Last updated: 31 October 2025

This privacy policy explains how I collect and use your personal data when you use this website.

Who I Am

This website is operated by Catherine Pope, based in the United Kingdom.

What Data I Collect

Contact Form

When you submit the contact form, I collect the information you provide (such as your name, email address, and message content). These submissions are stored by Netlify (my hosting provider) and sent to me by email.

Newsletter

When you sign up for my newsletter, I collect your email address. Newsletter subscriptions are managed by Buttondown, a third-party email service provider.

Website Analytics

I use Fathom Analytics to understand how visitors use this website. Fathom collects anonymous usage data (such as pages visited and referring sites) without using cookies or tracking you across other websites. No personal data is collected through analytics.

How I Use Your Data

  • Contact form submissions: To respond to your enquiries
  • Newsletter subscriptions: To send you updates about workshops and related content
  • Analytics data: To improve the website and understand which content is most useful

Who I Share Your Data With

  • Netlify: Stores contact form submissions (servers located in the US with GDPR-compliant data processing agreements)
  • Buttondown: Processes newsletter subscriptions (GDPR-compliant email service)
  • Fathom Analytics: Processes anonymous website analytics (GDPR-compliant, EU-based servers)

I do not sell or share your personal data with anyone else.

How Long I Keep Your Data

  • Contact form submissions: Deleted after your enquiry is resolved, or retained if we develop an ongoing professional relationship
  • Newsletter subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe
  • Analytics data: Retained indefinitely in anonymous, aggregated form

Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data I hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time (via the unsubscribe link in any email)
  • Object to processing of your data
  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me at me@catherinepope.com.

Changes to This Policy

I may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

Contact

If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact me at me@catherinepope.com.