Privacy Notice
HOW AND WHY WE COLLECT YOUR PERSONAL DATA, WHAT PERSONAL DATA WE COLLECT, AND HOW LONG WE RETAIN IN
WHEN YOU VISIT THE FOR CREATIVES’ SAKE (FCS) WEBSITE
Our site (www.forcreativessake.co.uk) uses cookies to give you the best browsing experience. We do not process this data beyond the cookies function on the site and we do not retain any data as a result of cookies. Please see the Cookie Policy for a list of cookies used on this site.
We use WordPress to create our site and we use a service provided by Jetpack to collect anonymous information about users’ activity on the site – for example the number of users viewing pages on the site – to help us research and improve the site’s effectiveness. We do not make any attempt to find out the identities of those visiting our website. We do not process, or retain, any non-identifying data about visitors to our site outside of the website database. To find out more about how Jetpack collects, processes, and retains this data please see their site for information: https://jetpack.com/support/wordpress-com-stats/#privacy. WordPress and Jetpack are both run by Automattic – for more information on how Automattic use personal data please see their site: https://automattic.com/privacy-notice/
We use CookieYes to provide a cookie banner on our site and allow you to select your cookie preference which is then stored in a log. To do this, CookieYes helps us collect anonymous information about users on the site – such as IP address and the date and time of consent to cookies. Please see the Cookie Policy for more information. We do not make any attempt to find out the identities of those visiting our website.
Our legal basis for collecting, processing, and retaining data on our site is our legitimate interests.
WHEN YOU SUBSCRIBE TO THE FCS EMAIL NEWSLETTER
We use MailerLite to manage our email subscriber list and to send our email newsletter and marketing emails to our subscribers. We have a Data Processing Agreement with MailerLite to help ensure your data is protected. MailerLite is a third-party provider, which may process your data using industry-standard technologies to help us monitor and improve our newsletter. MailerLite’s privacy policy is available at https://www.mailerlite.com/legal/privacy-policy
MailerLite also enables us to create automated email sequences to provide you with the most relevant news, offers, and announcements based on your preferences, such as the links you click within our emails. It is extremely unlikely these automated emails would have any legal or similarly significantly effect on you.
We only ever process and/or retain the data when you give us explicit and active consent to do so (by subscribing). We keep a record of this consent. We will only retain the data for as long as necessary to provide you with our subscriber emails, whilst you are subscribed – we may then anonymise the data (remove any personal identifying data) and retain it indefinitely for business improvement/development purposes. You can unsubscribe (remove consent) from our email list, at any time, by clicking on the unsubscribe link provided at the end of each email. Note: if you are subscribed to both our email newsletters and our marketing emails, you will need to click on the unsubscribe link in the type of email you want to unsubscribe from (i.e. marketing emails, newsletters, or both).
Our legal basis for collecting, processing, and retaining data in relation to our email list, is your consent.
WHEN YOU CONTACT FCS VIA EMAIL, TEXT, OR PHONE
We only collect and process the data you knowingly provide us with (such as your name, email address, phone/mobile number, and message) when you correspond with us via email, text, or phone. We only use this data for customer service reasons, contractual reasons, or for reasons you have instructed us to use it (e.g. to respond to your message or fulfil a service) and not for marketing purposes. Where the data was only processed for customer service/correspondence – we will only retain the data for as long as necessary to resolve the enquiry or until the enquiry is deemed no longer valid (no longer than 12 months after last correspondence) we may then anonymise the data (remove any personal identifying data) and retain it indefinitely for business improvement/development purposes. Where the data was processed for contractual reasons – we may retain the data for 6 years after the contract is complete or deemed void – we may then anonymise the data (remove any personal identifying data) and retain it indefinitely for business improvement/development purposes.
When you contact FCS via email, text, or phone – it is reasonable for you to expect us to use your information for an intended obvious purpose and therefore we may not actively explain our privacy policy to you. It is instead up to you to look for the privacy notice on our website (www.forcreativessake.co.uk/privacy-policy).
Our legal basis for collecting, processing, and retaining data from email, text, and phone correspondence is our legitimate interests and contract purposes.
WHEN YOU CONTACT OR CONNECT WITH FCS VIA SOCIAL MEDIA, OUR PODCAST, OR PINTEREST
We use social media, our podcast, and Pinterest to connect with our audience. When you connect (e.g. comment, like, react, follow, share) with us via social media, our podcast, or Pinterest, or leave a rating or review on our podcast, we do not process or retain your data outside of the site/app but your data may be stored indefinitely within the site/app. When you contact us via direct messaging – we only collect and process the data you knowingly provide us with (such as your name, social media/Pinterest account name, email address, phone/mobile number, and message). We only use this data for customer service reasons, contractual reasons, or for reasons you have instructed us to use it (e.g. to respond to your message or fulfil a service) and not for marketing purposes. Where the data was processed for customer service/correspondence – we will only retain the data for as long as necessary to resolve the enquiry or until the enquiry is deemed no longer valid (no longer than 12 months after last correspondence) – we may then anonymise the data (remove any personal identifying data) and retain it indefinitely for business improvement/development purposes. Where the data was processed for contractual reasons – we may retain the data for 6 years after the contract is complete or deemed void – we may then anonymise the data (remove any personal identifying data) and retain it indefinitely for business improvement/development purposes. You should check your personal privacy settings and the privacy policies of Pinterest and any social media and podcast sites/apps you use to connect with or contact FCS for more information on how they collect, process, and retain your data.
When you contact or connect with us via social media, our podcast, or Pinterest – it is reasonable for you to expect us to use your information for an intended obvious purpose and therefore we may not actively explain our privacy policy to you. It is instead up to you to look for the privacy notice on our website (www.forcreativessake.co.uk/privacy-policy).
Our legal basis for collecting, processing, and retaining data from social media, our podcast, and Pinterest correspondence is our legitimate interests and contract purposes.
WHEN YOU PROVIDE DATA FOR AN FCS BLOG FEATURE OR PODCAST EPISODE
We collect, process, retain, and share your data (such as name, social media account name, business name, website address, content, and media) to create our FCS blog features, podcast episodes, and social media, email list, and Pinterest content. We may also collect, process, and retain your email address and postal address to facilitate the creation of the feature/episode or promotional content – but we will never share your email address or postal address unless otherwise agreed.
We only ever collect, process, retain and share the data when you give us explicit and active consent to do so (by sending/providing us the data). We keep a record of this consent. We may retain your data indefinitely (for as long as the blog post/podcast episode and/or social media/Pinterest content is live) – we may then anonymise the data (remove any personal identifying data) and retain it indefinitely for business improvement/development purposes. You can remove your consent for us to process, retain, and share your data at any time by contacting us. Though, please note, your data may be stored indefinitely within social media or podcast sites/apps and Pinterest, beyond our control. You should check your personal privacy settings and the privacy policies of Pinterest and any social media and podcast sites/apps we use to share your content for FCS features for more information on how they collect, process, and retain your data. Your data may also be stored indefinitely within our email list subscribers’ email accounts (after receiving content to promote your feature/episode) beyond our control.
When you provide data for FCS blog features and podcast episodes and promotional content – it is reasonable for you to expect us to use your information for an intended obvious purpose and therefore we may not actively explain our privacy policy to you. It is instead up to you to look for the privacy notice on our website (www.forcreativessake.co.uk/privacy-policy).
Our legal basis for collecting, processing, retaining, and sharing data in relation to any FCS blog feature/podcast episode or social media/email newsletter/Pinterest content, is your consent.
WHEN YOU PLACE AN ORDER THROUGH OUR FOR CREATIVES’ SAKE WEBSITE SHOP
All payments via the site shop are made through the Stripe payment facility. Please see their website for more information on how they collect, process and retain your data (https://stripe.com/gb/privacy). We have access to your name, billing address, delivery/shipping details, and IP address. We only use this data to fulfil the order and keep a record of the transaction and delivery. We may retain this data for 6 years after the contract is complete or deemed void – we may then anonymise the data (remove any personal identifying data) and retain it indefinitely for business improvement/development purposes. We do not have access to your payment details such as card number.
There may be times when you need to give us another person’s personal data (such as a name and delivery address other than your own). It would be disproportionate for us to verify this data or inform the subject of our privacy policy and therefore you must ensure you have their permission to give us their information – it is then reasonable for them to expect us to use their information for an intended obvious purpose and up to them to look for the privacy notice on our website (www.forcreativessake.co.uk/privacy-policy).
Our legal basis for collecting, processing, and retaining data when you place an order through the For Creatives’ Sake website shop is our legitimate interests and contract purposes. We also have a legal obligation to collect, process, and retain data for transactional reasons and financial records.
WHEN YOU CANCEL A CONTRACT/ORDER
We use cancellation forms and records to collect, process, and retain data (such as name, address, and signature) when you cancel a Contract/Order. We only use this data to keep a record of cancellation – and not for marketing purposes. We will retain this data for 6 years after the cancellation information has been received – we may then anonymise the data (remove any personal identifying data) and retain it indefinitely for business improvement/development purposes.
Our legal basis for collecting, processing, and retaining data when you cancel a Contract/Order with us is our legitimate interests and contract purposes. We also have a legal obligation to collect, process, and retain data for transactional reasons and financial records.
WHEN YOU GIVE FOR CREATIVES’ SAKE A TESTIMONIAL/REVIEW
We collect testimonial/review data (such as name, initials, business name, email address, opinion/testimonial, photos/videos) via email, social media, our website, post, or in writing/video in-person, in order to promote our business and give references to potential customers/clients. We only ever process, share (on our website, social media, and promotional material), and/or retain your testimonial/review and any photos/videos when you give us explicit and active consent to do so. We keep a record of this consent. We may retain this data indefinitely. You can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us: info@forcreativessake.co.uk
Our legal basis for collecting, processing, sharing, and retaining data in relation to your testimonial/review is your consent.
WHEN YOU ATTEND AN ONLINE EVENT
We collect, process and retain your data (such as Zoom display name) via Zoom, when you attend an online event. We only use this data to manage the online event, ensure only those with a ticket are admitted, and keep a record of attendance. We will retain this data for 6 years after the online event has taken place – we may then anonymise the data (remove any personal identifying data) and retain it indefinitely for business improvement/development purposes.
To find out more about how Zoom collects, processes, and retains your data (which may include more data than we collect, process and retain), please see their site for information: https://www.zoom.com/en/trust/privacy/privacy-statement/
When you attend an FCS online event – it is reasonable for you to expect us to use your information for an intended obvious purpose and therefore we may not actively explain our privacy policy to you. It is instead up to you to look for the privacy notice on our website (www.forcreativessake.co.uk/privacy-policy).
Our legal basis for collecting, processing, and retaining data when you attend an online event is our legitimate interests and contract purposes.
WHEN YOU MAKE A COMPLAINT TO FCS
We collect, process and retain your data (such as name, address, and opinion/complaint) via email, post, phone, text, or social media contact, when you make a complaint. We only use this data to keep a record of your complaint, correspond with you regarding your complaint, and hopefully resolve your complaint. We will retain this data for 6 years after the complaint has been received – we may then anonymise the data (remove any personal identifying data) and retain it indefinitely for business improvement/development purposes.
Our legal basis for collecting, processing, and retaining data in relation to your complaint is our legitimate interests.
YOUR DATA PROTECTION RIGHTS
The GDPR give individuals rights in regard to their data. You do not have to pay a charge for exercising your rights and in most cases, we cannot charge a fee for a request – unless the request is manifestly unfounded or excessive. We must also respond within one month – unless the request is complex, or we have received a number of requests from the you and then we may be able to extend the time to respond but we must inform you of this within one month of receiving the request. We may also be able to refuse your request where it is manifestly unfounded or excessive.
YOUR RIGHT TO BE INFORMED
We use this privacy notice to give you clear and concise information about what we do with your personal data. We also use ‘just-in-time notices’ where appropriate.
YOUR RIGHT OF ACCESS
You have the right to ask us for confirmation we are processing your personal data, a copy of your personal data, and other supplementary information. There may be times when we cannot give you all the information we process about you – for example when the information also contains another individual’s personal data.
YOUR RIGHT TO RECTIFICATION
We have to take reasonable steps to ensure the personal data we process is accurate and complete (for the purpose of processing). You have the right to have inaccurate personal data rectified, and you may also be able to have incomplete personal data completed. If you believe any of the personal data we have about you is inaccurate or incomplete – please contact us as soon as possible: info@forcreativessake.co.uk
YOUR RIGHT TO ERASURE
In certain circumstances you have the right to ask use to erase your personal data, this is also called the ‘right to be forgotten’. You have the right to ask us to erase your personal data where: it is no longer necessary for the purpose we originally collected or processed it for; we are relying on your consent as our legal basis and you withdraw your consent; you object to the processing of your data and we are relying on legitimate interests as our legal basis but there is no overriding legitimate interest to continue the processing; we are processing your personal data for direct marketing purposes and you object to the processing; we have processed the personal data unlawfully; we legally have to erase it; or we have processed your personal data to offer information to a child. We can refuse to erase your data where: retaining your data is necessary for freedom of expression and information; we are legally obliged to keep hold of your data; it is necessary for reasons of public health; it is necessary for establishing, exercising or defending legal claims; erasing your data would negatively impact scientific or historical research, or archiving in the public interest.
YOUR RIGHT TO RESTRICTION OF PROCESSING
In certain circumstances you have the right to ask us to restrict the processing of your information if you are concerned about the accuracy of the data or how it is being used. If necessary, you can also stop us deleting your data. This means you can limit the way we use your data and this is an alternative to requesting we erase your data. You have the right to ask us to temporarily restrict the processing of your data where: we are looking into a challenge you have made to the accuracy of your data, or an objection you have made to the use of your data. You have the right to ask use to restrict the use of your data rather than delete it where: we processed your data unlawfully but you do not want it deleted, or we no longer need your data but you want us to keep it in order to establish, exercise or defend legal claims. We can only use restricted data where: we have your consent to do so; the data is needed for legal claims; it protects another person’s rights; or for reasons of important public interest. We may also decide to lift the restriction once we have investigated your complaint but we should inform you beforehand.
YOUR RIGHT TO OBJECT TO PROCESSING
You have the right to object to us processing your data for: a task carried out in the public interest; our legitimate interests; scientific or historical research; statistical purposes; or direct marketing. We can refuse to comply with your objection if we can prove we have a strong reason to continue processing your data that overrides your objection, or prove it is for a legal claim.
YOUR RIGHT TO DATA PORTABILITY
Where our legal basis for processing your data is consent or contract, and where you have provided us with the data and it is held electronically – you have the right to receive your personal data and store it for further personal use. You also have the right to request we transfer the data to another data controller. We must provide the data in a structured, commonly used and machine readable format.
YOUR RIGHT NOT TO BE SUBJECT TO AUTOMATED DECISION-MAKING INCLUDING PROFILING
We do not carry out any automated decision-making, including profiling, which produces legal effects concerning you or similarly significantly affects you. We do, however, use automated email marketing – which is based on your explicit consent when subscribing to our email list and is extremely unlikely to have any legal or similarly significantly effect on you. You can unsubscribe (remove consent) from our email list, at any time, by clicking on the unsubscribe link provided at the end of each email newsletter.
Please contact Kerri Awosile (FCS founder) on: info@forcreativessake.co.uk or 6 Colebrook, Ottershaw, Surrey, KT16 0JU – if you wish to make a request in regard to one or more of your rights.
SHARING YOUR INFORMATOON
We use Dropbox to send any large files or folders via email. Please see their website for more information on how they collect, process and retain your data (https://www.dropbox.com/en_GB/privacy).
We do not share your data with any other organisation or individual – other than those you would reasonably expect for us to fulfil or complete your service, transaction, or delivery of items (such as the Royal Mail, Parcelforce, and our web server), or for legal reasons (such as when legally requested to do so by a legal authority, or to support legal claims against/for FCS).
YOUR RIGHT TO COMPLAIN
If you have questions or concerns in regard to the way we collect, process, or retain your personal data please contact us: info@forcreativessake.co.uk or 6 Colebrook, Ottershaw, Surrey, KT16 0JU.
If we are unable to resolve your question or concern and you are still dissatisfied, you can make a complaint about the way we process your information to the UK supervisory authority – the ICO. See their website for more information: https://ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint/
CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY NOTICE
We review our privacy notice regularly to ensure it is still relevant and up-to-date and therefore it may change where necessary. If we change any part of this privacy notice in a way that would change the way we collect, process, or retain your data beyond what you would reasonably expect then we will inform you as soon as possible – usually via the means we collected your data – unless this would be disproportionate to the impact the change would have on you. We recommend you check this page regularly to keep up to date.
LINKS TO OTHER WEBSITES
Where we provide links to third-party websites (not controlled by FCS) this privacy notice does not cover how they process your personal information. You should read the privacy notices on the other websites you visit.
CHILDREN’S INFORMATION
We don’t target children with our website, email newsletter, social media, Pinterest, or business in general, and won’t knowingly enter into any transaction and/or contract with anyone under 18 years of age. If you are under 18, you must get your parent or guardian’s consent before using our website, connecting with us on social media, contacting us via any means, or using our services in general.
HOW WE PROTECT YOUR DATA
We take reasonable measures to ensure the security of any and all information we have about you, including paper files and backup storage. We use password protected email, website databases, computers, and mobile devices. We also use two-factor authentication to access our website back-end.
Please note: sending information via the internet is not completely secure and we are not responsible for the security of data you give us via the internet. Any data you send us is at your own risk.
IDENTITY AND CONTACT DETAILS
(Kerri Awosile trading as) For Creatives’ Sake
6 Colebrook, Ottershaw, Surrey, KT16 0JU (for correspondence only)
info@forcreativessake.co.uk
07740911163
www.forcreativessake.co.uk
If you have any privacy specific concerns please contact Kerri: info@forcreativessake.co.uk
This Privacy Notice was last updated 22nd October 2025.