Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 2026

Pam Rooted in Nature (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

This policy applies to www.pamrootedinnature.com (the “Site”).

1. Who We Are

Pam Rooted in Nature is the data controller responsible for your personal data collected through this website.

If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is used, you can contact us at:

Email: pam76happy@gmail.com
Website: www.pamrootedinnature.com

2. Personal Data We Collect

We only collect personal data that you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Any information you include in a contact form or message

We may also collect limited technical data automatically, such as:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and device information

  • Pages visited and time spent on the Site

3. How We Use Your Data (Lawful Basis)

Under UK GDPR, we must have a lawful reason for using your data. We use your personal data on the following bases:

  • Consent – when you contact us or opt in to receive communications

  • Legitimate interests – to respond to enquiries, manage the website, and improve services

  • Legal obligation – where required by law

We only use your data for the purpose it was collected and do not use it for unrelated marketing without your consent.

4. Third-Party Hosting & Analytics

This website is hosted on Squarespace. Squarespace provides the platform that allows us to publish content and receive enquiries.

Your data may be stored through Squarespace’s data storage systems and secured servers. Squarespace processes data in accordance with their own Privacy Policy, which you can view here:
https://www.squarespace.com/privacy

Google Analytics may transfer and process data outside the UK. Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with UK GDPR.

Squarespace may process data outside the UK. Where this happens, appropriate safeguards are in place in line with UK GDPR.

5. Cookies

This website uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure it functions correctly, improve user experience, and help us understand how visitors use the Site.

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. Some cookies are essential for the Site to work, while others help us analyse performance and usage.

Types of cookies we may use:

  • Essential cookies
    These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off. They are usually set by the website platform (Squarespace).

  • Analytics and performance cookies
    These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Site (for example, which pages are visited most often). This information is aggregated and anonymous and helps us improve the Site. We use Google Analytics to collect anonymised information about how visitors use the Site, such as pages visited and time spent on the Site. This information helps us improve the Site and user experience.

  • Functional cookies
    These cookies remember choices you make (such as preferences) to provide a more personalised experience.

This website is built and hosted on Squarespace, which uses cookies and similar technologies as part of its core services. Squarespace may also use third-party services (such as analytics tools) that place cookies on your device.

Managing cookies

When you first visit the Site, you are presented with a cookie notice allowing you to accept or manage non-essential cookies.

You can also control or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. Please note that disabling some cookies may affect how the Site functions.

For more information about how Squarespace uses cookies, please see:
https://www.squarespace.com/cookie-policy

6. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.

We may share your data only where necessary, such as with:

  • Website and analytics providers (e.g. Squarespace)

  • Legal or regulatory authorities if required by law

All third parties are required to respect the security of your data and treat it in accordance with the law.

7. How Long We Keep Your Data

We only keep your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected, including responding to enquiries or meeting legal obligations.

You may request deletion of your data at any time.

8. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Object to or restrict processing

  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details above.

9. 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.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.