appointments or services
Ensuring health, safety, and operational compliance
Improving our services and customer experience
Legal, accounting, and regulatory obligations
We will not sell, rent, or share personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
15.3 Lawful Basis for Processing
We process personal data under the following lawful bases:
Performance of a contract (to deliver booked services)
Legal obligation
Legitimate business interests
Explicit consent, where required
15.4 Data Storage & Security
Personal data is stored securely using appropriate technical and organisational measures.
Access to personal data is restricted to authorised personnel only.
Data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil its purpose or comply with legal requirements.
15.5 Sharing of Data
Personal data may be shared only where necessary with:
Booking and payment service providers
Legal or regulatory authorities where required by law
All third parties are required to process data in accordance with UK GDPR standards.
15.6 Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
Access your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request erasure of data (where applicable)
Restrict or object to processing
Request data portability
Withdraw consent at any time where consent is the lawful basis
Requests can be made by contacting Drift & Embers directly.
15.7 Marketing Communications
Guests will only receive marketing communications where consent has been provided.
You may opt out of marketing communications at any time using the unsubscribe option or by contacting us directly.
15.8 Data Breaches
In the unlikely event of a data breach, Drift & Ember will take immediate steps to minimise impact and will report the breach to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) where legally required.
15.9 Privacy Policy Updates
Drift & Embers reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time.
The most current version will always apply and be available upon request or via our website.