Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 8 June 2026

Who We Are

This website is operated by Millie Jayne Sketches.

We are responsible for deciding how personal information collected through this website is used. Under UK GDPR and EU GDPR, this means we are the “data controller”.

Our website is hosted by Squarespace, which acts as a “data processor” for some of the information handled through our website.

This website is not directed at children, and we do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 16.

What Information We Collect

We try to collect as little personal information as possible.

Information you choose to provide

The following information may be collected and processed if you complete a “Privacy Request Form”:

• your name

• your email address

• the contents of your message

We receive only the information you choose to send us.

Basic Website Analytics

Squarespace may automatically collect limited technical information when you visit the site, such as:

• IP address

• approximate country location

• browser type

• device type

• pages viewed

• general visit statistics

We use this information only to:

• understand general website traffic

• improve the website

• protect the website from abuse or technical issues

We do not use this information to:

• create advertising or behavioural marketing profiles

• track you across unrelated third-party websites

• sell personal information

• make automated decisions about you

Cookies

This website uses cookies and similar technologies provided through Squarespace. Some cookies are essential for the website to function properly. Others are optional and are used for analytics; these are only enabled if you give consent.

Optional performance and analytics cookies are only enabled if you choose to accept them through the cookie banner.

You can:

• accept optional cookies

• reject optional cookies

• change your preferences later

Cookie preferences can be updated at any time using the cookie settings link in the website footer.

Cookies currently used on this website

The following essential cookies are used to help the website function properly:

Essential

• crumb

  • Description: Used for security and CSRF protection during your visit

  • Type: Essential

  • Duration: Duration of your session

• Locked

  • Description: Used for website security and session handling

  • Type: Essential

  • Duration: Duration of your session

• ss_marketingCookiesAllowed

  • Description: Stores your cookie consent preferences relating to marketing cookies

  • Type: Essential

  • Duration: Approximately 30 days

• ss_performanceCookiesAllowed

  • Description: Stores your cookie consent preferences relating to performance and analytics cookies

  • Type: Essential

  • Duration: Approximately 30 days

Optional

• ss_cvr

  • Description: Used for basic visitor analytics and website traffic information

  • Type: Optional

  • Duration: Approximately 1 year

• ss_cvt

  • Description: Used for visitor analytics and session timing information

  • Type: Optional

  • Duration: Duration of your session

Legal Bases for Processing

Under the UK GDPR and the EU GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases:

Consent

We ask your consent before any optional cookies are set. This includes analytics cookies provided through Squarespace, such as page views, device type, and visit statistics.

Legitimate Interests

We may process limited technical and analytics information such as server access logs to:

• understand website usage

• maintain website security

• prevent abuse or fraudulent activity

We believe this use is proportionate, low-risk, and respects your privacy.

Legal Obligations

We may process or retain information where required to comply with legal obligations, including responding to privacy requests submitted through the “Privacy Request Form”.

Sharing Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share limited information with service providers that help to operate the website, including:

• Squarespace (website hosting and analytics)

These providers may process information on our behalf.

Squarespace may also process some data for its own purposes, such as security and infrastructure. See Squarespace’s Privacy Policy for details.

International Transfers

Some information may be processed outside the UK or the European Economic Area (EEA), including the United States.

For transfers from the UK, we rely on the UK International Data Transfer Agreement (IDTA) or the UK Addendum to Standard Contractual Clauses, as provided by our service providers.

For transfers from the EEA, we rely on Standard Contractual Clauses.

Data Retention

We keep personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary.

In most cases:

• contact enquiries are retained for up to 1 year

• basic analytic data and technical log information may be retained for up to 1 year, depending on operational and service-provider requirements

Information may be deleted sooner where practical.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• access your personal information

• correct inaccurate information

• request deletion of information

• object to certain processing

• withdraw consent

• data portability

To make a privacy-related request, please contact us using the details below.

You also have a right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK’s data protection regulator, at ico.org.uk. If you’re outside the UK, you should contact your local regulator or authority.

Contact

‍For privacy questions or requests, you can contact us through the “Privacy Request Form” on this page or via email at milliejaynesketches@gmail.com.

Updates to This Policy

We may change this policy from time to time to reflect:

• legal changes

• technical changes

• or updates to how the website operates

The latest version will always be available on this page.