Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 01 Aug 2025 Onwards
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how I, Liz Baker, collect, use and protect your personal data when you visit or interact with www.lizbakerfidm.uk. 
I am committed to handling your data in a lawful, transparent, and secure manner.

2. Who I Am
Liz Baker MCIM FIDM
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 07958 186842
Location: Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire, UK
I am the data controller for this website.

3. What Data Is Collected
I may collect and process the following types of personal data:

• Name and contact information (via contact forms or direct email)
• ​IP address and browser type (collected automatically for analytics)
• Website usage data via cookies
• Any information you provide in correspondence with me

I do not knowingly collect data from children or process special category data.

4. How Your Data Is Used
Your data is used for:

• Responding to enquiries
• Providing marketing or consultancy services (if requested)
• Improving the functionality and content of this website
• Monitoring website performance and analytics (using tools like Google Analytics)

Data is never sold or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

5. Legal Basis for Processing
Your data is processed under the following lawful bases:

• Consent – where you have actively provided your information (e.g. submitting a form)
• ​Legitimate Interests – to maintain and improve this website and respond to enquiries

6. How Data Is Stored
Data is stored securely via:

• Encrypted devices and email systems
• ​GDPR-compliant third-party platforms where required (e.g. website hosting)

I retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected.

7. CookiesThis website uses cookies for:

• Analytics and traffic monitoring
• ​Site performance and security

You may decline cookies in your browser settings. A cookie consent banner is displayed on first visit in accordance with PECR.

8. Your RightsYou have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction or deletion
• Object to or restrict processing
• ​Withdraw consent at any time 
 

To make a request, email [email protected].

If you are dissatisfied with how your data is handled, you may complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
www.ico.org.uk

9. Third-Party Links
This website may link to external sites (e.g. LinkedIn). I am not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party websites.

10. Updates to This Policy
​This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Any changes will be published on this page with an updated effective date.