Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 2026

This website, https://auburnstories.co.uk/, is operated by Kathryn Depledge, trading as Auburn Stories.

Your privacy is important to me, and this policy explains what data I collect, how I use it, and your rights.

1. What Information I Collect

I may collect the following personal data:

• Contact form submissions
  When you fill out a contact form, I collect:

  • Your name

  • Your email address

  • Any information you include in your message

• Usage data
  I collect anonymous data about how you use the website via analytics tools (see section 4).

2. How I Use Your Information

I use your information to:

• Respond to your enquiries

• Provide information about my SEO services

• Improve the website and user experience

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

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, I rely on the following lawful bases:

• Legitimate interests – to respond to enquiries and improve my services

• Consent – where you voluntarily submit your details via the contact form

4. Analytics and Tracking

This website uses tools such as:

• Google Analytics

• Google Search Console

These tools collect anonymised information such as:

• Pages visited

• Time spent on site

• Device/browser type

This helps me understand how people use the site and improve content and performance.

5. Cookies

This website uses cookies to enhance your experience and analyse traffic.
You will be presented with a cookie banner when you first visit the site.

For more details, please see the Cookies Policy.

6. How Your Data Is Stored

Your data may be stored securely via:

• Website hosting (Squarespace)

• Email systems used to respond to enquiries

I take reasonable steps to protect your information and keep it secure.

7. How Long I Keep Your Data

I only keep your personal data for as long as necessary to:

• Respond to your enquiry

• Maintain business records

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data I hold about you

• Request correction of inaccurate data

• Request deletion of your data

• Object to or restrict processing

To exercise any of these rights, please email:
katydepledge@gmail.com

9. Third-Party Links

This website may include links to other websites.
I am not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.

10. Changes to This Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Please check back periodically for updates.

11. Contact

If you have any questions about this policy or your data, please contact:

Kathryn Depledge
Trading as Auburn Stories
Email: katy@auburnstories.co.uk